slab city

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...

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!

left Santa Cruz with no destination in mind, just "South". It had been a cold, wet two weeks in Portland prior, and Cruz hadn't been much hotter; I was ready for socal heat. I had gotten a screaming deal on this baby blue 67 Econoline, the first generation. It's named Cast Iron, after itself...

Looks like a wonderland of everything I've ever dreamed of, a paradise. I was wondering exactly how to get there, i.e., what part of california should I take a greyhound to that'd be the closest to slab city?; once there, how do I actually get to slab city?; can anyone just show up and live...

We've taken over and now running a smoke shop an tattoo parlor serving snow cones cold drinks hot vegan food. And a good old squatting time

So as part of my North-South America bike tour, I'm gonna hit the slabs. Mostly excited about salvation mountain, but I'd like to stay a night or two there. I have a tent, so that's taken care of, But I thought it'd be nice if I'd have a connection, someone to say "heyyy" to, Instead of just...

in your opinion, where in all the eastern united states would something like what we see in the slabs be even remotely possible , and why? im curious what others think. what states, massive areas are out there where? i kinda assume not, but if i didnt know about slab city i wouldnt think a place...

Maybe this is an unnecessary post and feel free to delete or move if so. It was really cool to finally get to visit the Slabs and the only person who gave me any problems was this older fairly-cleancut guy calling himself Spider Tom, who first approached me when I was sitting down to smoke a...

I've watched a signifigant amount of videos about Slab City (made by people who live there), and read articles but very few have been helpful with the information I am looking for. From what I have seen, it looks like a pretty cool community where you can practice anarchist politics with minimal...

Just thought I'd make a separate post for those that aren't watching the can we talk about favorite moments at the jambo thread:

So I'm on a plane from san diego to seattle the day after jambo (which was fucking incredible by the way) and my seat is next to this 6 foot 8, clean cut serious looking guy who says he's a pilot for big cargo planes. 10 minutes into the flight he asks if I'm a christian, and taking Cornelius's...

For cooking, working on projects and whatever else, how realistic is it to have a campfire? I mean in terms of gathering firewood

Hey folks, due to a variety of factors, there will not be a podcast this week as I will be preparing for this year's Jamboree in Slab City. There will be a podcast/livestream during the jamboree, probably on Sunday (the 11th of November), so look forward to that!

Hello, heading to Slab City for the first time this week. Hope everybody's doing well.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T5S3nw9MW0 This week we talk with Andrew, who is helping run the Slab City library this past summer while Cornelius is in Alaska. We discuss what it's like to live in Slab City during the summer, how to prepare if you decide to come out, what's involved...

Just trying to gather as much information as possible prior to moving to Slab City this fall.

This didn't really fit into the workshops section, but last year we did an awesome tour of slabs in my bus and I got to talk about all the different spots, and we stopped at a few places to play around. I would love to do that again this year. Let me know if you're interested in this!

Hello! What should I bring to Slab City? My primary concern is pooping, and I can't find any info on this. How do most people (who don't have permanent infrastructure or an RV) poop in slab city? I'm currently in Prescott, AZ, and I'll be going to Slab City shortly for about a week. I've been...

People who live there, do you bother to register and insure your cars? Where do you drive them and why? assuming you just go to Niland or Calipatria to buy stuff, Do police there care if your tags are expired? Do you still owe on them and your trailers? I've been watching your videos...

This is the first of the videos I'll be uploading about my on-going adventure rubber-tramping poor (as fuck) from Slab City to Alaska where I have tentative plans for adventure!

This past winter season at SCL has been INTENSE. Mostly in a great way. We've had ups, some downs and were thrown a few loops. Overall, I feel like we've grown quite a lot. This is the first summer since I've re-established the place that it's been able to continue running without me for an...

Here's a new video I just uploaded!

Hey, everyone! Sorry about the "radio silence", I've had my hands pretty full lately. To make a long story short, I've been working closely with @Cornelius Vango at the Slab City Library. Last month, they placed me in charge of the place. It's been a LOT of work, but extremely rewarding so...

This was a pretty fun video to make

So I keep hearing ALOT about slab city, some good and some bad. I guessing it depends on who you encounter. So the point of this post is to ask you guys who ethier stay in or have been to slab city the details of how it works, If it's worth traveling out there, what the people are like...

So our family lost everything... Any advice for traveling with kids? We hope to try Slab City, yes we know most say it isn't suitable for kids but we don't have many options. TIA

I'm gonna try driving out there in feb most likely (or once i got a car/some $$$) was wondering who is gonna be around?

Hey folks, I'm gonna be hitting Oakland in a week or so and I'm planning on riding to slab city from there. Just wondering if any of y'all bike nurds, are just sitting around with nothing to do and would like to ride with. Open invite to all. I travel alone all the time, so having a...

hey guys. So I'm headed for the slabs this December over Christmas break. I've been doing research and all just trying to prepare the best I can. For all of you that have been there if you have any important things to know or any advice, let me know. This will be my first time heading out west!

On the second morning of the Jambo, Emma Rose came out to my place and we sat down for nearly an hour as I struggled through my immense hangover to tell her some of my story. So here's the resulting article! https://www.emmarosec.com/the-people

I've never been, but I'm hoping to make it in time for the jambo. I know I'm going to see for myself soon, but can y'all explain what it really is and what it's really like? is it really a big squat? how does that even work?

I just finished my Slabsterpiece today! Enjoy an inside look at life in the apocalypse!!

As many folks here know, I have been posted up in the squatter town of Slab City for almost three whole years, running and working on the library. I've been through a lot of fucked up situations. People trying to steal my stuff, trespassing in my home, multiple people threatening to hurt and/or...

I made this profile a year or so ago, and I never actually ended up going anywhere. Now, I'm finally doing it. I've got the opportunity, I'm getting my car fixed up, and its summer. I'm here in the introduction section in order to hopefully build friendships with other dwellers and people who...

Here's some pictures from our recent trip from Slab City to PA and everywhere in between. @Matt Derrick @Dragononn @Sirius @Shwhiskey Gumimaci @Notmyname @Yancwhatchuwanttho @Hillbilly Castro @JDP (Your Mom's) Box Canyon Rubber Tramp Rendezvous at Quartzsite Hobo kite complete with...

Here are some pics I took during the past few months. Some are around the Salton Sea while others are at the Lizard Tree Library in Slab City. Oh yeah and three photos from LA because I forgot to take many photos while I was there. Featured in these shots are StP users @Matt Derrick @Shwhiskey...