The+Slabs


 * The Slabs **

The Slabs is a recreational site in California. It is located in the Colorado Desert about 4 miles east of Niland. It is built on slabs and pylons from a leftover WWII Navy base. It is free for those who park there. There is no electricity, running water or other services. Several thousand campers camp there in the winter months.
 * The Slabs **

There are a few sights at the Slabs that are worth seeing. A library called the Lizard Tree Library is located at the Slabs. The books and reading material are all donated by the campers. The Range nightclub is an outdoor performance area with a stage, sound and lights. The electricity is provided by solar powered generators. Also there is a flea market just outside of the Slabs.



Leonard Knight came to Slab City around 1985. He built the Salvation Mountain. It is made from adobe, straw and gallons of paint. It is a tribute to his love for Jesus Christ. This mountain has many rooms in it with different scenes in each room. It is one of the first things you will see when you come to the Slabs.
 * Salvation Mountain **