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Acampingwewillg
Explorer II
Jan 11, 2014

Quartzsite vs Yuma, Az ???

Hi all......so we finally decided we wanted to go to "Q" this year BUT now I hear that "Q" may not be the place to go and that "Yuma" is fast becoming the New location to find all things RV related? I just did a "search" for info on Yuma RV/Tent event, but really didn't get any meaningful results. We have been told by those staying here in Parker, Az that "Q" is old news and that we should go to Yuma for the RV deals/bargains. It appears that Yuma's Big Tent event is an on going thing through-out the winter months?

In case your wondering, theses are all question since we are scheduled to be in "Q" next week......Thank you for any input you care to share regarding "Q" vs Yuma?
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  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jan 11, 2014
    I,ve heard the same yuma better? I won,t be there till feb ,but I,m going to yuma to find out. Q is just geting to much politics from the city .
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jan 11, 2014
    I couldn't care less about the politics, I go to Q for the music jams. I think where you go is highly dependent on what you go for. The free/low cost camping is way more available at Q.
  • amandasgramma's avatar
    amandasgramma
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2014
    Q is fun in its own way....Since Yuma is an "on-going" thru the winter months, why not try out Q for the events and then move on to Yuma? IMHO, Yuma is too yuppie and too much traffic for me...:) I like the laid back feel of Q.
  • mockturtle's avatar
    mockturtle
    Explorer II
    Jan 11, 2014
    Yuma is too yuppie
    :h I'll bet that's the first time Yuma has ever been described as 'yuppie'. :B I agree about the traffic, though.
  • Altern's avatar
    Altern
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2014
    mockturtle wrote:
    Yuma is too yuppie
    :h I'll bet that's the first time Yuma has ever been described as 'yuppie'. :B I agree about the traffic, though.
    Yup.
    Yuma has more walkers, wheelchairs, colostomy bags, canes, etc than just about any other city in the good old USA...:)
  • RicJones's avatar
    RicJones
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2014
    Go to Quartzsite and if you don't like it go to Yuma, they aren't far apart.
    For the last 5 years or so I've been hearing how Q is on it's last legs yet every year there are thousands of people there spending money. Is it as big as it has been? Probably not, but still big enough, and still fun.
  • amandasgramma's avatar
    amandasgramma
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2014
    mockturtle wrote:
    Yuma is too yuppie
    :h I'll bet that's the first time Yuma has ever been described as 'yuppie'. :B I agree about the traffic, though.
    :B It's been quiet on here....I knew it would get someone riled....ROL ROL
  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2014
    the only real noise in Yuma is the jet fighters flying low over the house.
  • micpib1's avatar
    micpib1
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2014
    We are leaving for Q next week, If you see my big black Dodge, stop in and say HI. I am still wondering how we will find the right place to park where we can fit into as grandparents with a 4yo, I can take my UTV out exploring, play a little music and listen to grandma discuss the finer points of quilting. :) JH
  • rocmoc's avatar
    rocmoc
    Explorer
    Jan 11, 2014
    Two entirely different experiences, like comparing apples to oranges. No comparison. You need to do both to decide which is right for you.

    rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

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