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camping:snowbirding:quartzsite [2021/12/01 15:53] frater_secessus [neighboring areas] |
camping:snowbirding:quartzsite [2023/09/19 20:04] (current) frater_secessus [Quartzsite, Arizona] |
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+ | ===== camping ===== | ||
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. | ||
- | FIXME | + | The camping surface is [[https:// |
- | ===== camping options ===== | + | |
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+ | There are saguaro cacti but they are giant and easy to avoid. | ||
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* 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" | + | * Hi Jolly((corruption of "Haj Ali" |
* 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 | ||
* Road Runner, 5 miles south of Q | * Road Runner, 5 miles south of Q | ||
- | * a free permit is required | + | * a **free permit is required** |
The permit is available from the camp host; typically the host's RV will be near the entrance and have a table out front to facilitate paperwork. | The permit is available from the camp host; typically the host's RV will be near the entrance and have a table out front to facilitate paperwork. | ||
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From north to south: | From north to south: | ||
- | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
- | * Parker BLM, CA - Shea Road, etc | + | * Parker BLM, CA - Shea Road, etc. Hillier, more OHV activity. |
- | * Ehrenberg, AZ((BLM areas may not be technically 25 miles from Quartzsite dispersed)) | + | * Ehrenberg, AZ((BLM areas may not be technically 25 miles from Quartzsite dispersed)). Visually similar to Quartzsite |
* **Quartzsite** | * **Quartzsite** | ||
- | * KOFA wildlife refuge (southernmost portion) | + | * KOFA wildlife refuge (southernmost portion). |
* Yuma | * Yuma | ||
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===== services ===== | ===== services ===== | ||
- | showers, surplus | + | 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. | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Ken's Discount [[https:// | ||
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+ | Showers are available at Main St Laundry ($9 for 20 minutes) and at at least one truck stop (~$12). | ||
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+ | 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). | ||
- | Silly' | + | Trash can be deposited for free at the [[https:// |
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===== events ===== | ===== events ===== | ||