Slab City Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Slab City
The name "Slab City" (also known as "the Slabs") refers to the abandoned concrete slabs that scatter the land. The slabs were built by the military for the Marine Corps in 1942 for World War II (Camp Dunlap). The barracks and other buildings that sat on their foundations have been removed. During the winter thousands of campers bring their RVs to the area for the season, while a much smaller group remains year-round. The reason why people come to Slab City vary; for some, Slab City offers the chance to live off-grid and outside the bounds of "normal" society, while other residents are driven to the area by poverty. The land is owned by the State of California, but is occupied by squatters. Its residents often call Slab City "The Last Free Place in America." There is no running water, el
Top Attractions in Slab City
Explore the best things to see and do in Slab City:
- ★East Jesus
- ★Internet Cafe
- ★Lizard Tree Library
- ★Oasis Club
- ★Salvation Mountain
- ★Slab City Hot Springs
- ★The Range
Where to Stay in Slab City
- 🏨Cailfornia Ponderosa
- 🏨Slab City Hostel
Slab City Travel Guide Sections
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