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camping:snowbirding:quartzsite [2021/12/01 16:03] frater_secessus [neighboring areas] |
camping:snowbirding:quartzsite [2023/09/19 20:04] (current) frater_secessus [Quartzsite, Arizona] |
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[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartzsite,_Arizona|Quartzsite]]((the name is historical mis-spelling)) ("Q" or "Q-town") is the most famous snowbird winter haven. It is centered of the intersection of Interstate 10 and US Route 95((which turns west at Q)) / AZ Route 95((heading north)). | [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartzsite,_Arizona|Quartzsite]]((the name is historical mis-spelling)) ("Q" or "Q-town") is the most famous snowbird winter haven. It is centered of the intersection of Interstate 10 and US Route 95((which turns west at Q)) / AZ Route 95((heading north)). |
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| ===== camping ===== |
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The area is known more for snowbird services rather than for aesthetic beauty. | The area is known more for snowbird services rather than for aesthetic beauty. |
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FIXME | The camping surface is [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_pavement|desert pavement]], a hard and fairly flat surface. Venturing off into sand (even beside road shoulders) can result in getting stuck. Avoid camping in //arroyos// (low spots) because flash flooding in the desert is very real. You Have Been Warned. |
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| There are saguaro cacti but they are giant and easy to avoid. Avoid stepping on small plants barefoot as they may have stickers. |
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| "Jumping" //cholla//((CHOY-ya)) cactus (at right) is evil. Don't touch //cholla//, get near //cholla//, or even look at //cholla//. If you get attacked by //cholla// the least painful way to get rid of it is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZUJK_vycYU|with a pocket comb]]. Carry one now, thank me later. |
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==== free ==== | ==== free ==== |
* dispersed camping is only allowed in designated areas | * dispersed camping is only allowed in designated areas |
* Plomosa, 6 miles north of Q | * Plomosa, 6 miles north of Q |
* Hi Jolly((corruption of "Haj Ali")), 3 miles north of Q | * Hi Jolly((corruption of "Haj Ali")), 3 miles north of Q <- often the first to fill up |
* Scadden Wash, 4 miles east of Q | * Scadden Wash, 4 miles east of Q |
* Dome Rock, 6 miles west of Q | * Dome Rock, 6 miles west of Q |
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Groceries and restaurants do exist in Q but tend to be very expensive. Stock your cupboard before arriving. | Informal swap meets and flea markets are plentiful. |
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| Groceries and restaurants do exist in Q but tend to be very expensive. Stock your cupboard before arriving. Having said that, there are many salvage groceries where you can get oddball, expired, and discontinued foods for cheap: |
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| * [[https://goo.gl/maps/eoNgsqsQFH2UgvVW9|Quartzsite Grocery]] (tent) |
| * Ken's Discount [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B039'50.1%22N+114%C2%B013'59.4%22W/@33.6633847,-114.2347689,18.17z/|33.66391,-114.23316]], see arrow [[https://img.mousetrap.net/2022/2022_01_05_09_37_10_584.jpg|on the big yellow tower]] |
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Having said that, there are many salvage groceries where you can get oddball, expired, and discontinued foods for cheap. | |
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Showers are available at Main St Laundry ($9 for 20 minutes) and at at least one truck stop (~$12). | Showers are available at Main St Laundry ($9 for 20 minutes) and at at least one truck stop (~$12). |
RV Pit Stop on 95 has propane, and water by the gallon. If you have a camper or rv you can get bulk water for cheap ($2 for 40 gallons). Bulk water and propane is paid for at the little office in the parking lot. | RV Pit Stop on 95 has propane, and water by the gallon. If you have a camper or rv you can get bulk water for cheap ($2 for 40 gallons). Bulk water and propane is paid for at the little office in the parking lot. |
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Trash can be deposited for free at the [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Refuse+Transfer+Station/@33.6988133,-114.2215062,16.99z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80d1594b336f2817:0x67455b672eee81e0!8m2!3d33.6988136!4d-114.219302|La Paz refuse collection point]] north of Q. Hours are traditionally 7:30am - 2:30pm Sunday through Wednesday but check signage. | Trash can be deposited for free at the [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Refuse+Transfer+Station/@33.6988133,-114.2215062,16.99z/|La Paz refuse collection point]] north of Q. Hours are traditionally 7:30am - 2:30pm Sunday through Wednesday but check signage. |
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Silly's Pizza is a famous pizza place in town. | |
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| [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Silly+Al's+Pizza+In+Quartzsite/@33.6609448,-114.2328899,15.25z/|Silly Al's Pizza]] is a famous pizza place in town. |
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| [[https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11284|Hi Jolly's grave]] is interesting and refers to a part of American history few people know. |
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