Quartzsite AZ Camping | 2024-25 Everything You Need To Know For Boondocking

[@stephenatkison2914]

I drove a truck for 26 years from Dalton Georgia to Los Angeles and was in quartzsite twice a week and sometimes more.

[@rvingtheusa]

Nice video. Here now enjoying the peaceful desert on Plamosa before the season begins. Like the new market, was surprised to see it. Off to Palm Valley after this time is up. This is yr. 5 for me.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Glad you enjoyed it. It is so much different in the months before and after the RV Show. Safe travels!

[@RViewofAmerica]

Another great video for both new and experienced nomads!

[@RoamingWithRosie]

We appreciate that! Coming from serious, almost professional nomads @RViewofAmerica . See you out there!

[@aboutdawntoday]

That is interesting. I have been coming to Q for years and half the fun is the discovery and half the struggle is aiming your rig in the right direction.lol

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Exactly!

[@stephenatkison2914]

I kept a few gallons of water in my truck to be able to take a bath every day. I used only about a half gallon of water every day to bathe and rinse it off.

[@leeinwis]

Did you wash your bunghole ?

[@nickaltvater5592]

I paid $10 for a clean hot shower

[@RoamingWithRosie]

That's really toughing it out. But we know plenty who do that too.

[@MySonsMother]

I hope to set up an indoor shower in my van.

[@bobmirror7164]

That is great. Yep you got it going on. I got my warm bottle shower down to 3/4 of a gallon, however a gallon and a half is luxury every 4 days. About 12 gallons of water per week is all I use in the van for cooking and showering.

[@sandrahughes3821]

Australian watching , enjoy.i wish Australia had a site like this.

[@MichaelGoydich63]

I've camped at Quartzite. I even met Bob Wells there. Good info and you mentioned/showed some good places. There's a Carl’s Jr. and a local library in town, too. I've been to nearby Blythe, California and I've camped near Parker and I took a day trip up to Lake Havasu.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

The library is nice and they offer decent wi-fi for those that don't have boosters for their campsite. This weekend's episode features Parker. Hope you tune in!

[@RVTIRED]

Some nice tips there. I'll be coming down for the first time this year. Leaving home the day after xmas.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

That's a great time. Safe travels!

[@rogergraves242]

I've Been to Qurtzie for the job most of the time I Always was passing Thru didn't except to get Fuel. Never been there in A Rv yet.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

@@rogergraves242 that was us for many years. But now we enjoy meeting friends & making new friends each year. Thanks for sharing this.

[@michaelmuller4719]

Great information. I enjoyed your video. We are getting ready for retirement and full-time RVing!

[@RoamingWithRosie]

We wish you all the best. Here's a video we did that will give you some things to think about in your planning. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r57ZqGCdgNOgpc0

[@justramblinaround]

Excellent video well executed! We want to get to Q even more now! Great information and facts! Well done! Thank you this is an excellent resource for those going to Q !! One of the best videos I have seen!😊

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Thanks guys! Especially, coming from someone who has such fun and information videos too. Hope you make it out soon.

[@MarthaEwing-s7v]

I look forward to enjoying my first visit 👏🏽👏🏽💞🙏🏽

[@RoamingWithRosie]

@@MarthaEwing-s7v We hope you enjoy it. 😊

[@ronaldohagenow1467]

18 months between oil changes? I change mine 3 or 4 times a year. I’m curious as to why there aren’t graphics on the motor home? I ordered my 40’ 5 th wheel toy hauler without them as well, keeps everyone guessing as to what it is.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

We just repainted the motorhome last year & you can watch the process in our renovation series: tinyurl.com/f75bn5rj Thanks for watching and commenting! Safe Travels!

[@SteveGardner-i8r]

Awesome video. Great overall Info.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Glad it was helpful!

[@airstreamer]

Great video packed full of very helpful information! We are going to be in Arizona this winter and hope to visit the Tent. Thank you! - Michelle

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Thank you. If you can visit the tent during the weekdays it's much easier to see everything. Our video this weekend will show you places to see and camp for cheap north of Quartzsite in Parker and Lake Havasu.

[@airstreamer]

@@RoamingWithRosie Great! Thank you. There was a rumor you might be setting up something for a content creator meet up? Is this true?

[@JordanPattersonM]

Great share and much appreciated

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Over-for-now]

For an outside shower in a motorhome is between your slides. Put up a curtain between your slides. Put a rug down and heat some water to put in a bleach type bottle and soap up and rinse off

[@RoamingWithRosie]

That would be for the hardy survivors out there. LOL Way to cold outside for us in winter.

[@najruqwi7008]

Great video! Thanks I learned a lot 👍.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christinemulholland6124]

oh my, I need a note book, i have no experience, but plan on being on the road in a van by this time next year ! i live in the North East and will become a snow bird , . Thank You Very much for the info ! I will be following you !

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Best of luck and thanks for following! Arizona's LTVA is a great way to stretch your boondocking length of time and dollars, yet, not be totally without necessities.

[@edwinrodeo]

I’m in CT myself… wishing you the best 🙏

[@ellenking2966]

I am hoping to be there as well, next year.....

[@judyconnelly6919]

Very good information, thanks!

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful.

[@scottc5137]

A year and 1/2 between oil changes? Did I hear that correctly?

[@bobmirror7164]

It depends on how much one drives and the climate the vehicle is operated in. Yep after covid I stopped driving and only have to change my car oil every 3 years, and my motorcycle oil every 9 months to stay compliant. Love my e-bike and the near by Family Dollar store.

[@Donkern621]

I've been to both Quartzite and Imperial Dam LTVA. and I can tell you that Imperial Dam has less riff Raff and trash lying around, in my opinion Imperial Dam is better 😊 Hot shower,flush toilets, mail service, propane,trash, The lakes and the river is right there and Yuma is only 20 miles away 👍

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Shhhh. Now everyone will flock there. LOL. It's really pretty down there and close to Yuma.

[@Donkern621]

@RoamingWithRosie Ya I should keep that a secret 🤫

[@bobmirror7164]

I agree with you but Imperial dam is 20 miles from major grocery stores. For even less "drama mama people" try Pilot Knob or the one just inside California on the road to Calexico.

[@yelenakozorezov6587]

Ice. Very nice video thanks. It’s my dream visit this place

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Thanks! It's a great place to spend the winter.

[@homelesstravelinglivingmyd9225]

My second season heading to the Q while exploring along the way, currently I am in Greer’s Ferry Arkansas ❤️🙏

[@leeinwis]

whatcha driving ?

[@homelesstravelinglivingmyd9225]

@ pulling My Camper behind My Truck this Season. 🙏

[@redneck048]

The "Q" is very easy to deal with. Stay away from that area between the months of november thru march. Thats the best time to explore the many other places in the deserts of the southwest.

[@laurajphillips]

Great Vid! Thank You!😊

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Glad you liked it!

[@scottc5137]

It will be great when the cost go up. Keep some of the riff raff that does not respect the desert and keep it clean out of here.

[@peaksandpieces]

And bankrupt the town?

[@RoamingWithRosie]

That's my concern. Businesses both permanent and seasonal depend on seasonal campers. And as we mentioned in the video, so many have found a way to legally keep a "roof" over their head by spending the season in the Q. Plus they can work seasonally too.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Whenever you get a million temporary residents, you'll have a mix of people. There's people of all financial situations. But that's why we prefer the LTVAs. People tend to do a better job at keeping their site under control vs the Free 14 day areas.

[@peaksandpieces]

​@@RoamingWithRosieThis is my fourth season at LTVA West...it has always been free of garbage, etc. I don't judge people by their vehicle, only their actions...I've met amazing people here, found life-long friends, and some of the (as you say) "riff raff" are very smart, creative people that have taught me a thing or two about off-grid living. Not everyone can or wants to own a $100k money pit on wheels.

[@Over-for-now]

This place is clean. Just Pay the fees and maybe they won't raise the fees

[@Brendan2yall]

Chilling in LA Posa South as of now ✌️

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Bet there's a lot more there than 2 weeks ago. Enjoy the sunshine.

[@Brendan2yall]

@RoamingWithRosie watching the people stream in

[@Aikynbreusov]

The Q is a city of itself in the desert of Arizona ... It's aosis of itself

[@BigDrinkTEA]

I built a steam shower in my van using only a gallon and a half of distilled water.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

That's pretty nice!

[@aprildamski8365]

Thank you for this information ❤

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Our pleasure. This weekend's episode will show you some great places to camp for super cheap along the Colorado River in Parker & Lake Havasu. Hope you watch.

[@craftytraveler9238]

Hi Linda and Jamie. 2025 will be my 4th year going to Q. Hope to see you there. This year I am bringing a few friends who haven't been there before. I will share your video out to them.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

I saw you shared it. Thank you so much. We look forward to seeing you there. Some of our group are arriving this week. 🩷

[@craftytraveler9238]

@@RoamingWithRosie I won't be there until 1/7/25. I plan on camping at Hi Jolly with a ladies group and the go to La Posa south for Q25

[@briancase3936]

What LTVA area would you suggest for convenience, to access the dump and water fill ? We stayed a scaddard wash last year, but had to pay for dump and water at a local rv park. I would rather pay the 6 month fee and fill and dump more often, plus we can go to imperial if we want near senator wash area.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

This year there are trash dumps at all 4 LTVAs. I believe that Fresh water is only at La Posa South as well as sewer dump stations. They built and were supposed to open a large sewer dump station & fresh water at Tyson Wash LTVA last year, but it didnt work and sits unused. During January we pay to dump black tank so we don't waste a whole day in line. We get fresh drinking water in town from vending machines.

[@bobmirror7164]

@@RoamingWithRosie My cat and alley cat looks at me crossed eyed when I get near their litter box. Putting water in poo to transport it away creates more and more poo wast water. Our kidneys take most of the water out of the poo and then, for convince we use lots of water to transport it away through pipes.

[@elizabethschulz5300]

We are enjoying our first year at Quartzsite

[@gorrdd]

Thanks RWR... always great info. Gord

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your support.

[@Over-for-now]

Hey, everyone, Kenny's discount store is open again with a different lady. Lots of stuff in both stores

[@kudraadk]

Thanks for the video. I'm hoping to be out there next winter and leave the Adirondack weather behind.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Hope you make it out here, it's great!

[@gordontownsend8439]

Thanks for the info but I'll stick to Florida no dust storms and beautiful beaches. Enjoy

[@user-yw9is9uy5n]

Enjoying your video !! Good Job. BUT please slow down with the pictures, you flash them on the screen for half a second, not only can we not really get a detailed look , its hard on the head

[@RoamingWithRosie]

I totally understand. We watch videos with the remote in hand so we can pause and write info down. It's a battle between viewers like us who would prefer it slower and those with short attention spans. Thanks so much for hanging in there.

[@MySonsMother]

I had to go back 5 times to see the laundry laundry location.

[@barryholiday8998]

Thank you.

[@ShawnPatterson402]

great info thanks

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Thank you!

[@gereshomeE]

THANK YOU! I am saving your video as I found ALL of the information really useful and important! Greetings from the U.K. 🔵🔴🟢

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Awesome! Thank you! We hope you make it out there one day! Truly a bargain and a great base camp for exploring the Sonoran Desert in Arizona & California.

[@gereshomeE]

@ I am hoping to buy an RV in Arizona. BUT I will need a miracle as I am up against two governments: British & Saudi Arabia! ✝️🙏

[@karlvandeventer6867]

This will be our 2nd year. We did the Airbnb thing. This year we have our own rig and have reservations until March.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

How exciting. Congratulations! Our video that comes out tomorrow is about Parker & Lake Havasu. You'll probably be visiting there too.

[@bobmirror7164]

I thought only Indians had reservations. Humm Ha ha ah ha.

[@REGLeaf]

Jamie, Linda, excellent video! Please slow down when flashing your photos. My 79 yr old brain can't follow fast enough anymore.😊 Ron ("in Utah") 😎🇺🇸

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Noted! Maybe next year we'll create a 2 part series to get all the info in. Thanks for hanging in there.

[@bobmirror7164]

Most browser have a short cut key to pause the video. The pause key is "k." Hit "k" again and the video will continue. "j" for backwards 10 seconds, "l" for forward for 10 seconds.

[@LilRuby1961Bonanza]

River island is my favorite in the area!

[@RoamingWithRosie]

We can't believe we never checked it out before. So pretty.

[@Tuttle723]

Michelle and I have been there the last two years and are coming back this year.

[@Over-for-now]

Kenny's discount store is back with different owner. Go see them

[@paulstough2995]

This will be the 15th year for me.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Wow! You were out there back in the day when we couldn't imagine wanting to camp there. You've seen a lot of change.

[@gsp49]

I was there, Scadden Wash, will be back soon.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

That's one area we haven't been over to. We'll have to take a look this year. Thanks for watching!

[@markthompson7288]

My wife and I plan on coming out there in our motorhome in January. This will be our first time. Maybe we will get to meet yall there. Always enjoy your videos.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Thank you. We'll be staying in Q during the big RV show in January. This winter, we plan to explore nearby areas too. Keep in touch. Safe travels on your way out.

[@lawrencewiddis2447]

I look forward to seeing you too.

[@nubiasilva2449]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DamonVagabond]

La Posa here too. Heading to Joshua Tree soon.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

We hope to head over to Joshua Tree this year. And explore down to the Salton Sea. Thanks for watching & sharing.

[@Over-for-now]

Kenny's discount food and dollar store is open again. They might have a different name but you can find a lot of dog and cat food. There's another discount food store in a small shopping area in quartzite. Ask around, the locals can tell you where these stores are or maybe you should ask a snowbird --- we know more than the locals. Lol

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Thanks for sharing this with everyone!

[@Jims-VanLife]

I went there last year. Too busy, too loud, too dusty, too many people, some being predators - so unless you love hanging with a lot of people, barking dogs, and constant vehicle movement, find more remote locations.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

That's what's great about camping. Especially BLM dispersed camping. We each can find just what we enjoy. Safe Travels.

[@MySonsMother]

Very timely video. Just slow down with the pictures so we can actually see them. I think this will end up being one of your most popular videos.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

This is one of our most popular each year we update it. We apologize for the speed. Maybe next year we'll put out a 2 part episode. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelbfree2run883]

Is there a future gym or fitness center on the plans?

[@philipharrisson6894]

I hope there using it to fix the i10.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

The I-10 Thru there just got a total makeover. They were working on it around the clock a few weeks ago.

[@michellecastaneda4104]

No showers in Q are less than 12.00. Truck stops are closer to 20

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Have they upped the price at Main Street laundromat? The Quartzsite beauty salon still lists at $5. Maybe they haven't updated their FB page? Thanks for letting everyone know.

[@bobmirror7164]

Oh just go a head and heat the shower water up on the stove and scare the wild live outside when doing the 1-gallon bottle shower. You can do it You can do it. Yes it seems a bit cave man like but oh well. Break the social boundary and be free. Put the extra $20 in you pocket for other stuff.

[@Vinegarsoup]

How’s the weather in winter?

[@wilberwalker8469]

Nov 22 2024 77 degrees

[@bobmirror7164]

Google it.

[@brettaustin8725]

Where does all that water go? Shower water?

[@RoamingWithRosie]

@brettaustin8725 which part? In th e RV it goes in your grey tank. In the Vanlife set up they used the large tub to catch the water. Less than 3 gallons though.

[@bobmirror7164]

Where dose all water ultimately go? Remember the dinosaurs? Remember what a bear dose in the woods?

[@dennisw.truman3325]

We won’t be able to it out there until 2027 due to health issues. Will we be able to still boondock for free?

[@RoamingWithRosie]

The free BLM areas should still be free. But the LTVA that has been $180 for the whole season will definitely be higher.

[@LundsAtLarge]

1st timers, out at Tyson Wash at the moment.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

We drove thru there a couple weeks ago. We still can't find any updates on the dump station they built last year & didn't open.

[@LundsAtLarge]

@RoamingWithRosie Apparently it will open later when it's peak capacity. Looks like separate dump and water fill 4 lanes each .

[@Over-for-now]

We've been coming 27 yrs. It really fits us in our 80s. Make sure you pay your fees. They want to increase the fees

[@maureenmcgrath5501]

$300 starting next year, 2025

[@Over-for-now]

@maureenmcgrath5501 . Maureen, are you sure.? I have heard many rumors. I don't think these tenters want to pay THAT. Some don't pay the $180 even now

[@Over-for-now]

Hey everyone, there's two discount stores in town. Ask around to find them. Kenny's discount is open again. I'm not sure what the name is now but they have a lot of dog and cat food

[@RoamingWithRosie]

@maureenmcgrath5501 That's the inside scoop we're getting. Proposed high so they can say they listened to the feedback and set it at half what was proposed.

[@OldBastardOnnaHarley]

Those increased fees are for the people who WANT to pay them, not for me. They can shove their fuckin' fees.

[@belladanielleramsey]

So far the proposed fee will be long-term from $180-$600! Short term from $40-$200! Woah!!

[@RoamingWithRosie]

We have some inside feedback which predicts they set the proposal high so they can look like they listened to everyone when they make it half of what was proposed. But we're talking about a Govt program. 😉

[@RVingwithG]

😮🤔🤔☝️17:40 I thought it was $100,000 fine if you changed your oil on LTVA Land

[@Over-for-now]

You are right. They frown on oil changing

[@RoamingWithRosie]

The issue is that people would dump their old oil on the ground. John brings a tank to capture all of it. Here is the actual published statement from BLM Arizona: "To further protect your public lands, you must not dispose of any refuse, hazardous materials, sewage, or gray water, in any manner that would pollute the surrounding area. You should pack it out."

[@philipking8426]

$180 for Sept to Apr for long term

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Yep. At least for this year.

[@Aikynbreusov]

Yeah....some RV ideas are just flat out disgusting...but when you're out in nature, you have to be natural and do thing the primitive way...

[@KeenanModica]

Dope video!

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Glad you liked it!

[@praetorianpatriot3267]

Quartzsite will become a ghost town if they implement this increase. The RV show will go somewhere else..

[@RoamingWithRosie]

@praetorianpatriot3267 Hopefully it won't really be that high.

[@sailology7235]

New push for compliance with regard to vehicle registration. Don't bring a car here and think just because it has an out of state or country license plate that registration can be ignored. The party is over and ADOT wants it revenue. Zero tolerance for unregistered or expired tags. Large fines and even impounding is coming. Just obey the laws and everything is good!

[@bobmirror7164]

Even the BLM LTVA fee of $600 for the season it is cheep. I remember when it jumped from $40 to the current $180 a season. I remember in the late 1970 I rented a nice apartment in Houston Texas for $210 a month; it was 1/4 my monthly wage. Now apartments are up words of $1K a month; again 1/4-ish my monthly wage if I were still working. It is absolutely necessary to keep prices in line with inflation. Take an economics class. The video is the best I have seen on technical details of the BLM LTVA areas. One of the microphones is not working correctly, too low of volume on him speaking. Ha ha ha I went back east for a contract job and it was a shock to see all that green stuff on the ground. My cats look at me cross eyed any time I get near their litter box when camping. Ha ha ah Him and her should move around a bit more when talking. Showering is easy, I figured it out in a Ford E150 van when contracting job in the city. I would park the van door next to a water drain and angle the plywood shower pan covered with plastic to run out the sliding door. Used a stool to sit on and heated the water on the propane burner while making coffee. Really do not need a shower curtain when poring water from 1/2-gallon milk bottles and sitting on a low step stool. Hay, Family Dollar is a major retailer. Ha ha ha. I have learned to "grocery" from them and it is a bit ruff in the non salted meat department. Got to lub stuff. Arrf. hated to do the 800 hour lub jobs on the big jets on the flight line when they did not give one enough time to do it correctly.

[@Over-for-now]

Interesting take on your shower solution We do that also. Ha ha ha

[@barbarawalker3620]

🥰🥰🥰🥰💋💋

[@Bojhjjj]

Is there still just regular bare BLM land that you can camp on for free?

[@RoamingWithRosie]

@Bojhjjj yes. in the video we show where those are in Quartzsite. The video also explains those are 14 days in a 28 day period, and then you must move at least 25 miles away. Hope that helps.

[@Over-for-now]

Keep your clothes on. Old people naked is scary

[@mysurfing3550]

You'll live.

[@bobmirror7164]

Like yea, I agree and in the same breath most of us are all natural. It is the way I was born. Reality is greater than perception. My cats do not care.

[@Over-for-now]

@bobmirror7164 my cat doesn't either. He just adores me

[@CFPVideoProductions]

Please put the person on the left on the left audio tract or please mix each mic to both channels.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Please hang in there. It's a GoPro for most. There is no separate track for each audio. But, we will have some additional new equipment for next year from Black Friday deals, which costs a lot more than what we currently get from youtube. I'm sure you understand the cost based on your channel name.

[@CFPVideoProductions]

@@RoamingWithRosie Swap the microphones. Also, I see you editing with one input track going onto both edited tracks.

[@RoamingWithRosie]

@CFPVideoProductions new mics and new camera for the new year. Thanks for your advice

[@Morningdovecamp]

Thanks for excellent info👍. This might be the year! 🚙🤗🏜️🌞. Enjoy the road!

[@RoamingWithRosie]

Hope you make it out. Safe Travels!

[@Morningdovecamp]

@@RoamingWithRosie thanks! 🌞🚙🏜️

[@charlestait5303]

Your solar can’t keep up with your TWO air conditioners? OH YOU POOR BABIES!!!!!!

[@RoamingWithRosie]

No complaining on our end. Just educating. Cheers!

[@karenbrown2135]

I heard there is BLM land in Quartzsite that is free for camping. Is that true?

[@RoamingWithRosie]

@karenbrown2135 yes. We explained each of the areas, rules, and maps in the video.

[@marychristie6194]

My tip is -I don’t boondock 🤷‍♀️ No thanks

[@philipharrisson6894]

They raised the price to keep the riff raff out. Pretty soon camping will become illegal thanks to the Don. And where's all that money$$$ going it's not to fix up the place for that kind of money you could ar least have a shower . Almost no one working there in fact they have volunteers to help out. Because no one's getting paid to work where's the money going????

[@RoamingWithRosie]

The price hasn't been raised yet. It's for next Fall. But they don't even have enough staff to make sure everyone there has a sticker right now.

[@peaksandpieces]

Trump has nothing to do with how the BLM spends its money. The BLM gets federal money to pay their bills, they are NOT permitted to make a profit. They do control their own budget. The meetings they are required to hold for "public opinion" mean nothing. They will do what they want to do anyway.

[@elbonian1166]

Always a political troll showing up...

[@heartdawg]

BS! Get your facts straight!!

[@Nomaswearefull]

Democrats being miserable bravo