[Snowy Bird]

We are going to be staying in Scottsdale from approx. Feb 16 to 21st. Not taking the TC (have reservations at a hotel), but are having the bikes trailered out there.
There's a women's bike rally in Scottsdale that we're attending.
We will be checking out the area all around including Quartsite, Yuma for future camping.
Anyone with COLD BEER for thirsty Canadians that wants visitors (Doug & I) for a couple of hours on one of these days?

[lloyds]

I have to ask. I drove through Quartzite at Christmas time and all I saw were campers, motorhomes, trailers, as far as the eye could see, just parked out there in the dirt. 60 some years in the pacific northwest might have spoiled me but for the life of me I can't see the draw for that particular area. What do all those people do for water and sanitation support? Further east was really nice, like Joshua Tree, spent a couple nights up there and enjoyed it, but we travel with a labrador and it is really hard on a dogs feet when they get the thorns all the time. Just curious. I am not ruling any of it out, just wondering what I am missing.

[Snowy Bird]

lloyds, on 09 February 2010 - 09:47 AM, said:

I have to ask. I drove through Quartzite at Christmas time and all I saw were campers, motorhomes, trailers, as far as the eye could see, just parked out there in the dirt. 60 some years in the pacific northwest might have spoiled me but for the life of me I can't see the draw for that particular area. What do all those people do for water and sanitation support? Further east was really nice, like Joshua Tree, spent a couple nights up there and enjoyed it, but we travel with a labrador and it is really hard on a dogs feet when they get the thorns all the time. Just curious. I am not ruling any of it out, just wondering what I am missing.

We've never been there before, so that's why we're doing a short trip to check out the area.
I guess the break from our brutal Alberta winter this year is a welcome relief.
I see you're from Oregon and obviously used to lush green forests. Typically that is where we camp also, in the mountains, surrounded by huge trees.
I've been warned about the desert like conditions, but it's usually what you make of it.
There are just so many people that go there for the winter, that it can't be all bad.
I'll reserve my judgement until I see it for myself.

[Gary]

Keep the dog away from the jumping cactus or you will have a mess on your hands,we find Why in southern az much better than Quartzite for that reason and its nicer scenery.Throw your graywater in the bushs and water & a dump station are not far away.

[jimd40]

Joanne and Doug you are most welcome to spot by and have a cold Beer with us here in Yuma az right off I 8 exit 14.....Nancy says you can't give any beer to Heiko....lol...JIM

[Snowy Bird]

jimd40, on 10 February 2010 - 12:15 PM, said:

Joanne and Doug you are most welcome to spot by and have a cold Beer with us here in Yuma az right off I 8 exit 14.....Nancy says you can't give any beer to Heiko....lol...JIM

Jim & Nancy & Heiko,
That's great. We'd love to hook up with you guys.
I'll get in touch via this site once we are in the area, probably the middle of next week.
Has Heiko quit drinking beer? LOL

[btggraphix]

lloyds, on 06 February 2010 - 08:47 AM, said:

I have to ask. I drove through Quartzite at Christmas time and all I saw were campers, motorhomes, trailers, as far as the eye could see, just parked out there in the dirt. 60 some years in the pacific northwest might have spoiled me but for the life of me I can't see the draw for that particular area. What do all those people do for water and sanitation support? Further east was really nice, like Joshua Tree, spent a couple nights up there and enjoyed it, but we travel with a labrador and it is really hard on a dogs feet when they get the thorns all the time. Just curious. I am not ruling any of it out, just wondering what I am missing.

I've never been there, but it seems that those that full-time year-round are often not really looking for a place to be completely by themselves - they want to be a part of more of a social RV'ing situation - but yet, not spend a bunch of money at an RV park. Quartize isn't the only place like this, but it seems to be the biggest, most famous.

As far as seweage and water, that's a draw about Quartzite - there are somany people there that support service companies have sprung up and can provide sewage and water trasport. So you can basically go park there, and live the whole winter without ever moving the camper.

Not my cup of tea but I wouldn't mind checking it out sometime.

Have fun snowy!
BT

[Budster]

I go there every year with a group of about 15 rigs, set up our own camp area.
picture from last year:


We stay in the LTVA area ($40.00 /2 weeks) or you could stay 6 months for $180.00. For these fees you have access to their dump sites and fresh water supplies. There are mobile services available if you dont want to drive to the dump $20.00.

At the time we go there is an RV show and a bunch of flea market vendors there. They sell everything you don't need....