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Niland, California: Mud Pots

Geothermal mixture of mud, ash and water pleasantly burb and croak.

Address:
Davis Rd, Niland, CA
Directions:
West of Hwy 111 near Salton Sea, NE corner of Davis Rd and Schrimpf Rd
Admission:
Free.
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There are signs at the Mud Pots saying "Area Closed, No Trespassing."

[Rachelle, 11/10/2017]

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You can turn down McDonald Road to get to them. It is such an amazing stop.

[April, 05/22/2016]

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The Mud Pots are a little out of the way and down a dirt road in the middle of any empty field. Nice detour and worth a quick visit.

[JJK, 11/10/2015]

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The splurgy sounds are other-worldly.

[Lance, 01/05/2015]
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You're going to be tracking the clay-like mud everywhere. So bring an extra old pair of shoes.

[Imperialjoe, 09/09/2014]

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