Discover the Magic of Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch on Route 66
Located directly off Route 66 in the desert of California is the definition of, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch is a collection of glass bottles turned art and the perfect place to stretch your legs along the Mother Road.
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Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch
As I said above, the Bottle Tree Ranch is a collection of glass bottles. What started as a hobby for Elmer Long became this display of creativity. The Ranch began in the early 2000s and has grown to over 200 trees and more than 1,000 bottles (according to San Bernadino County’s website).
To read more about the origin of the ranch, check out this article on ROUTE Magazine’s website:
Elmer Land
What to expect at Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch
If you are taking Route 66 from east to west, then this might be one of your last major roadside attractions before reaching Santa Monica Pier.
Elmer’s is a two acre ranch that is open from dawn until dusk daily. If the gates are open the Ranch is open!
After fully pulling off the highway to park, we entered the grounds and began to take in our surroundings.
There is row after row of bottle trees with hidden surprises within.
The Details
*Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch is located at:
24266 National Trails Highway
Oro Grande, CA 92368
(National Trails Highway is what a lot of Route 66 is called in California)
*Please be sure to fully pull off the highway when parking to go into the Ranch.
*There are no restrooms on site.
Elmer’s Legacy
While Elmer Long passed away in 2019, his legacy at the Bottle Ranch lives on. His family is trying to keep the ranch running in its little corner of the Mohave desert.
To read more about Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch’s current state, be sure to go to the website at www.thebottletreeranch.com.
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