The International Car Forest in
Goldfield (NV)

Pretty awesome spot to check out when in the area. A lot of creative art painted on the cars.

Pretty silly but a fun quick stop.

Very unique and picturesque. Worth a stop. Don't forget to make a donation

I am still not entirely sure what I witnessed here, but I am confident it was art. The International Car Forest looks like someone attempted to build a drive-thru car wash using only abandoned vehicles and artistic ambition. Cars are buried nose-first in the desert, some stacked, some painted, all arranged in a way that makes you question whether you have accidentally driven into a dream sequence. If this is a parking garage, it is easily the most avant-garde one ever constructed. The parking instructions seem to be “just jam it into the ground and hope for the best,” which creates a lovely visual harmony of chaos and creativity. Every car is a canvas covered in graffiti, colour and personality. It is weird, eerie, fascinating and completely unforgettable. The whole site is open-air, quiet and strangely peaceful, like an automotive graveyard that discovered modern art. Perfect for photographers, road-trippers and anyone who enjoys attractions that make you say, “I have no idea what is happening, but I respect it.” A must-see in Goldfield ??

The "art" on the vehicles changes every time we visit. It's like seeing it for the first time every time.

Awesome place for a hike. My grandson loved it.

I visited The International Car Forest and thought the creativity behind the painted cars was really fun and unique. The bright murals on the vehicles made it feel like an open-air art gallery in the middle of the desert. What I didn’t like was that some of the cars looked neglected and the area felt a bit run down. Overall, it was an interesting stop, but I wish it was better maintained

This is a fun and quirky place to visit. Basically, it's an outdoor art exhibit. If you appreciate eclectic art, this is worthwhile if you're in the area.

Been going here for well over a decade, I was there when they lit the bus on fire. A place worth visiting. It's fun to see how it changes over time, it's living art edit: added a new pic i found while looking through old stuff. the bus on fire is the same bus from the other picture in this review. really was neat being apart of the history at least in some small way <3. have fun out there and make some memories!

Road trip to Vegas and stopping at all the small towns and we saw this coolest international car forest in the desert near Goldfield. It’s really awesome to check out.

Great road trip experience. Relatively easy to find. Have fun exploring the graffiti and degradation of all of vehicles on the site. Be sure to wear a good pair of hiking shoes or boots to dodge the random lizard scorpion or horse poop as the the area is pretty spread out.

It's ok. Worth a quick visit if you're already passing through the mining town of Goldfield, Nevada. The somewhat rutted dirt road is passable to passenger cars,as long as the driver is careful to avoid some of the deeper ruts. You can drive around on numerous dirt roads to see the various pieces of "car art". This place is free to enter and no restrooms are available.

Goldtown has a lot of interesting sites, and I would encourage anyone passing through to stop and look around. But, the weirdest thing of all is the International Car Forest of the Last Church. This is a graveyard of old cars that have been buried either nose down or nose up. There are even school buses buried in the earth nose first. A sign at the entrance encouraged artists and taggers to paint the cars at will. Bizarre is the only word I can think to describe this place. No fee to visit.

Definitely stop here when driving past. Do be prepared for rough terrain and big hills but you can get there in a car or travel trailer. There's way more vehicles here than I expected and you can bring paint and add your own artistic touch to one of the pieces. They add new cars as canvases to fill semi regularly. Find an empty spot and leave your mark for future visitors to appreciate.

Our second #WeirdNevada stop after the Art Car Gallery in the middle of Goldfield. This is on the outskirts, and the semi-paved road passes a cluster of houses and trailers before winding behind them to the entrance. Imagine a vast, open desert landscape dotted with cars - yes, cars - planted nose-down in the ground like some kind of automotive garden. That’s the International Car Forest of the Last Church. This outdoor art installation is the brainchild of two artists, Chad Sorg and Mark Rippie, who started the project in 2002. The idea was to create a space where art, nature, and industrial relics could come together in a way that’s both thought-provoking and visually stunning.

Stopped here on our 2024 road trip and had a blast. Felt energized after a night at the clown motel and heading to Vegas. Everyone had a good time, even the kids were into it. You can enter for free and drive around the place. Some people do walk, so be aware when coming up over the hills. Have fun.

This type of thing is so cool to me. Stopped by on a trip from Vegas to Reno. We will be back soon with the kids. Also the town is interesting. People clearly live there but I didn’t see a soul when we took a wrong turn through the neighborhood. Photo of an old street sign below.

Quirky and fun! This was a quick stop on our way through the town of Goldfield. It is a tame off road adventure that will bring a smile to your face. It is FREE to visit, but you can make a donation to support the enthusiasts.

An exhibition that can be easily visited by car. Artistic vision should be respected and the area is a work of art. It's not necessarily worth coming to the site on purpose, but if you are driving by, stop by. We drove from Las Vegas to Tonopah at the night, but in the morning we drove back to Goldfield because of the village and this attraction.

This is a good stopover spot when driving to Las Vegas. Kids and Adults enjoy it, especially car enthusiasts. It's free and it's a drive through exhibits. Took about 15 minutes before we decided to hit the road again. Highly recommended.

A fun, classic roadside attraction you can drive through. Definitely some steep roads in places here, but such a good way to spend about half an hour. No admission cost.

What a cool ? place. Why is it there? Not for us to answer, but for us to enjoy! Just happened to be road trippin' from Oregon to Tucson and saw this place on the map. IT'S FREE!!! Had to stop by, as it's right off the main highway, in the town of Goldfield, NV. There is a dirt road that leads you in and out of the "car forest". We drove a sedan and had no problems

I've been wanting to visit this place forever, and I finally got my chance when we were on our way back to Vegas from Reno. It was really awesome despite the scorching heat and blazing sun. While we were there, it was deserted and silent, and the place had an eerie but not unpleasant energy. I love open air art, outsider art, and street art. I'm an oddball spooky chick, so I also love anything creepy or weird. Bonus points for weird and/or creepy stuff when it is in the desert. So, obviously, The International Car Forest of the Last Church was right up my alley. I bet it's beautiful, and the energy is really interesting at dawn and dusk. My only regret is that we didn't get to add some of our own art because we didn't have any spray paint or even a Sharpie (artists are welcome. Taggers are tolerated). Entry is free, but they do accept donations. Just drive around and enjoy the art. If you like weird/creepy stuff, stop in Goldfield and see the International Car Forest, and stop in Tonopah to check out the super creepy Clown Motel and Musem and the Tonopah Cemetery.

What a truly interesting place to visit. Quite different from any other art I have seen before apart from the outdoor Goldwell Open Air Museum in Rhyolite. I guess you could say this is one of the freest forms of art out there today. Imagine, taking something most of us would consider as junk, and turning it into an expression of art, that continues to evolve with time as others add to these pieces. The thing we most liked about this forest was reading and trying to interpret the artist’s thought pattern and deciphering their meaning. While some may not enjoy this type of art, I find it interesting, especially each individual artist’s interpretation of the piece. So, if you find yourself passing by this location, take a few moments out of your busy day and sit back, relax, and take in the view. You just might find that this type of art might appeal to you after all.

Amazing day trip for some truly unique photos. This is a great stop on Vegas to Reno run. 4 wheels recommended. Little rough for motorcycles when you get to the road for the site.

International Car Forest of the Last Church: This is what a public, outdoor art installation should be. Granted, you may or may not like the concept of graffti-covered, wrecked cars sticking out of the ground, but it is organic, ever-changing, and free for all to experience. Maybe it makes you laugh, maybe it makes you sad, the point is anyone can go to it. Unlike a certain artist who has a massive installation in central Nevada, which he's worked on for the better part of 50 years and managed to keep locked off from anyone actually seeing it, this artist made the installation to be public. The location is a short drive on a dirt road from the highway, in a town which quite frankly looks just as odd as this art! As far as good for kids, I'm sure they'd enjoy seeing this, but keep a close eye on them - there are A LOT of things to get seriously hurt on here.

The car forest is awesome! The road isn't paved and we didn't have directions, so we headed in the general direction and ended up on the upper road. We did find a way down to where most of the cars are, but just beware it's bumpy and there's some steep hills. There were so many more cars than I was expecting and some really interesting graffiti. Definitely a unique and fun place to visit.