Quartzsite, AZ -- RV'ers Haven

Quartzsite, AZ is a sleepy town of about 3,000 residents during the hot summer months but when the temperatures cool down to the 70's, hordes of RV'ers from the north and vendors following potential customers swell the number to around 500,000. The RV'ers stay in the various private campgrounds and more in the open desert managed by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management). Then it becomes the largest flea market in the U.S. and has the feel of a boom town. A big RV show is held annually and several gem and mineral shows can be found around town. When the temperatures climb back to the 80's and higher in April and May, the northerners migrate back and the town goes back to sleep.

Narrator's accent -- Filipino.

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[GOODFIDDLER]

I have been in Quartzsite, AZ for several years. Quartzsite is on the decline due to its own policies. The town raises taxes for the winter, have imposed new fees on business and vendors. The B.L.M. is shutting down desert A.T.V. riding. This is causing winter visitors to reconsider staying for the winter. I am considering other options for the first time in years.

[photonuser]

@GOODFIDDLER I had been to Quartzsite this year and the sales tax is up to 11%. The town is in political turmoil and charges of corruption are being levied against some town officials. Surprisingly, I observed more RVers at the Plomosa Rd. BLM and Dome Rock BLM camping sites this year than last year.I hope they can get their acts together and avoid driving the RVers, businesses and vendors away.

[photonuser]

Thanks kjillian1, there is more to the place than can be shown in the video. I'll be back there in 2 days.

[photonuser]

@croshayallday, thanks!

[briankeitht]

Charice! The greatest singer ever. Oh, and Quartzsite looks cool, too.

[GOODFIDDLER]

I to hope Quartzsite can get it together again. I enjoy coming back year after year. Another big problem Quartzsite faces is the B.L.M.'s closing of the ATV trails. A large number of visitors come to Quartzsite to ride ATV's. The B.L.M intension is to close most of the trails to keep us off their land. That will cause many visitors to go elsewhere to do other pastimes. Quartzsite's only defense is to get the Govenor, state legislators and federal legislators to help.

[roservpark]

great video

[roservpark]

Great video. 

[kjillian1]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing it. Just like being at Quartzsite.