Salvation Mountain

Walk around a three-story painted hillside in the desert, covered in murals, Bible verses and the words God Is Love.

603 Beal Rd · Niland, CA

About Salvation Mountain

Salvation Mountain is a hand-built folk art hillside near Slab City, made by Leonard Knight between 1984 and 2011 from adobe, discarded tires, car parts and thousands of gallons of paint. It stands about three stories tall and 100 feet across, covered in bright murals and Bible verses. You can also step into a domed room Knight called the museum. Visiting is free, and a nonprofit with volunteer help maintains the site through donations.

#folk art
#desert landmark
#roadside attraction
#slab city
#photo spot

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