Into the Wild has 17 confirmed filming locations in Mexico and United States.
Camp with Jan and Rainey
Alex camps on the rocky beach with the rubber tramps Jan and Rainey, then slips away at night.
Beard's Hollow trailhead
Crossing Boulder Dam
With the kayak on a truck, Alex crosses the Colorado on the road along the crest of the dam.
Hoover Dam
Emory campus
Wide shots of Emory's campus in front of Carlos Hall open the graduation sequence.
Michael C. Carlos Hall
as Emory University
Entering Reno
Now calling himself Alexander Supertramp, Chris enters Reno beneath the famous arch.
Reno Arch
Graduation
Chris's Emory graduation ceremony was staged on the Reed College campus to limit disruption.
Reed College
as Emory University
Graduation dinner
Chris celebrates with Carine and their parents; family tensions surface when he refuses a new car.
9945 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
as Atlanta
Holy Moses Wash
A lift drops Alex at Holy Moses Wash on the way toward Southern California.
Holy Moses Wash
Into Mexico
Alex enters Mexico through the dam spillway toward the Golfo de Santa Clara.
Morelos Dam
Kayak launch on the Colorado
Ignoring the permit wait list, Alex wheels his kayak in a shopping cart past the mushroom-rock hoodoos along Lees Ferry Road.
Balanced Rock pull-off
Magic Bus
Chris's last days in Bus 142 were filmed here on the Jack River. The set bus was removed after shooting.
Jack River, Cantwell
as Stampede Trail
Mission queue
Broke and without ID, Alex joins the homeless line at the Mission, then leaves without staying the night.
Los Angeles Mission
Running with wild horses
Alex runs among a herd of mustangs — filmed at the sanctuary, not on the Colorado.
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary
Salvation Mountain
Alex and Tracy visit Salvation Mountain; Leonard Knight appears as himself.
Salvation Mountain
Slab City
Alex reunites with Jan and Rainey among the snowbirds and meets folksinger Tracy.
The Range, Slab City
Topock Gorge
Alex kayaks into Topock Gorge beneath the rail bridge alongside the interstate.
Topock Colorado River crossing
Tramway with Ron Franz
Alex and Ron ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway during their time together.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Wayne's life lessons
At the Cabaret, farm boss Wayne and co-worker Kevin trade beer, advice, and wilderness tips with Alex.
Cabaret Steakhouse
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Filming locations FAQ
Where was Into the Wild filmed?
Into the Wild has 17 confirmed filming locations in Mexico and United States. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
Can you visit these filming locations?
Many are public streets, landmarks, or businesses open to visitors. Each location page notes access where we know it, and the community shares then-and-now photos from real visits.