Located about five miles south of Quartzsite at Mile Marker 99 of AZ 95. Take AZ 95 South from Quartzsite to Mile Marker 99. The camping area is west of AZ 95 between the gas line road and La Paz Valley Road. Another free BLM camping area farther out of town. Pin on map is approximate.
Look for the dangling fish. Sites are very tight and there are many permanent residents but they have a good winter deal and fun clubhouse activities.
Next to the freeway so traffic will be loud.
Since 1968, the Quartzsite Roadrunners Gem and Mineral Club has been meeting and teaching classes behind La Mesa RV at 65 Ironwood. The cost to join is $15.00 for the season from November to April 1. Along with social functions, you can take inexpensive classes to learn lapidary, opal cutting, basket making, knapping, wire wrapping, casting, beading and much more.
A little more expensive than some others but more items available.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars hosts public fairs, dinners, parades, etc.
Hours 10am -10pm
Great pizza and sports on TV. Usually very crowded with a waiting line but worth it.
2018
DRY CAMPING $6/night
Dump $12 • Water $6
In the rear of Silly Al’s Bar
Ask for Mike
The Quartzsite Historical Society manages the local museum and meets in the Quartzsite city library. Admission to the museum is free but donations are accepted and helpful. Parking in the back.
They also have field trips which are interesting and provide more than just going on your own.
From their website:
“…Quartzsite Improvement Assoc headquarters in Arizona for the POWWOW Rock & Gem Show and great community events throughout the winter “season”.
We are a non profit, community based, all volunteer group of people wanting to help the Quartzsite area and all the wonderful visitors we get here every year.”
For only a $5 per season membership fee, they hold dances, bingo, dinners, educational seminars, exercise classes, shows, and much more.
Office Hours are 9am to Noon
Monday thru Friday – November to late March
Across from McDonalds
PO Box 640
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
Hours: Mon – Thurs 9-5, Fri. 9-4
Lunch 12:30-1:30pm
BLM certified
Full Solar Installations with FLAT RATE Pricing
Refrigerators, Hot Water Heaters, Water Pumps
Service on all Makes and Models ~ 15 years Experience
Extensive experience with vintage and new Airstreams
MC/Visa Accepted ~ Discount for Veterans