Discover the Hidden Gem: Junk Car Forest in Goldfield, Nevada

International Car Forest of the Last Church (Junk Car Forest Goldfield, Nevada) is a collection of old cars and buses half-buried in the Nevada desert. This unique attraction of automobile art is located in the middle of nowhere near the semi-ghost town of Goldfield, Nevada. The Forest consists of about 40 vehicles painted and placed in the desert by artists Chad Sorg and Mark Rippie.

International Car Forest of the Last Church

The road to the Junk Car Forest is unpaved, rough, and rocky. A wheel drive is not needed but would be a plus. Like most of the town of Goldfield, there are run-down mobile homes and piles of junk along the half-mile route to the car forest. But once you arrive, you will know the trip was worth it, especially if you enjoy one-of-a-kind artwork.

Not all cars are buried in the sand; some are parked on hills, and others are stacked on each other. All are painted with graffiti and or images. None of them look like anyone will ever drive them again. The junk car forest is a tourist attraction and brings a few curious visitors to the forgotten town of Goldfield. Neither artist lives in the city anymore.

Unfortunately, most of the artwork has been painted over with “graffiti” obscuring the original artists’ work. The car forest is covered with broken glass and metal objects, so visitors must exercise caution when walking around. It’s open 24/7, and admission is free. The Junk Car Forest is worth checking out if you travel between Las Vegas and Reno on US 95.

Goldfield Nevada

Goldfield was a bustling town in 1906 with a population of nearly 20,000. However, today, the population of the city is only 400. Sadly, a fire in 1923 destroyed many of the original buildings in Goldfield. However, a few buildings, such as the Goldfield Hotel and High School, did survive. Goldfield has a single motel, several places to eat, including the Santa Fe Saloon and Dinky Diner, and a small museum. The only significant attraction in Goldfield is the Junk Car Forest.

Getting to the International Car Forest

International Car Forest of the Last Church is outside Goldfield, Nevada, off Highway 95. There are no fences. Visitors are free to roam around the property and take pictures. Driving from Las Vegas, the car forest will be on your right before you enter Goldfield. Turn off on Crystal Avenue (dirt road.) Goldfield is just under 200 miles from Las Vegas (3 hours) and 70 miles from Beatty, Nevada.

Nearby Tonopah Nevada

Tonopah, Nevada, is located north of Goldfield, and it takes around 30 minutes to reach there by car. It is known as the “Queen of the Silver Camps” and is roughly midway between Las Vegas and Reno. Tonopah offers several lodging and dining options, and its Tonopah Historic Mining Park is worth a visit. You can also stay at the restored 1930s Mizpah or Belvada hotels, or for a more quirky experience, check out the Clown Motel.

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