Quratzite, AZ
I understand that a ralley is being held i Quartzite in Jan/2014, Has anyone attended one these and what goes on and any suggestions on what to look for as to camping,
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J-Rooster wrote:Please let me correct this. There are three Long Term Visiting Areas (LTVA) LaPosa West, LaPost South and LaPosa North. (by north and south, they mean north of the south area, not north of Q). They are south of Q. They cost is $180 for the 7 months (the season). Even if you come in the middle of the season and want long term, you pay $180---they don't pro-rate. Both of those costs allow you to use their dump stations, water, and dumpsters. You can use the same ticket for the BLM area west of Yuma.
La Posa (BLM) is the largest dry camping in the area it's about 2 miles South from Quartzsites on Hwy. #95 (as your leaving Quartzsites, AZ. and heading toward Yuma, AZ. it's on the left or East side of Hwy.#95). Last time that I dry camped there it was $40.00 for two weeks or $240.00 for the season (7 months).
Further south of these, north of Q, and east and west of Q are short-term stay areas....these are $40.00 for 2 weeks. You get the same amenities, but have to move at least 25 miles away after 2 weeks. Moving 25 miles isn't that hard to do here. :)
Even further out from Q are totally free camping area.
Whether you pay or not, you can get water and dump your tanks in town at numerous places for a small fee. The trash can be dumped north of Q at the transfer station.
As far as "how" you do it......you drive in to the areas (you'll see the gravel roads) and find a place to camp. Do NOT camp IN a wash....if you camp near a wash make sure you're on "hard pack" not on sand. Sand means in a good rainstorm you may end up under water.
Yes, Q is an experience you MUST have.....at least once in your life. :) :)
