Niland, California: Salvation Mountain
In the desert near the Salton Sea, outsider artist Leonard Knight painted divinely inspired visions on a dirt ridge he called Salvation Mountain.
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As far as roadside attractions go, Salvation Mountain may take the cake (my 4-year old actually called it a "giant cake"). Make a point to stop by this random spot in the middle of nowhere and meet the nicest people and the most odd 27-year project ever!
[Mike Larson, 07/06/2014]
Leonard Knight is still going strong...
[Jennifer Durban, 03/20/2011]
Salvation Mountain - My favorite place ever!
[Missy Broome, 07/08/2010]
With his deep blue eyes, full head of white hair, sun beaten skin and contagious smile, Leonard Knight asked if I had been on the tour. Answering with a "no," I proceeded with a tour of this wonderland, asking questions, taking pictures and just enjoying the spirit and pride this man projected.
His excitement and enthusiasm showed in the jumping around of topics and conversation, his mind obviously thinking faster and wanting to get out as much information as possible before he began his next "tour."
To say it was weird is an underestimation; to say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement, to say I would go back, is a definite!
[Diana Sainz, 03/06/2010]
Directly behind Salvation Mountain (can be seen from the top of Salvation Mountain) are two cylindrical murals which stand as the antithesis or as an artistic response to Salvation Mountain. The first is a mural dedicated to sexual acts, the second is a mural dedicated to dinosaurs and war. It's as baffling and intriguing as the religious masterpiece below. The mural is fairly graphic and it's probably inappropriate for most children.
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Salvation Mountain
- Address:
- Beal Rd, Niland, CA
- Directions:
- From CA-111 in Niland, turn east at the liquor store onto Main St./Beal Rd. Cross the train tracks and drive another three miles. You'll see the painted hill in the distance.
- Hours:
- Sunrise to Sunset Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- The Best
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