Seven Magic Mountains
Jean, NV
Seven towers of stacked limestone boulders painted in fluorescent colors, set in the desert south of Las Vegas.
Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation by the Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone in the Ivanpah Valley near Jean, Nevada, south of Las Vegas. Seven towers of stacked, brightly painted boulders rise 9 to 10.7 meters (30 to 35 feet); 33 locally sourced boulders were used in total. The work opened on May 11, 2016; the boulders were stacked in December 2015 and painted in April 2016.
The site is unstaffed and open from sunrise to sunset; climbing the sculptures is prohibited. From Las Vegas, take I-15 South to exit 25 (Sloan Road) and then drive about 11 km (7 miles) south on Las Vegas Boulevard; coming from Los Angeles, take exit 12 (Jean) and drive about 8 km (5 miles) north on NV-161 and the boulevard. Parking is on a dirt lot and there are no restrooms. Wear closed shoes, as rattlesnakes have been seen in the area.
How long the installation will stay is uncertain (as of October 2026): Wikipedia reports an extension to May 31, 2027, while local media give December 2026 as the end of the lease with the Bureau of Land Management. A planned move to northern Nevada was cancelled in 2025, and the Nevada Museum of Art is looking for a new site in southern Nevada. Visit sooner rather than later.
- Nearest town
- Jean, NV
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 35.8384, -115.2713
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, October and December. Hot in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in Nevada · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Seven Magic Mountains?
Seven Magic Mountains is in Jean, NV, at GPS 35.8384, -115.2713. It is about 24 mi from Las Vegas.
Can you camp near Seven Magic Mountains?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bermuda Palms RV Park, about 10 mi away; within 25 mi there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Seven Magic Mountains?
Seven Magic Mountains is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Desert art and strange sculpture.
What is there to see near Seven Magic Mountains?
Places worth a stop nearby: Red Rock Canyon (22 mi), Fremont Street Experience (24 mi), The Neon Museum (25 mi) and Hoover Dam (32 mi).
When is the best time to visit Seven Magic Mountains?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, October and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)