A Collection Of Camping Pods Are Scattered In The Californian Desert

August 4, 2016
Tucked into the rocky surrounds of the Californian desert, are these little 'wagons', that can be booked for artists, writers, thinkers, hikers and campers, to stay in.
Photography by Andrea Zittel

Tucked into the rocky surrounds of the Californian desert, are these little camping pods that can be booked for artists, writers, thinkers, hikers and campers, to stay in.

Tucked into the rocky surrounds of the Californian desert, are these little 'wagons', that can be booked for artists, writers, thinkers, hikers and campers, to stay in.
Photography by Andrea Zittel

Artist Andrea Zittel was inspired to create an ‘out of this world’ futuristic campsite after seeing Nasa tests in the Mojave Desert. Andrea mentions, “Everybody has their desert fantasy; my particular fantasy was probably living on an alien landscape.”

An outdoor communal kitchen that is part of the Wagon Station Encampment, a destination for writers and artists to escape to.
First and second photo by Andrea Zittel, third photo by Lance Brewer.

The Wagon Station Encampment which is only open in fall and spring, has a sci-fi pioneer aesthetic, and is located in Joshua Tree.

It’s made up of twelve A-Z Wagon Stations, as well as a communal outdoor kitchen, open air showers and composting toilets.

Tucked into the rocky surrounds of the Californian desert, are these little 'wagons', that can be booked for artists, writers, thinkers, hikers and campers, to stay in.
Photography by Lance Brewer

Each little wagon opens up to reveal a space large enough to sleep in, with a bed, shelf, hooks and a small rear door.

Tucked into the rocky surrounds of the Californian desert, are these little 'wagons', that can be booked for artists, writers, thinkers, hikers and campers, to stay in.
Photography by Lance Brewer

Watch the video below to find out more about the Wagon Station Encampment.