Quartzsite camping spot preference
Hi all, I plan on going to Quartzsite this year for the big show. Would like to hear on your prefered camping spot, free camping spot, basic service from BLM and all services campgrounds. Thanks
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I always liked Plomosa Road camping area. Take highway 95 north of town, I think it is 5 or 6 miles past the last thing you see in town. Don't stop at the first place on the right. Look for a bridge, then a major roadway going to the right. Turn there, and go at least 1/2 mile down that road before looking for a place to turn off, and set up camp. I liked the area to the south, about 3/4 miles in. By 1 mile in, you get to a 'no camping beyond this point' sign, and you need to go back a little ways.
If you want to be 'in town' there are many full hookup campgrounds, where you can ride a bike from one location to another. This can get you through the traffic jams easy on a bike.
Another route is to take the wash, that is just west of the big tents, and it is one of few large bridges that are on I10, that the wash goes under it. It is a decent road, and I have taken it in my Honda CRV (all wheel drive) and Manx dune buggy. I saw many ATV's along the wash, it is a firmly packed sand road, that will flood if there is any rain. But no traffic signals or much traffic.
There are campgrounds in town, and south along I 95 ajoining the town. But you have to have a camping permit to use or park your car in the south long term visitors area. You can buy a 2 week pass for a reasonable cost, or 'winter' pass for something like $140. It gives you access to a water area, and place to dump the trash. In years past, there would be 'honey wagons' come through for anyone needing to dump their RV tanks. It would be a nominal fee, say $15 or $20.
Have fun camping!
Fred.
If you want to be 'in town' there are many full hookup campgrounds, where you can ride a bike from one location to another. This can get you through the traffic jams easy on a bike.
Another route is to take the wash, that is just west of the big tents, and it is one of few large bridges that are on I10, that the wash goes under it. It is a decent road, and I have taken it in my Honda CRV (all wheel drive) and Manx dune buggy. I saw many ATV's along the wash, it is a firmly packed sand road, that will flood if there is any rain. But no traffic signals or much traffic.
There are campgrounds in town, and south along I 95 ajoining the town. But you have to have a camping permit to use or park your car in the south long term visitors area. You can buy a 2 week pass for a reasonable cost, or 'winter' pass for something like $140. It gives you access to a water area, and place to dump the trash. In years past, there would be 'honey wagons' come through for anyone needing to dump their RV tanks. It would be a nominal fee, say $15 or $20.
Have fun camping!
Fred.
