Quartzsite, AZ

I have heard stories of Quartzsite, AZ. but I had never seen it during it's prime time. Prime time is Dec - Feb. During the quiet time (summer) the town has a population of 3000 hardy souls who can put up with the high temperatures. But during winter, the snowbirds descend upon the area and set up camp. There are campers ( travel trailers, vans, fifth wheels, motorhomes, even some tents) in any direction as far as the eye can see. There are RV parks with full hook-ups and areas that have no facilites at all. The BLM has certain areas for short term camping ( up to 14 days) and others that allow camping from Oct to April. It is very interesting to see the equipment that some of the rigs have.

The town itself transforms also. Portable restaurant spring up. Vender booths appear. A large white tent is erected and used for a series of events from a RV show, to a vendor sales area, to a car show, and so it goes on. And always there are hundreds of vendor booths scattered through out town. It is a fun place to look around for some treasure you did not even know you needed. If you ever in the area in the winter, it is definitely worth a "stop and see". I think we will stop by for a few days next year on our way down south.