slab city

thinking of going down there this winter. how is it? i've heard plenty of stories, from second heaven to epic hellhole, and i'm wondering if it's worth the trip... places like that have always drawn me. i'm not put off by roughing it -- which i take it is the requirement. i'm from the pnw...

Hi! My name is Anne, and I'm looking to go to Slab City sometime within the next few months. I want to find a travel buddy or two willing to go with me— Whether that's to settle down there or just to stay for a little while, we'll find out! I'm from Ohio :)

Hey all, I'm currently in Toronto. Long story short I was faced with a few options for my future by my family but I hated them all, so I think I'm deciding to hike back to the US, which involves some hitchhiking, and maybe if I need to I'll take a train the rest of the way. Idk I'm bad at...

I am planing to move into Slab City, but it's hard finding resources, so I'm here for first hand accounts. I will probably eventually say something that sounds bad or ignorant, but I mean it from a place of genuine curiosity and admiration of the people who live there.

I was wondering if there were any slabbers that stay full time at flamingo camp, I am planning to move there, but don't know if there are any people who stay year round there.

I am considering moving to slab city, and I was wondering if there was anywhere for me to set up a place for sex work, since the police don't come up as often. Would the people of slab city drive me out, or would they be more accepting? I mean no offense, I am just asking before I head up there...

Hey hey! I was just curious on if anyone has ever been to slab city and hunkered down for a bit and how it was? Was thinking of making it my destination but keep getting conflicting accounts on how amazing or how horrible it is. Would love to hear a first hand account. As always I appreciate any...

If you arrived off the Greyhound or Flix bus, you'll most likely arrive in the afternoon. Call the shelters to see if there's availability, or have some money ready for a cheap hotel/motel. Your options are to take a slab cab from El Centro, take the Imperial Valley City bus roue 2 to...

👋🏾 I'll be passing through California on this route to travels, and I might end up in slap city. I know there have been a lot of changes due to gentrification, covid, and climate change. I'm also going to be there doing Winter/Spring. I know to head out before it gets too late, because I...

Completely under prepared at the moment will be arriving mid July to become a permanent resident. I know I know this kid doesn't know what he's getting into. Your right I don't lol. All I know is I need something simpler an this seems nice! Getting a few more paychecks before I go looking for...

Hey everyone! I hit the road in my van a few days ago, and living on the road has been great so far! I’m gonna go to the slabs some time in November, December, or January, and I plan on spending the winter there. I’m looking for camp to join while I’m there. I’ve been to the slabs once...

It's been a while since I been on here. The last time I was here I was running under freedude2011. I found a good life for awhile but it's all ended abruptly a week ago. So now here I am with questions. My biggest one is are the slabs the same or have they changed. Thought I found a place in...

Hey there! I’m hoping to hit the road again in April or May. I really want to visit the slabs again (I went for 4 days a few years ago), but I’m not sure if there will be enough time before it gets too hot again. I’ve heard of people leaving in April, so I’m wondering, when do the snowbirds...

This may sound a little ridiculous since I've been traveling off and on my whole life, but seriously I need advice. And with as little sarcasm as possible please. I have a small RV and need to winter somewhere after January 1. (Currently housesitting in Taos NM). My road dog doubles as my...

For anyone that's riding freight to Colton or San Bernardino and trying to get as close as possible to Slab City, for as cheap as possible, with the least possible amount of hitching, here ya go: Starting in May, there's a bus you can catch from either the DT San Bernardino bus station or the...

Hey, there! Last winter, my brother, James, and I visited the Slabs for a few days. I was going by the name Erik at the time. We arrived at night and were taken in by a group of hippies who let us stay with them at their camp, which they called The Medicine Post, since they did spiritual...

Hey all, ended up hitting the slabs for a few days around New Years. Ended up camping on the other side of the canal halfway between siphon 7 & 8. Got stuck in the Tamarisk in the soft wet sand after the torrential downpours they had this season, nothing a shovel and some mesquite beaches...

Hey there, just started traveling recently. I was in Slab City about a month ago and made it back to Ohio to spend Christmas with family. Things have taken a bad turn, so I’m looking at heading back to slabs. If anyone is passing through Ohio headed west I’d love to chat! I’m up to chat...

anyone know if there's a good place/method of locking a bike up in the slabs? usually i lock the seatpost down, put the front tire next to the rear and lock thru the tires and frame. are there any signs/trees/whatever i can put a U-lock to out there? also i was curious if anyone's had an issue...

Most people hate mondays. However yesterday I took the opportunity to check out Slab City Library and the Salton Sea. I gotta say the drive was worth it! I just wish i had more time off work. Anyways, back to work!