We are going to the RV show in Quartzite in Jan. Having never been there we are asking for some advise on what we should expect as far as weather, roads and camp grounds. We are not much on boon docking so we are looking for a nice place to stay. My big concern is weather. Weather going and while there. Any help would be appreciated.

Weather is a Krap shoot altho it's usually pretty nice. If you're looking for campgrounds there are several in the area. We've stayed at Quail Run which we think is the nicest IN Q. There is the Blue Water Casino that has a FHU campground and there are several in Eherenberg along the Colorado River. Both of those are a bit away from the bustle of Q, but within easy driving distance.....Dennis

Ditto about the weather. We've been there with balmy 70s/80s and last year we had a week of COLD COLD COLD. I, too, like Quail Run RV park, though we haven't stayed there (we boondock). If you're planning to stay in Q, then DO get reservations. :) They will fill up during the show. And HAVE FUN!!!! We'll be there, too.

The one thing it won't be is HOT HOT. Warm, maybe.... But this is an El Nino year so it might be warm and REALLY wet.Quartzsite is BY FAR a boondockers area, but if you're into glamping with hookups, get on the phone sooner than later and see whats available because the dry vs. wet camping spots are well over 1000:1

Crazy Ray wrote:HOT HOTNOT NOT...In the last 4 years we have yet to encounter hot weather. It is highly unlikely in January.The Q is waaay too much fun though we find that 2 days/nights are plenty. Can't wait to go back next January for our fifth trip.:C

Planning a trip to Quartzite for the RV show | Good Sam Community

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Taplep
Explorer
Nov 24, 2015
This will be my first time there too--looking forward to it! Anything you can think of that would make it on the must do list? I will be boondocking for about a week or two in January. Any area better than the others (Dome Rock vs Road Runner)?
Acampingwewillg
Explorer II
Sep 02, 2015
I put off going for year's but have since made up for that. For the past several year's we make it our destination for at least a week. We've done the Dry camping in the desert with groups(lots of Fun) but the last couple of year's we have stayed in Salome, Az(its about 30+ miles outside of town) but a nice full hook up CG. As noted, plenty of choices to suit every need for places to stay. Have Fun and we'll see you their!
rcpilot731
Explorer
Sep 02, 2015
Thanks for all the information. This will be our first trip during the winter. We can't wait to get away from the cold and snow in north Tennessee. We are looking at staying a week then heading to south Texas and see what we can find. I will start calling today to make reservations.
hermy
Explorer
Sep 02, 2015
As usual, opinions on Quartzsite abound so I might as well throw mine in as
we have been going there for over 10 years. Very seldom have I seen it hot in January. Usually it is very pleasant and as previously stated it will be "shorts and tee shirt" weather. If anything you will find it brisk in the mornings. Yes- get your reservations quickly. For us, Q is about attitude- come with a good one and have fun. It isn't fancy, it isn't flashy but it is fun. Check out Silly Al's for great pizza and Beer Belly's for great people watching. And- have I mentioned this- have fun.
mileshuff
Explorer
Sep 02, 2015
We went last year. Sunny skies in the mid 70's. Not really an RV show. There was a small amount of RV's on display in one area but thats about it. Mostly swap meets, several of them scattered around. One large retail vendor tent that does have several RV related vendors with some decent prices. Its fun for an afternoon but not sure I'd make a special trip to go.
SCVJeff
Explorer
Sep 02, 2015
Mandalay Parr wrote:
It is normally shorts and t-shirt weather.
you obviously missed a few years recently, especially 2007. Lows around 15, and highs in the 40's.,. Before wind
SCVJeff
Explorer
Sep 02, 2015
BTW- Congratulations on being the first Quartzsite post of the 2016 Season
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Sep 02, 2015
The weather will not be HOT. Here is the weather history for Quartzsite and it shows the 'average' as 51. Of course, there will be days with higher and lower. No year is the same. Having gone there many times I would say count on between 50-70 during the day.

Quartzsite Weather History

We always boondock in the surrounding desert so can't help with RV parks. Many seem to like Rice Ranch which is very basic but it's right across the street from the RV Show and swap meets - very convenient. Parking is hard to find during the show unless you drive in early morning.
Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Sep 02, 2015
It is normally shorts and t-shirt weather.
amandasgramma
Explorer
Sep 02, 2015
Desert Captain wrote:
Crazy Ray wrote:
HOT HOT

NOT NOT...

In the last 4 years we have yet to encounter hot weather. It is highly unlikely in January.
The Q is waaay too much fun though we find that 2 days/nights are plenty. Can't wait to go back next January for our fifth trip.

:C
We had snow on the local hills last January....and Bouse got snow on the ground for the FIRST time....:) The book store had to close up one day because the winds were SOOOOOO cold! BUT that's unusual...usually, we've really enjoyed and rarely wear a coat.