The International Car Forest of the Last Church sits about 189 miles north of Las Vegas. It takes about three hours to reach the site, and there are several stops along the way that make the drive worth the time and effort. Some quirky and interesting highlights to check out along the way include Rhyolite ghost town, the Armogosa Dunes, and the Goldwell Open Air Museum.
The International Car Forest of the Last Church is a rather different sort of art installation in the middle of the Nevada desert just on the outskirts of a near-ghost town called Goldfield, NV, once a booming mining town, and now, with only one restaurant and no gas stations.
The International Car Forest of the Last Church, was created by Michael “Mark” Rippie and painted by Chad Sorg.
The International Car Forest is an open-air art installation. It consists of about 40 cars, trucks, and busses partially buried in the desert landscape.
The owners are tolerant of visitors who wish to tag the vehicles with spray paint. They also encourage artists to paint their own masterpieces for visitors to enjoy. So, please, be mindful of the art if you have the urge to leave your mark, and take plenty of photographs.
Accessing the International Car Forest could not be simpler. Located just off the US 95, it is hard to miss. Admission is free, and it is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For your safety, we recommend visiting during daylight hours. While there, please stop by the visitors’ center, leave a donation, and sign the guest book. A restroom is also available.
