Just ran over to Quartzite for what was suppose to be a couple of days and were back in 24hrs. Hardley any sellers yet and just plain old deserted. Was told that the BIG SHOW was going to be shorter this year and that sellers is way down. Of course I picked up a couple of things at the tool place.In half a day we did everywhere, that's how slow it is. I know Dec is when it builds, but it's empty now.Glad I had a friend camping there to go visit.

Hear anything new on Quartzite LOCAL politics?

muelldawg wrote:Hear anything new on Quartzite LOCAL politics?No, I learned a long time ago not to talk politics with anybody there!

the big show is in late january

We have been in Q in the BLM LTVA for over a month now and have posted on my blog www.fulltime.hitchitch.com over the years what we found in this boondocking capital of the country. And for many years spent the entire season in the LTVA here.Every year the talk around town is always "Are they are coming back to Q this year." And we always have fun with that but let me tell you it is now December and the OP is very correct... Quartzsite IS empty... The people who have always been here early in the season in the LTVA in their favorite sites are not here. Now we may get an influx of people as they travel after thanksgiving, we shall see. A couple of the restaurants in town (The Palo Verde is for sale) and the Grubstake looks like it is going to be a no show. And you can see the For Sale signs on some in town RV Parks. Even us who for 10 years spent the entire season here as we love going to the largest Gem and Mineral Club in the country are not planning to be here for the entire season as we like so many others have found other places to spend much of our winter season in.A couple of years ago we bought a property east of Tucson near Benson. The price was right and some others may have done the same. Over the years we have seen a huge rush of RVs that just come to Q for the fair like events in late January for 10 days or as a day trip. Many are on a like RV rally circuit who go from one event to another. The Big Show in late January is a big draw for the big bucks MH people who gather and have fun and shop till they drop in the Big Tent and venders. It is a good time but that kind of deployment of RVers only lasts a max as it seems of about 14 days.If you are not interested in a rock club to play at or running your ATV in the desert what is there here for you for the season. Lets face it's nice and warm in Oct. and Nov. But in much of December and January it is just darn cold here. So for many who have tried it, now go to Yuma or south TX as it is warmer in those places. So what is the bottom line I am talking about.... You should by all means come and experience Quartzsite. It should be on your bucket list of things you must do. You may love it, or hate it, but do come at least once. And the price is right... Free BLM 14 day areas. $40 for 14 days with water and dump station. Or $180 for the full winter season. Update later on if they came or stayed away this year...

Yup, this is a location we have completed on our bucket list. As said we enjoyed once as it was a bit too cool for us. Really enjoyed the vendors & off-roading when we were there.rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

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D_E_Johnson
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013
most of the vendors come in after Christmas for the big opening day of Jan 1.There are a few here now, not much traffic in town.
The local metal detecting clubs are active, hunting for gold and holding coin hunts once a month in the town park..right now its cold!!! it was 33f this am, looks like a cold week is in store for us! High's are expected to be middle 50's. Hoping this will not last to long. Dona
hugemoth
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013
Did laundry at the laundromat this morning and didn't even have to wait for a dryer! Can't even see another camper from my spot at Scadden Wash. Yes, Quartzsite is empty but I like it that way.
wbwood
Explorer
Dec 05, 2013
Been reading was_butnotnows hitch itch blog and really enjoying it.

The good thing about it being empty is having a choice of spots I suspect.
was_butnotnow
Explorer
Dec 06, 2013
To wbwood
Yes we have been coming to Q for many years and have been blogging on life as we find it here.
Our personal blog is Fulltime.HitchItch.com If you go to the blog site and want to read our posts on Q over the years... Go to the past years winter links postings. It may take time but you will see what this place Q is about and how it has changed.
Supercharged
Explorer
Dec 06, 2013
Been going off and on starting in 1977, it is about over. Just a very small number come now, most are just cheap and won't spend any real money for a nice place for winter. It used to be a lot of fun, but they are running out of snakes and even a coyote don't hardly stop there.
Jerry_Campbell
Explorer
Dec 07, 2013
Went by Plomosa Rd yesterday and there were only 4 rigs there.
The day before we saw 4 fat coyotes in LaPosa South.
I like it this way. Not good for business though.
Camorhino
Explorer
Dec 07, 2013
Hang in there, I've heard a bunch say they were going in January....
BECKS
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
And for those who follow Q city council politics they have stirred the pot again this year and raised the sewer rates for the CG's through the roof. Should be interesting how this plays out.
NinerBikes
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013
was_butnotnow wrote:
To wbwood
Yes we have been coming to Q for many years and have been blogging on life as we find it here.
Our personal blog is Fulltime.HitchItch.com If you go to the blog site and want to read our posts on Q over the years... Go to the past years winter links postings. It may take time but you will see what this place Q is about and how it has changed.

Lovely Blawg. The flyfishing in Montana this summer was the icing on the cake... Folks like you plant appleseeds for guys like me. Have Fly rod and diesel SUV with trailer, will travel.
hugemoth
Explorer
Dec 09, 2013
Drove from Quartzsite this morning and Yuma is just as empty.

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