More of the Salton Sea/Niland area

The Salton Sea is about five miles from our KOA homesite, but is highly visible as we look to the west. The town of Niland is about 10 miles south of us, and four miles east of Niland is Slab City, also known as "the Slabs". It was at one time a training base for General Patton's troops. Long since abandoned and now an area of the desert that is open to free camping. No utilities or management, just a free area to park in and enjoy desert life. As we have more time and opportunity we'll explore this area in more detail and report such things as the mud boils and bat caves.

On the right is the former sentry outpost at the entrance to Slab City.

Slab City is the home of Salvation Mountain, which is a whole story in itself. Great example of "religion" having run to the bizarre.

You really have to see this to believe it and appreciate it.

A typical full-time resident of Slab city. You won't find this in any KOA.

Leave your unwanted clothing; take whatever you need. Residents of Slab City know how to share.

The mark on this grain elevator shows sea level. The Salton Sea is a couple hundred feet lower.

One of the pretty little birds frequenting our seed feeder.