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Quartzsite Yacht Club Motel

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“ Honestly, you can't ask for much in Quartzite , Arizona... ” in 2 reviews

“ Had a little glitch with my order and Omar was immediately attentive to fixing it. ” in 2 reviews

“ It's easy and human nature nearly guarantees it so it's truly a delight to find yourself vulnerable and not getting hosed. ” in 2 reviews

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1070 W Main

Quartzsite, AZ 85346

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Popped in after being in Q so Many times. Walking in our first impressions were is is so big inside and relatively clean. Omar the bartender is crazy friendly and welcoming! BTW- They we're packed and every employee in there was busting their asses. Great to see. Great drink selections for specialty' cocktails. We Loved it! Thank you a Omar and Mimi Cold beer and the food was really good. Our food was taking long so they brought our chips and salsa which was super nice to do! Once we got our food it was delicious. Great experience at the QYC!!

When you've found yourself enough in places where your options are limited you just begin to assume you're going to be taken advantage of. It's easy and human nature nearly guarantees it so it's truly a delight to find yourself vulnerable and not getting hosed. The Yacht Club is giant, goofy joke. The rooms are NOT fancy or elegant but they're clean and safe and offered at a reasonable price. I'm not a "club" kind of guy so I don't expect I'll ever splurge for the membership or try to work any reciprocity deals but the Yacht Club was a welcome sight to this weary traveler.

We ended up stopping in Quartzsite on our way back from Sedona when it was too late to make it all the way home. We always look for places with character, so we figured we'd give the Yacht Club a try. Each motel room was a famous "ship" located in a "slip" that was actually a portion of a mobile home. We stayed in the SS Minnow. It was fun to walk into a Gilligan's Island themed room, and we enjoyed all the posters and reading fun facts about the boat and the show. The room wasn't fancy, but it was clean and had all we needed. It was also great to be able to walk over to the Yacht Club restaurant and watch some karaoke. There sure are some characters over there! For the price and the experience, it was a good choice for us.

Tonight I am leaving a review for this sweetheart little spot in Quartzsite Arizona. Quartzsite is Quartzsite if you've ever been there. There's not much in the way of fancy around but I really enjoyed staying here. The staff we're kind and very friendly. Our what we called a boat in the sand was very clean and quaint. The five stars are because of the staff and the only thing I think would have made it better would be warmer blankets and more pillows. I appreciate the comfortable conversation with the kind lady behind the desk and I would like to think that her name is Daisy. And there was another lady who kept me up-to-date through text messages. We were checking in very late and there were special circumstances and I didn't want to bother her on Thanksgiving Eve at 1 in the morning. So we made arrangements for my check in. I can't help it that my mother lives there LOL but when I go back to visit and the house is pretty full we will stay here again. Thanks guys.

We were a little dubious of staying here when we first saw it. But we stopped in to the bar / restaurant had a couple drinks and got a real good vibe off the place. We're really glad that we took the chance it's a bit strange but man we had a great time. We ended up staying a couple nights. And we will be back.

It may get better than the Quartzsite Yacht Club Motel - OK, yeah, MOST accommodations are better - but it doesn't get delighfully quirkier. Even in Quartzsite, which is about the quirkiest place south of bizarre. For the uninitated (such as I was a mere week ago), Quartzsite is a combination rock collector's heaven, beading delight, and RV mecca surrounded by 13 gigazillion "swap meet" booths, plus a few other places. Yes, I guess there ARE over 100,000 visitors during the Gem Show to this town of 1,800, and yes, there are swap meet booths for every kind of antique (yes, you can get a restored John Deere 'dozer; who knew?), junk (8 track tapes galore), and food (great Oklahoma fry bread...in Arizona?). So there must be a gazillion rooms in motels great and small, right? Wrongo, Jerky Face: There's two. A sorry ass looking Super 8 on the wrong side of I-10, and then there is the Yacht Club complex, including the Clubhouse, the Hi Jolly (yeah, look it up) Internet Cafe and, of course, the Land Yachts. Them are the "motel." And other than Mountain Moma's (no typo!) in the Smoky Mountains, this is the only lodging I've ever seen made out of 80' trailers. But before you sneer, for $89, where else (especially in Quartzsite!) can you get two bedrooms, comfortable beds (with ancient, but clean, bed spreads), full shower bath, a rocker lounger, a full kitchen (no utensils) with dining table (right out of the 50s, but no dings!), air conditioning (you'll need it in the summer) and a space heater as well as the "furnace" which keep you pretty warm in the winter, once they get going. You get free coffee (actually darn good!), a huge cup of orange juice, free WiFi in the Cafe (about 50 feet from your "room") and access to the Quartzsite Yacht Club (a great bar/grill!). And you're staying in the "Queen Mary" Suite in one of the "land yacht" trailers. Totally cool. Not every room may be as good as the "Mary", but these trailers are all old, well maintained, painted, with a cute nautical theme that is part of the fun of staying there. There's no handicapped access to the room, but they'll find a way to help if you need it. But it is totally fun, dog friendly, and the staff are helpful and glad to talk about what to see and where to buy things. If you're into quirky towns, go to Quartzsite; if you're into quirky but nice places to stay, go to the Yacht Club. And when you do, ask who "Hi Jolly" is. A real person and a wonderful piece of American history. Even Jefferson Davis would agree! And you can join the Yacht Club, even!

I was right! The manager/owner doesn't care! I've waited a day and a half and still no return call! But I've said my side and they don't seem to care!! We won't attempt to give them our meal or motel business!

So far I'd only give this place 1/4 of a star! I had been working with this woman who works there - starting about 2 months ago. Asked for a reservation, but was told the dates I wanted were already booked. She offered to put me on a cancellation list. I checked with her a couple of weeks ago to find I was at the top of the list. I was told the captains quarters were under renovation and if they would be ready, we would be given that room, a discussion she had with someone else in the office while we were on the phone. I called today to find out that the woman I had been working with was no longer there, the new woman had no idea what I was talking about regarding the cancellation list, and the room had already been given to someone else. She also told me the owner or manager (a man I've never dealt with) gave that open room to the manager of the bar/grill! I will never attempt to stay here again nor will I be patronizing the bar/grill. I had already been told the food wasn't good, so this has saved me $$!! To be fair, I did ask that the owner or manager, who released that room, call me. I'd like to know just what happened. I was told he was still on the premises and would probably call me before going home - that was 4 hours ago.

After reading the comments on this place and tired after hours of driving, we decided to pull into this town and stay overnight. What a mistake! Overpriced for staying in a old run down trailer. Our beds were made up with sheets that had cigarette burns on them. We walked over and got something to eat. I got a raw burger when I asked for well done and it was served with uncooked french fries. My wife had uncooked cold chicken wings. To top all of this off we then had a encounter with a employee named "Jamie" that kept going outside to smoke and then would come back inside and immediately start back serving food to her customers without washing her hands. ( Hummm...wonder what the health dept. would say about that? ) then she would complain to the other workers about her lousy tips. I wonder why? The best thing about this whole place is meeting "Miss Helen". She and her husband started the Yacht Club. This little lady at 90 years old had more energy than ANY of the younger employees. As much as we enjoyed Miss Helen, please keep going to the next town or go to McDonalds.

Honestly, you can't ask for much in Quartzite, Arizona... But it was cheap, it was decently sized, and the people that run it are nice. You'll get the service you need, and you can't ask for much more than that.

Fabulous place! Omar & Mimi are the coolest, most attentive folks! Had a little glitch with my order and Omar was immediately attentive to fixing it. Had a fabulous cheese burger! Played some pool and had a great time. If you're in Quartzsite, be sure to stop in and have a bite, play some pool, & do a little dancing!

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The 8 Best RV Parks And Campgrounds in Quartzsite, Arizona

• Last Updated: March 14, 2024
• 22 minutes read

It’s winter, and your hometown looks like the inside of a snow globe—it’s time for you to escape to an RV Park in Quartzsite! People flock here during the cold season every year to enjoy the mild Arizona temperatures and foster an open community with other RVers.

You can make friends and go mineral hunting, attend one of the town’s many RV events, or participate in the activities and events hosted at your RV Park. 

Quartzsite is a small, Oscar-Winning town nestled in the Sonoran desert of western Arizona and hosts one of the largest gatherings for RV enthusiasts every year. With so many visitors coming into town, you’ll need a place to stay! There are many campsites and RV parks in this desert oasis that will make you feel like it’s summer all year long.

If you’re looking for the best RV parks and campgrounds in quartzsite rv parks, AZ, we’ve got you covered with our list of favorites! From desert scenery to mountain views, there’s a spot for every type of camper.

So grab a cooler full of ice-cold drinks, pack up your trailer with your family (or even solo) and head out on an adventure in one of Arizona’s most beautiful places!

Top 8 RV Parks in Quartzsite, Arizona

Finding an RV park in Quartzsite, Arizona can be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider when looking for the perfect campsite: Is it close to the attractions? Will I have my own space with enough room for my RV? What about hookups and WiFi access?

Fortunately, we’ve done that for you! We chose our top 8 quartzsite az rv parks, based on the fun events and activities they host, as well as the unique amenities they offer, and their close proximity to town. Are you excited? Good—us too—let’s get started! 

1. Holiday Palms RV Resort

For all you activity loving RVers, Holiday Palms RV Resort is a dream come true! They’ve got everything from computer club to potlucks and jam sessions to cabaret nights.

These group activities really shine in the winter when you can meet a wide variety of people in the RV community, including snowbirds, mineral hunters, nomads, families, and more!

In case that isn’t enough they also have an extensive list of unique amenities, including: a library, clubhouse, billiards and game room, and a banquet hall.

Quartzsite is an interesting town, but you’ll be having too much fun to ever see it, if you’re staying at Holiday Palms RV Resort. 

Basic Amenities:

• Any size RV
• Propane: Yes (Propane Delivery!)
• Number of RV Sites: 245
• Full Hookups: Yes
• 30/50 Amp: Both
• Back-In/Pull-Through Sites: Both
• Pool/Hot Tub: Both 
• Showers/Laundry: Both
• Pets Allowed: Yes 
• Cell Reception: Yes

Rates: Daily rates start at $39 – check for full rates HERE

Location: 355 W Main St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 – 0.5 miles from Downtown Quartzsite

How to make a reservation?

Call (928) 927-5666; or reserve online – HERE

2. Quail Run RV Park

Home sweet home—something most people say when referring to a stationary house. But at Quail Run RV Park, the saying proves true for mobile abodes as well.

This amazing RV park gives you all the comforts of a home, a kitchen for potlucks and holiday parties, a clubhouse with a library and game room, and even a large screen for game nights. 

However, they say it’s the people that make a house a home. That’s true of Qual Run too!

The staff here go out of there way to ensure you have a good time, and other RVers also strive to maintain a fun culture. You won’t feel lonely while staying at this amazing RV Park! 

• 40′ Max Length
• Propane: Yes 
• Number of RV Sites: 168
• Pool/Hot Tub: Neither
• Pets Allowed: Yes (25lbs or less)

Rates: Daily rates starting at $35 – for full rates check HERE

Location: 918 N Central Blvd, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 – 1.8 miles from Downtown Quartzsite 

Call (928) 927-8810; or check availability – HERE

3. Shady Lane RV Park

You ever wanted to try mining? Well, now you can! When you stay at Shady Lane RV Park they share their mining rights with you, which means you can root around for precious minerals without paying anything extra. Best part? You can keep whatever you want! 

Furthermore, they consider themselves the “campiest” RV park in Quartzsite.

That’s because they keep their grounds primitive looking, offer group campfires, and administer desert tours during the day. If you want wild, then go to Shady Lane RV Park!

• 43′ Max Length
• Number of RV Sites: 120

Rates: Starting at $25 – For full rates check HERE

Location: 185 N Central Blvd, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 – 1 mile from Downtown Quartzsite 

Call 928-927-6844; or check availability – HERE

4. Hassler’s RV Park

Staying at Hassler’s RV Park is the furthest thing from a hassle. In fact, it’s a desert lovers paradise.

They offer ATV tours and all types of different activities in town that will make you feel as though you’ve been transported back to the Old West. 

Furthermore, you get to access Hassler’s Mechanical Zoo when you stay at this RV Park. Over 10,000 horseshoes were supposedly used to create this roadside attraction.

It features everything from palm trees to animals to cowboys, and more! Its sure to get your own creative juices flowing!

• 40′ Max RV Length
• Propane: Yes
• Number of RV Sites: 110

Rates: Starting at $25 – Check their website for seasonal rates

Location: 400 W Main St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 – 0.4 miles from Downtown Quartzsite   

Call (928) 927-6950; or check availability – HERE 

5. B10 RV Park and Campground 

Why does B10 sound like a robot and not an RV Park? No one knows! But it’s still an amazing place to camp your rig for a while.

They seek to join together people in the RV community with their use of social areas, bonfires, and potlucks. You’re sure to make some new friends here!

In the winter you’ll find a lot of precious mineral and gem fanatics here.

If you’re a mineral-phile, or a newbie that’s interested in joining the rock community, this would be a good place to stay. They cater to those interested in the annual gem and mineral shows. 

• Propane: No
• Pool/Hot Tub: Neither 

Rates: Daily rates starting at $30 – Check their website for seasonal rates

Location: 615 W Main St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 – .02 miles away from Downtown Quartzsite  

Call (928) 927-4393; or check availability – HERE 

6. The Scenic Road RV Park

This one is for you snowbirds! You can only stay at this RV Park if you’re 55 years of age or older.

For those that are in their later years, the RV Park offers towns of events and unique amenities.

You can find a calendar of events HERE. As for their amenities they include, a clubhouse with a full kitchen, a dog park, a library, and a community bonfire area/ 

If you stay for an entire season they’ll even give you a whiskey barrel planter to start your own garden.

Now you can grow flowers, herbs, or any other plant you desire from the comfort of your RV!

• 65′ Max Length
• Number of RV Sites: 95

Rates: Starting at $30 – Check their website for seasonal rates

Location: 480 N Central Blvd, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 – 1.3 miles from Downtown Quartzsite  

Call (928) 927-6443; or check availability – HERE 

7. Split Rail RV Park

Guess what? Split Rail RV Park is another 55+ RV park. We told you Quartzsite was paradise for the snowbirds! This one in particular is the ‘King of Amenities’ in town.

Don’t believe us? Well, they provide an enormous recreation hall, an exercise room, horseshoes, cornhole, butterfly garden, and more. It’s impossible to get bored while staying here!

This RV Park also supplies the events. They hold everything from ice cream socials to pool tournaments and quilting to Sunday evening dinners.

If you want to meet new friends or catch up with old ones, this is the spot for you!

• Any Size RV
• Number of RV Sites: 80
• Pool/Hot Tub: Both
• Pets Allowed: Yes (Up to 50lbs)

Location: 1258 N Central Blvd, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 – 2.0 miles from Downtown Quartzsite  

Call (956) 585-8135; or check availability – HERE 

8. Pattie’s RV Park and Propane

If you’re looking for a little less people and a little more privacy than Pattie’s RV Park and Propane is your best bet.

It has the least amount of RV sites on our list at 35. The one drawback is that they also offer little to no events depending on when you visit—their main business is selling propane. 

However, if you’re looking for a little quiet and some relaxation this is your spot!

• 45′ Max Length
• Number of RV Sites: 35

Rates: Starting at $30

Location: 455 E Main St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 – 1.2 miles from Downtown Quartzsite 

Call (928) 927-4223 

Top 3 Things to Do Near Quartzsite

When someone first mentions Quartzsite, you probably think: huh… where is that?

It’s okay unless you’ve been RVing for a while; you’ve probably never heard about this popular Arizona destination for nomads. Fortunately, there’s more here to do than you might initially think! 

We want to share with you our top 3 things to do in Quartzsite so you can visit here like a veteran:

1. Quartzsite RV Show

This FRE annual event blossoms in the dusty city of Quartzsite every winter. An estimated one million campers attend, turning this quiet town into a bustling RV paradise.

It’s where you see the biggest brands in the industry, like, Dometic, Battle Born, RV Country, and more, ply their trade. 

You’ll find seminars teaching you how to build a solar system, where to buy an electronic wheelchair lift and even presentations on excellent travel destinations.

The one drawback? The event does not provide overnight parking. Aren’t you glad we provided a list of the best RV parks in town now?

• Cost: FREE!!!!
• Pets Allowed: Yes, but must be on a leash. This is a large event, so your pet should be comfortable with crowds.  
• Dates & Hours: January 21st-29th, 2023; 9AM – 5PM
• Location: 700 S. Central Blvd, Quartzsite, AZ, 85346

For more information, visit the Quartzsite RV Show website. 

2. Desert Gardens International Rock, Gem & Mineral Show

We’ve got another show for you, but one of a different flavor! It involves minerals.

That’s right, everyone’s favorite subject… Okay, maybe not, but after attending this annual event in Quartzsite, you might change your mind! 

The Desert Gardens International Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show comes to this old mining town every winter.

They bring an assortment of precious stones for viewing, studying, and collecting.

Learn about the most abundant resource on this ol’ dust ball called Earth, and maybe even buy a rock or two.

The event lasts over a month and includes all kinds of other festivities, including music, drinks, food, and more! 

• Cost : FREE!!!
• Pets Allowed: Yes. Friendly pets are allowed on 6ft leashes.
• Dates & Hours: January 1 – February 28, 2023; 9 AM – 5 PM 
• Location: 1055 Kuehn St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

For more information, visit the Desert Gardens International Rock, Gem, and Mineral Show website. 

3. Hi, Jolly’s Tomb

Have you ever looked around the Arizona desert and thought there should be camels here?

Well, you’re not alone; the U.S. government did too! In 1856 Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War approved a plan to bring camels into the desert for transportation and parcel delivery.

As a result, 33 camels landed in Texas, along with a man named Haiji Ali, their caretaker.

Over time, the other members of the ‘Camel Corps’ started to call this man Hi Jolly. He gained fame throughout the region until the entire operation was eventually canceled.

Saddened by these events but still encouraged to live in the United States, Hi Jolly settled in Quartzsite, where he finally passed away.

The locals loved him so much that they erected a tomb for the man. It’s still there today as a pyramid with a camel.

This unusual roadside attraction brings in thousands of visitors every year! 

• Cost : FREE
• Pets Allowed: Yes, but they must be on leashes once again. 
• Hours: Open 24/7, but daytime is best for viewing the tomb.
• Location: W Elsie Ln & Hi Jolly Lane, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

For more information, visit the Hi Jolly’s Tomb website. 

rv lots for rent in quartzsite az

There are many options for RV lots and spaces for rent in the Quartzsite area. Here are some quartzsite az rv park rates :

• Quartzsite Yacht Club RV Resort: This is a highly rated RV park. They offer full hookup RV lots for rent by the day, week or month. Amenities include laundry, clubhouse, activities and events. Rates range from $25-$50/night.
• La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA): This is BLM land located just south of Quartzsite that allows free dispersed camping for up to 7 months. There are no amenities, but you can boondock camp with your RV. Permits are $180 for the full season. Many RVers stay here in the winter.
• Quartzsite Road Runner RV Park: This RV park is 3 miles from downtown Quartzsite. They offer full hookup lots for rent by the day, week or month. Amenities include laundry, clubhouse, pool and hot tub. Rates range from $35-$50/night.
• Desert Gardens RV Oasis: This RV park is just 2 miles from Quartzsite. They feature full hookup lots for rent by the day, week or month. Amenities include laundry, clubhouse, activities and a small store. Rates range from $30-$45/night.
• Quartzsite Holiday Palms RV Resort: This resort-style RV park is in Quartzsite. They offer full hookup lots for rent by the day, week or month. Amenities include laundry, clubhouse, pool, hot tub, tennis and more. Rates range from $40-$60/night.
• RV Pit Stops: This company rents out private RV lots with full hookups in the Quartzsite area. Lots are available by the day, week or month. There are no amenities since these are private lots. Rates range from $25-$50/night.

Wondering what are the cheap rv parks in quartzsite az?

We have a small list of cheap RV parks in Quartzsite; here are some good budget-friendly options:

• La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA): This is BLM land located just south of Quartzsite that allows free dispersed camping for up to 7 months. There are no amenities, but you can boondock camp for free. Permits are $180 for the full season. This is probably the cheapest option for staying in an RV near Quartzsite.
• Desert Gardens RV Oasis: This RV park charges between $30 to $45 per night for full hookup lots. They are open from October to April. Amenities include restrooms, showers, laundry and a clubhouse. For the location and amenities, the rates here are quite affordable.
• Quartzsite Yacht Club RV Resort: This park offers full hookup lots at $25 per night. They are open year-round. Amenities include restrooms, showers, laundry, clubhouse and planned activities. The nightly rates, especially if staying longer term, make this a cheap option.
• RV Pit Stops: This company rents basic but cheap RV lots with full hookups for $25 to $35 per night. The lots are available from October to April. There are no amenities, but the low rates make it an

What are the best RV parks in Quartzsite, AZ?

The best RV parks in Quartzsite, AZ, are La Posa South and La Posa West. These parks offer many amenities, including full hook-ups, laundry facilities, and showers.

La Posa South is located near the town center and features a large swimming pool for guests. It also has a pet area and plenty of open space for activities. La Posa West is located on the outskirts of town and offers stunning views of the desert landscape.

It also has a variety of sites for larger RVs and smaller ones. Both parks provide excellent customer service and are conveniently located close to all the attractions in Quartzsite.

What are the amenities offered by RV parks in Quartzsite?

RV parks in Quartzsite offer a variety of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Many RV parks have full hookups, which include water, electric, and sewer connections. This allows for easy setup and convenience.

Additionally, many parks feature showers, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi access so that you can stay connected while on the road. Some parks even have swimming pools, playgrounds, and other recreational areas to enjoy during your stay.

Also, RV parks in Quartzsite offer convenient access to nearby attractions such as hiking trails, fishing spots, and stores. With all these amenities available, it’s easy to see why Quartzsite is a popular destination for RVers!

Where can I rent an RV lot in Quartzsite, AZ?

The La Posa West Long-Term Visitor Area is great for long-term stays. It’s located on the western side of town and offers full hookups for RVs, including water, sewer, electric, and cable TV.

You can also find many privately owned lots that offer similar amenities. These lots tend to be smaller and more secluded than the public ones but can still provide a great experience for those who want to stay in the area for an extended period of time.

For a short-term stay in Quartzsite, AZ, plenty of campgrounds and RV parks offer nightly or weekly rentals. Most of these locations provide full hookups and access to amenities like swimming pools and recreation areas.

What are the rates for RV parks in Quartzsite, AZ?

The rates for RV parks in Quartzsite, AZ, vary depending on the park and time of year. Generally, RV parks range from $20 to $50 per night.

During peak season (January – March), rates may be higher due to increased demand. Many parks offer discounts for extended stays or monthly passes.

Additionally, some RV parks offer special amenities such as swimming pools, hot tubs, laundry facilities, and pet areas. Before booking a stay, it’s important to check with the individual park for their specific rates and policies.

Where can I find cheap RV parks in Quartzsite, AZ?

The first option is the Kofa Mountain RV Park. This park offers full hookups with 30 and 50-amp power and water and sewer services. It’s situated near the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, so you can enjoy some of Arizona’s beautiful nature while you’re there. Rates start at $20 per night.

Another great option is the Desert Gardens RV Park. This park has many amenities, like a heated pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, and more. All sites come with full hookups, and rates start at just $30 per night.

Finally, if you’re looking for a more rustic experience, the La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) might be what you’re looking for.

What are the best places to go RV camping in Quartzsite?

One of the best places to go RV camping in Quartzsite is La Posa South Long Term Visitor Area. This spot offers plenty of space with over 500 acres and boasts stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. It also has a variety of amenities, including full hookups, laundry facilities, and a dump station.

Another great spot for RV camping in Quartzsite is Hi Jolly Monument Campground. This campground is located near Hi Jolly Monument, a memorial to camel driver Hadji Ali who was hired by the US Army in 1856 to test camels as potential pack animals in Arizona’s deserts. The campground offers full hookups, restrooms, showers, and free Wi-Fi.

Where can I find RV parks near Quartzsite, AZ?

One great option is the La Posa South Long-Term Visitor Area. This RV park is just off I-10 and offers plenty of amenities like a dump station, laundry facilities, and even a nearby grocery store. It’s also close to great attractions like the Big Tent Show and the Quartzsite Yacht Club.

Another great option is the Hi Jolly RV Park. Located right in Quartzsite, this RV park offers full hookups with 50 amp service, restrooms with showers, a pool, and more. Plus, it’s conveniently located near restaurants and other local attractions.

No matter which one you choose, you’ll be sure to find an RV park that meets your needs near Quartzsite!

What are the amenities offered by Quail Run RV park in Quartzsite, AZ?

Quail Run RV Park in Quartzsite, AZ, offers a variety of amenities for its guests. The park has full hookup sites with 30 and 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer. There is also free WiFi throughout the park and cable TV connections at each site.

Additionally, several on-site amenities include a swimming pool, a playground for kids, an outdoor kitchen area with gas grills and picnic tables, and a laundry facility.

Quail Run also offers some great activities for its guests to enjoy. Two fishing ponds are stocked with catfish and bass, and two outdoor horseshoe pits. Other activities include hiking trails, bird watching, stargazing, or relaxing in a peaceful desert setting.

There’s no doubt that Quartzsite, Arizona, is an incredible destination for RV enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, especially during the winter months! With Quartzsite RV camping options galore, such as the fantastic Quail Run RV Park and numerous RV parks near Quartzsite, AZ, you’ll be spoiled for choosing to find your perfect basecamp for exploring this exciting area.

Quartzsite offers a treasure trove of outdoor activities for those who crave adventure. From exploring the desert trails to discovering hidden gems, there’s never a dull moment in this sun-soaked oasis. Quartzsite’s winter climate is hard to beat, with mild temperatures and sunny days proving to be the perfect escape for those who want to avoid the harsh winters of colder regions.

In addition to the stunning landscapes and outdoor explorations, Quartzsite is known for its rich history and cultural attractions, such as the Quartzsite Metal Detector Club and the Quartzsite Gem and Mineral Club. Both clubs offer fun and engaging ways to get involved with the natural resources found in this adventurous Arizona town!

Does any of these options work for you? Let me know if you have any other questions.

About Author / Aaron Richardson

Aaron Richardson is an expert RVer and the co-founder of RVing Know How. Aaron, along with his wife Evelyn, has been living and traveling in their Keystone Fuzion RV since 2017. Their adventures span across the country and beyond, including memorable RVing experiences in Mexico. Aaron's passion for the outdoors and RVing shines through in his writings, where he shares a blend of travel stories, practical tips, and insights to enhance the RV lifestyle.

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Quartzsite Yacht Club

1090 W Main St, Quartzsite , Arizona 85346 USA

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7 Best RV Parks in Quartzsite, Arizona

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Posted on September 20, 2020

Quartzite is a small town in southwestern Arizona with many cool historic sites. This town explodes with RV enthusiasts in the winter months, when it becomes a mecca for gem and mineral rockhounds, snowbirds, off-grid boondockers and more.

Quartzite is extremely RVer friendly, and has some great campgrounds with a variety of vibes. Over our 5 years of full-time RV life, we’ve visited Quartzsite more than a handful of times

Today we’re sharing the best RV parks in Quartzsite, Arizona. But, we have many Quartzsite resources!

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#1  Shady Lane RV Park

Price : $25/night ($37/January), $162-$240 weekly, $325 monthly (not January) plus electric.

Miles to Downtown : Walkable to most attractions.

Why You’ll Love It: “ The Campiest Campground in Quartzite ” is walking distance to everything, has group campfires, shuffleboard, clean restrooms, full hookups, laundry on-site, and they have campers for rent by the night.

What’s The Word : “Super nice folks, great value.” “Easy, friendly reservations.” (CampgroundReviews.com)

Quartzsite AZ RV Park Vibe : 9/10

#2  Burrwood RV Park

Price : $36 daily, $265/monthly (January $395), $1295 season (Oct 1-April 30).

Miles to Downtown : 5 miles

Why You’ll Love It : Burrwood RV Park is for over 55 folks, and has desert sand golf, hiking, prospecting, and direct access to federal land for those that want to explore via ATV.

There are many park activities in the main hall including cards, potlucks, crafts, and socials for the residents.

What’s The Word : “So relaxing, great people, next time I’m staying a month.” “Best access to ATV riding on BLM land.” (Google Reviews)

Quartzsite AZ RV Park Vibe : 8/10

#3 88 Shades RV Park

Price : $29 nightly, $195 weekly, $295 monthly ($395 January/February) plus electric.

Miles to Downtown : Center of town!

Why You’ll Love It : With 24-hour check-ins, you don’t have to worry about late arrivals. 88 Shades RV Park has a recreation hall with daily activities, an RV wash, an oil change station, a dog wash, and an off-leash area.

Very unique for an RV park, they have high-end lapidary (stone cutting and polishing) equipment available and weekly classes.

What’s The Word : “We stayed for a month, then came back the next year for the entire season. Felt like home.” (CampgroundReviews.com)

Quartzsite AZ RV Park Vibe : 9.5/10

#4 Holiday Palms RV Park

Price : $36-$42, $215-$250 weekly, $450-$525 monthly (plus electric)

Miles to Downtown : Centrally located

Why You’ll Love It : With paved streets, and 245 spots, there is a place for you at Holiday Palms . There are horseshoes, pickleball, game room, hot tub, recreation trail, a car wash, and more.

What’s The Word : “Geared more towards long term/seasonal.” “One of the only parks with pavement, people are very friendly and staff is professional.” (CampgroundReviews.com)

#5 Quail Run RV Park

Price : $38 ($40 January), $207 weekly ($280 January), $325 monthly ($495 January plus electric)

Miles to Downtown : 1.5

Why You’ll Love It : Quail Run RV Park is open year-round, unlike some in Quartzite, and the sites have concrete patios, paved streets, and full hookups. The clubhouse has a kitchen facility, and many group scheduled activities during high season. 

What’s The Word : “Staff was nice, the park was clean.” “WiFi isn’t the best and pet limits at 25 pounds.” “Nothing fancy, close to downtown but not in the busy areas.” (Campgroundreviews.com)

Quartzsite AZ RV Park Vibe : 7/10

#6 Park Place RV Park

Price : $29, ($35-47 January), $175-$200 summer, $250 winter monthly, ($495 January)

Why You’ll Love It : Also open year-round, Park Place has 88 gravel spots, covered RV storage for off-season, laundry facilities, and group activities in winter including live music and a dance floor. 

What’s The Word : “Close to the desert so you can walk and explore.” “Not much road noise.” (CampgroundReviews.com)

#7 Riggles RV and Event Center

Price : $25 ($35 January) daily, $160 weekly ($250 January), $300 monthly ($450 January)

Miles to Downtown : walking distance

Why You’ll Love It : A small and quiet park, there is a restroom facility and pay laundry. Gravel sites, easy access. Riggles is a no frills park that is also part of the Passport America discount program (not January).

What’s The Word : “Easy on and off freeway, but some noise.” “Plenty of open desert to let the dogs off-leash.” (CamproundReviews.com)

Trip Planning to Quartzsite RV Parks

There are numerous campgrounds in Quartzsite, many of which are aimed at seasonal snowbird residents with group activities during the winter.

Generally, the feel is casual with gravel spots, desert open space, pay laundry, and full hook-ups. Each park has a slightly different feel from the over 55 crowd to the more pet-friendly and even resort-style with paved streets and fancier services aimed at the long term resident.

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Part 3 of our boondocking adventure continues in Quartzsite, Arizona where we got a taste of the town that is famous for attracting the largest gathering of RVers in the world. We dropped in to see what it’s all about and ended up discovering two very unusual highlights. All will be revealed – literally – in this post and video.

Days 6–7: Quartzsite, Arizona

We left Yuma for Quartzsite on Wednesday afternoon to avoid the high winds. It was only an 85 mile drive (less than 2 hours) but we were still on the road at twilight, taking in the changing colors of the sky as we drove. We pulled into Love’s Travel Stop to fuel the coach and learned they didn’t have a dump station or a tap where we could fill our water tank. Fortunately, we were doing well with our water and had enough on board to last us for another 3-4 days, so Marc dropped the MINI so I could scout out a suitable place to park before taking the coach in.

Quartzsite has an abundance of BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land where you can park and stay for free. On the drive, I had researched a couple of blog posts for ideas and we decided to head toward Dome Rock, as it apparently had good cellular/internet signal and great views of the rock.

The problem was, we had arrived in the dark (which we don’t recommend) and not surprisingly, BLM land isn’t lit up with signs and easy access roads like a campground! We couldn’t see Dome Rock – just a few imposing shadows of things that could be big rocks… or mountains – it was hard to say. We had no idea even which road to take, so decided to just take “Dome Rock Road West” as it sounded like a reasonable guess.

Yep, it was dark. Really dark. No street lights, no buildings, just wide open desert land. Marc drove the coach and followed me in the MINI for about 5 miles along Dome Rock Road West. There were no other cars in sight. Marc decided to pull over for a bit while I went on ahead, in search of a decent and safe place for us to park. Soon enough, another car drove by so I followed them into a dirt road then saw a sign for BLM land and at least a half a dozen other parked rigs. 

I drove up a little further and found lots of open space and level enough ground to safely park. Yay! I called Marc to come on up as I drove back to the entrance of the dirt road to meet him and guide him in. We didn’t want to bother the other RVs so we quickly found a place to park the coach and setup for the night. We’d have to wait until morning to see what our location was really like, and assess if we’d need to move.

TIP: Arrive before dark especially if your setup is a truck and trailer OR fifth wheel. Having the MINI as our toad proved to be very handy to drive ahead and scope out the landscape first before bringing in the coach

We awoke to discover we were actually in a great location – not too close to other rigs and with a nice view of the mountains and yes, Dome Rock! We wouldn’t have to move after all.

The ground was a hard, gravel rocky road covered in thousands of pieces of quartz, probably why the place is named Quartzsite. Being in the rocky, dry desert, Quartzsite is a harsh environment, but it had more vegetation than where we’d stayed near Yuma.

In order to legally stay on BLM land, you need to register and get a permit, yet in all the blog posts I’d read, no-one had mentioned how or where you get one from! So on Thursday morning I took the MINI to find out. With no instructions or guidelines on the BLM sign at the road’s entrance, I stopped to ask a neighboring RVer who directed me back to Dome Rock Road West, a little further along than we’d driven the night before. 

About a mile up the road there was a BLM “camp host” (see pics below) parked with his RV and car just off to the side of Dome Rock Road West. All I had to do was complete a form with our details and dates of our stay and I was given a copy to post up in the window of our RV. 

The permit was completely free and allowed us to stay up to 14 days, but we were only there for 2 nights. I ended up finding this useful information on the BLM website  while writing this post – complete with access directions to Dome Rock camping – so I just learned something new. (D’oh – can’t believe I didn’t think of that at the time).

TIP: Do a Google search for BLM land in the area you’re headed, you will find info on locations, access, directions, facilities and costs on their website!

Feeling adventurous, I decided to take the MINI for a drive up closer to Dome Rock and ended up on dirt road yet again. I kept driving, past a few other RVs, snapping a few photos and kept driving some more, thinking the road might eventually get me back to our coach. Nope, I was headed in another direction entirely. 

The more I drove, the more it became clear that the dirt road was designed for ATVs and not MINIs. After about 10-15 minutes, my phone battery died. I suddenly realized I had no phone charger, no water in the car, less than half a tank of gas in the MINI and I was alone on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere. Hmmm, probably not a good idea. 

The road was narrow so I managed to do a 4 point turn and headed back the way I came before Marc sent a search party out for me! I finally arrived back at the coach, feeling a bit embarrassed, but relieved that Marc hadn’t started to worry yet, though he did wonder what was taking me so long!

So what’s the big deal about the little town of Quartzsite?

Quartzsite is situated about 18 miles east of the Colorado River on I-10 and has a population 3,500. Affectionately known as “Q”, Quartzsite is famous for attracting anywhere from 750,000 to a million RVers every winter and makes the claim that it “could be” the RV boondocking capital of the world. 

Most visitors are snowbirds (travel south to escape the cold weather)  and exhibitors who find Q a mecca for rocks, gems, mineral specimens and fossils during the town’s famous two-month-long gem show and swap meet every January and February. From its humble beginnings the now-massive Quartzsite show has grown to epic proportions with vendors offering everything under the sun.

The busiest time in Q coincides with the huge  RV show in late January. We arrived in early February with hopes there would still be enough life in Quartzsite to get feel for the place and see what all the fuss was about. It seemed just about every RVer we’d met so far had either been to Quartzsite or wanted to go!

So on Thursday afternoon we took the MINI down to Main Street to check out “Q”… it didn’t take long! With the RV show crowds mostly already gone, there were only a few dozen other exhibitors left manning their stalls, though it appeared the town was also setting up for a big “gold show” the coming weekend. We visited a couple of stores that honestly appeared to be full of junk – it looked as though they’d been carrying the same items for years, covered in dust and faded. From old books to vitamin supplements and from costume jewelry to rocks, this store at the end of Main Street had the most random selection of “stuff” I’d ever seen.

In one section they had hundred of copies of vintage Playboy magazines dating back to the 1950s. Both Marc and I have marketing backgrounds, so we found these quite fascinating – the covers, headlines, photos and articles were really very chaste by today’s standards – it was like looking through a time capsule, seeing how cars, stereos and other technologies have changed so much over the decades. 

Back then, the magazines were dominated by liquor and cigarette advertisers with VERY sexist messaging that would cause an absolute uproar today (see the example below). Just browsing through the magazines felt as though we were watching an episode of Mad Men – I’m pretty sure these magazines would have been great research material for the show’s writers!

Being 5pm, most of the exhibitor stalls had already closed for the day, so it wouldn’t be fair to base our browsing experience in Q on that one store alone. We took a drive up and down Main Street to get an feel for it – this took about 5 minutes each way, driving slowly! We popped  into the “Really Good Jerky” store (as touted by the billboards on Main Street) for a taste testing and yes Daniel’s really good fresh jerky  does live up to it’s claim. The store also had some fun soda bottle flavors (Maple Bacon anyone?) and one of the largest and and cheekiest ranges of hot sauces I’ve ever seen!

Marc loved seeing all of the ATVs driving on the roads – alongside cars, trucks and RVs. It’s legal to ride ATVs on the streets in Arizona – naturally, Marc wants one! Sorry hon, we have no way to tow it without switching out our rig setup. Maybe one day. It was pretty evident we’d missed pretty much all of the “action” with the RV show, crowds and the ‘big white tent’ with its rows and rows of vendors hawking all kinds of things you may or may not want or need. 

From what I’ve heard much of what you’ll see at the “big tent” these days are TV shopping network goods and other RV-related items that you can often (though not always) pick up for the same price or cheaper via Amazon. We do love our Prime membership with Amazon!

Still, we managed to discover two other very unusual attractions that you may not expect to be thriving in Quartzsite…

Quartzsite Yacht Club

The first is the Quartzsite Yacht Club . Just think about that for a minute – a Yacht Club in the middle of the Arizona Desert, smack bang in the middle of the Main Street of Quartzsite!? Strange but true. Not only does the QYC have a yacht parked out front of it’s motel/restaurant/bar and grill and boating memorabilia throughout, it also (allegedly) boasts the highest number of members than any other yacht club in the world – but don’t quote me on that! 

Legend has it that the founder, Al Madden, had quite a sense of humor and offered Yacht Club memberships for just $10 (now it’s $25 and includes an official membership card, a T-shirt and a flag or hat). Today QYC boats over 7,000 members, with members from every state in the USA and many countries around the world. As an added bonus, members of the QYC have been known to be granted admission by reciprocity to other exclusive yacht clubs around the world. 

We didn’t join, but if you’re someone who likes to frequent yacht clubs, joining QYC might be worthwhile to try and gain admission to the more expensive (real) yacht clubs in other, more appropriate and exclusive locations, say by the ocean!

The Naked Man’s Bookstore – Reader’s Oasis

Next, I’d heard that the famous “Naked Man’s Bookstore” is one of Quartzsite’s star attractions, so on Friday while Marc was working, I went along to check it out and meet the owner Paul Winer, a former professional musician (and activist) turned second hand bookseller who is most famous these days for…well… being naked! Hmmm, I guess technically he wears a crocheted sock/thong (in Australia we’d call it a G-string) and a hat, but it’s about as naked as you’re likely to see anywhere without going to a male strip show!

Although I’d dropped in unannounced, I managed to convince Paul to do an interview with me. Despite the technological advancements of recent years – with Kindle, Nook and e-reading – Paul says it hasn’t affected hi s business at all.

My visit with Paul ended up being quite a story in itself so I wrote a separate blog post about it – you can read the whole story here.

Or, you can just watch the video  – you just have to meet this colorful character for yourself! For me, it really was the highlight of our visit to Q.

Boondocking progress so far

We did fine running the generator during the day to power our computers for work as we were parked a respectable distance away from other RVs. Our water consumption was going well and Marc was tracking our daily usage with post-it note markings on the fresh water tank – he was confident we had plenty to get us through the rest of the weekend. But we needed to dump our black and grey tanks before heading to Lake Havasu City. 

We left Q on Friday afternoon after work with Marc driving the coach and me in the MINI – we just made it to the RV Pit Stop in time before they closed for the day. Poor Marc, we’re not quite sure whether it was the hot weather brewing the content of the tanks or the fact he had the window open while driving, but it turns out he had a pretty unpleasant 10 minute journey from our BLM parking spot to the RV Pit Stop, so he was VERY happy to dump the tanks. To quote Marc “there was a smell in that coach that would outlast religion!” Ah, the joys of RV life – unpleasant tank odors don’t happen too often but when they do, they’re baaaad!

So, we paid $15 to dump our black and grey tanks. We thought that was pretty expensive really, as that didn’t include filling up with any fresh water and they didn’t even have any dumpsters for us to throw our trash into. They do have fresh water and propane, we didn’t need them though.

We’re thinking the next time we stay in Quartzsite, we’ll probably stay at the BLM land at La Posa instead as it offers a place to refill your water tanks, dump your black/grey tanks and also a place to deposit your trash. Yes, there’s a fee but it’s only $40 for up to 14 days and $180 for up to 7 months which makes for a very inexpensive stay, especially if you have solar power. For us, the convenience of having water, trash and dump station right there would be worth it.

We really enjoyed our views in Quartzsite, complete with more stunning desert sunsets over Dome Rock and the surrounding mountains. Life really is about appreciating more sunsets these days, and we get to enjoy a lot of them!

Final thoughts on Quartszite

While our visit to Q was short and fairly uneventful, we think it would be a much more interesting and fun place to visit in January when the RV show is in town and the place is jamming. That is, if you don’t mind crowds. At least there’s a lot to do and the social aspect would be a lot of fun. 

It’s definitely a place that offers warm, dry weather during the winter months, is well equipped for boondockers, has an abundance of free and cheap BLM land, lots of space and some pretty decent views. So yes, we would go back but ideally when there’s more going on in town, or better yet, if we were to meet up with a group of other RVers so we could hang out together.

One last thing, on our way out of Quartzsite just up from Love’s Travel Stop, we drove past what seemed to be another big area with tents and vendors. Hmmm, completely missed it! Oh well, there was nothing we needed to buy anyway.

Time to hit the road and get to Lake Havasu before dark and catch the winter pyrotechnics show – we’re in the final stretch of our 9 day virgin boondocking experience – feeling pretty good about how we’re doing so far – and only 2 days left to go. Let’s do it!

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5 thoughts on “Boondocking Adventure Part 3: Quartzsite, AZ”

I didn’t realize the enormity of Quartzsite for Rvers until I came across this guide at http://www.epageflip.net/t/174782-quartzsite-visitors-guide

Love your site & videos. One day hope to be full-timing.

Yes it’s pretty massive! We’d like to visit another time when the action is happening, not when it’s over!

Plomosa Road is a great place to stay but it’s a ways away from town. Usually quiet and we get great internet with our Verizon MiFi 🙂

Barb you are speaking our language! Great internet with Verizon MIFI – our number 1 need and priority when staying anywhere during a working week. Does Plomosa Road offer dump station, water fill and trash facilities?

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1070 W Main St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 (928) 927-5628

• 1070 W Main St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346
• (928) 927-5628

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How to go there

Motel Loc: 33.6632 / -114.235

Plan your visit

Bookmark Quartzsite Yacht Club Motel and RV Park

Salads & Sides

Fish & chips, big o's smokin' bbq.

GRATUITY :  18% gratuity is added for parties of 6 or more. CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE :  The Health Department has issued a notice that human consumption of meats, eggs, and poultry products not fully cooked may carry potential health hazards.

Quartzsite Yacht Club Restaurant, Bar & Grill 1090 W Main St, Quartzsite, AZ, 85346, Ph: ( 928) 927-6331