Great tour of the camp areas! I really appreciate how you were respectful of both the people out camping and locals in the area. I can imagine that as much as the locals appreciate the revenue from tourists, it has to take a toll on their privacy and sense of peace.
Am glad to find your channel. Lifetime camper, bought a camp tow behind 2 years ago. Was in Quartzsite for the first time just last winter ( from Annapolis Md.) Was QM 3, DE 1048, and SSBN 620.
Good morning Wes, Thank you for your service! My great grandpa was a submariner during WW 1. Quartzsite was a unique place to grow up in. I'm glad people are still making the trek out there. Thanks for sharing and safe travels.
My mother in law Pauline and husband Lew moved to Quartzsite 45 or 50 yrs ago, lived year round in a little house/big lot behind Roadrunner Mkt. on Cowell. Visited w/them 4 times over the yrs in 2000's. He passed and she moved in with another son in CA, a lady (neighbor and friend) Barbara bought their place. My husband passed 2016, now am retired/making a 2018 chev express passenger van 3500 into camper, maybe I'll see Quartzsite again. Love hearing about it from a local. Happy Trails🤙
Hi Anita, Back in the day, the Roadrunner and General store were the only stores in town. I remember going in and getting a Babyruth for a quarter. Good times! Sorry to hear about your husband. Sounds like you have a plan for some nice travels in the near future. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week!
Those small tents you saw while driving thru the camp areas, those are site holders. It means the site is in use. Not all camper people have an extra vehicle or motorcycle attached to their rigs, and when they need to make a quick run for supplies the tent holds their site for them. Although, there are camper people who still use tents on a regular basis and does not mean there is nobody at the site at the time!
I'm definitely a new subscriber and a fellow SEABEE first I was shocked to find your page a Californian by birth I too enjoyed the Quartzsite lifestyle I purchased a new class C but have not built up the nerves to make the visit.
Hi RvRiding. Thanks for the sub and your service! I was stationed in San Diego (North Island) for two years. So much to do and enjoyed my time there. Hope you make it to Quartzsite sometime to enjoy the winter visitor experience. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
😂👍 Gracias for the ride along tour and aerial views of the (Hwy 10 & I 95) area BLM camping areas and public parks. I can’t wait to get out there 🏕🚐💃✨ w/ this video 😂 I’ll have ideas on where to go and I won’t get lost in that vicinity 👀😂
We have been camping out there numerous winters also but mostly way out in the mountains where there was nobody else. But we have an All Terrain Warrior 4x4 camper made by Sportsmobile and we can get to places most people can't. Thanks for taking us back Seabee! We've camped in Wyoming past few winters on our property. Subbed & liked.
Hi MMOverlandAdventures. Thanks you for the sub! I appreciate the support. Sounds like you're set up nice. Wyoming in winter sounds cold though🙂 Thanks for sharing and have a good day!
Thank you so so much...I won't be able to afford $600. For la Posa next year....but I love Quartzsite for the winter....this is my 4th year to enjoy this very special place and all the nice people I meet.
Last time i was out there (2019) i was primitive camping. I remember patiently waiting for the warmth of the morning sun, only to have it taken away by cloud seeding.
Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing where you grew up. I grew up in a small town called SilverBell .About 30 miles from Marana. Sadly it is mostly a ghost town now. The mine is still there but nothing else..I was wondering have you ever been to Havasu falls? It looks so beautiful.
Hi Dave, I wouldn't charge for it. If you have a way for me to email it to you I could do that. Thanks and have a good day! My email is Seabeetraveler@gmail.com
Rural Quebec Canada here. Your video is definitely a keeper for future reference. Due to a health crisis, we're going to have to downsize and sell the small homestead. But we're not going to move into some seniors retirement community and wait to die. We'll buy a decent trailer/pick-up and explore God's earth before meeting Him in person. Quartzsite will be a definite go-to.
Hi Alfyr, I'm glad you liked the video. Sorry to hear about the health issues and having to downsize. I wish I had more time to travel, I will be eligible for my social security in just a few years. Stay safe up in Quebec and have a wonderful day!
Awesome! I'm an old time Quartzsite winter camper from Phoenix. I took a day trip today (11/09/2024) to check out my old campsite I'll soon be visiting here and there during the winter season (Scadden Wash Area). Question: Who has better meats; Roadrunner or Coyote, or somewhere else? I always shop in Phoenix and bring food with me to camp, but, if I can support local businesses, I'll start shopping Quartzsite for my grillin & chillin dinners. Filets/pork chops/chicken thighs, preferably. And, how's the Mexican food choices in town? Who has the best chorizo breakfast burritos and the best carne asada lunch burritos? I might be back next weekend for a weekend camping trip, so, thank you in advance with any recommendations. Cheers! Pete in Arizona - KI7LIL
Hi Pete, Coyote fresh and the road runner each have their own butchers. The hamburger at coyote is good. As far as mexican choices I like the fish tacos at Taco Mio. There are also a couple of pretty good food truck options as well. I didn't make it to the Scadden wash campground, much to my chagrin. Hope that helps and have a great week!
@SeabeeTraveler Thank you, I'll go to Coyote for ground beef... I make pretty good burgers on the grill. And, I know where Taco Mio is and will give them a try for lunch.
Thanks for the info brother! I am heading that way to volunteer with Howard for the rtr and I don't want to pay to stay as that defeats the purpose of my style of vanlife.
Just a heads up I was camped next to a person last year who liked playing with his drone in the ltva, quite a bit. He got a warning from a ranger that drones and aircraft are not allowed on the ltva property. He continued anyway and got caught and had his permit revoked for the year. Just thought you should know. Yeah I know, people do it all the time. Just be aware it's technically against the rules.
Just interested in knowing if it would be worthwhile bringing my three wheel Can-Am spider out there if we go camping. It’s definitely not an off-road vehicle, but would there be other places to go check out? Thinking about going there when the RV show is going on. Thanks for your videos and response!😊
Hi Flyingfletchers, You should be ok to bring out the Spider, Most of the camping locations and sites are on dirt roads but they are pretty well maintained. There are some cool sites like the abandoned Gold eye mine just southwest of town, Hi Jolly tomb which is in town. There is a museum in town as well. In the peak season there is usually quite a bit of traffic so a smaller vehicle has it's advantages, for travel and parking around the shows. Hope that helps and have a great week!
Thank you! How do people stay all winter there when most of the sites are 14 day sites? I’m new to your channel and am learning about Quartzsite. We are looking for a warm place for winter.
Hi Susan, Welcome to the channel! There are quite a few RV parks in the town itself. If they want to camp long term out of time, they will go to the long term camp sites.There are four of them just south of Quartzsite and a really nice one a little north of Yuma. (Imperial Dam) Otherwise you would have to move every 14 days 25 miles or farther. Hope that helps and have a wonderful holiday!
There's two great discount stores with healthy dog and cat food. I don't mean family dollar type. They are stores that bring in food from Costco or other places that might be a little outdated. Kenny's has a store in back where everything is only one dollar
Thank you great tour. I’ve never been to Q before. Planning on coming down this year. How much does it cost for 14 days, and where would you pay for your permit? Sorry new to this
Hi Marion, If you are only staying for 14 days you can stay at the dispersed camping areas for free. If you want to stay at the LTVAs 14 days is $40. There are hosts at the main entrances where you can pay. You can pay online as well. Hope that helps and have a good day.
Hi Beemrdon, It's mostly getting out and exploring some of the local history and terrain. When the shows start up, getting out and checking out all the stuff. Other than that, relaxing and enjoying the usually good weather. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Hi Edward, the problem with winter camping in Quartzsite is that there are so many people camping out in the desert. You would have to get quite a ways to be able to camp and shoot safely. I was told there is an unofficial shooting range about 6 miles north of town the locals use, but I've never been there. Hope that helps and have a good day!
Hi Lisa, To get a State Trust permit in Arizona, you need to purchase a "Recreation Permit" from the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) online or in person at their office. Hope that helps and have a great day!
Where do your parents and siblings live now? We have never been to the Quartzsite area yet. After watching this. We will do a day trip from Kingman. Thank you
Hi Teresa, These dispersed sites don't have any amenities. The LTVAs around town have public restrooms, sewer dumps and access to water. Just not at the individual sites. They are pretty much off grid campsites. I'll be putting another video about the Long Term Visitor Areas soon. Hope that helps and have a great day!
Hi WizardTom, much to my chagrin, I have no excuse for not getting out there. I hear it's nice and will be back in Quartzsite the near future. I'll make a point to get out there. Thank you for the question and have a wonderful day.
I do not like to cook. I wish quartzite had more fast food like Havasu and a big groc store to get easier food to fix. I am tired of going to Havasu with all the rich and side by sides. I want a place in AZ where it is quieter and not all that dust and noise.
Hi mycocoaone, I know what you are saying... but, there are quite a few food trucks in town during the winter months that compete against the chain fast food places. Also there is a DG market that opened recently on the east end of town. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
Hi Robert, Thank you for reminding me. The best locations for service are at La Posa North, or the Plamosa & Scaddan dispersed camping areas. Thanks again and have a great day!
Hi all, Check out my top 10 Quartzsite videos from the last 12 months:
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Great! footage of quartzite campgrounds 👍 thanks for the tour bud
Thank you Cagsix, I appreciate the kind words. Have a good one!
Great tour of the camp areas! I really appreciate how you were respectful of both the people out camping and locals in the area. I can imagine that as much as the locals appreciate the revenue from tourists, it has to take a toll on their privacy and sense of peace.
Thank you Roseanna, Growing there I understand how Quartzsite lives in symbiosis with the winter visitors. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
Great tour 👍. It must be very heart warming to return to the town of your youth. To see all the changes. Love the drone footage 👍. Beautiful views 👍
Hi Najruqwi, It is good to get back and see old friends and the sites. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
great Info Randy
Thanks Russ!
Yay,Love Quartzsite, great video. Thanks, Randy 👍
Thank you Lloyd, Have a good one!
Great drone footage 👍. Yes please come back here during the big tent and rtr so we can see how filled it is 👍
Good Morning Najruqwi, I've been gearing up for my trip back to Qtown for a bit now. Can't wait! Have a good day!
Am glad to find your channel. Lifetime camper, bought a camp tow behind 2 years ago. Was in Quartzsite for the first time just last winter ( from Annapolis Md.)
Was QM 3, DE 1048, and SSBN 620.
Good morning Wes, Thank you for your service! My great grandpa was a submariner during WW 1. Quartzsite was a unique place to grow up in. I'm glad people are still making the trek out there. Thanks for sharing and safe travels.
My mother in law Pauline and husband Lew moved to Quartzsite 45 or 50 yrs ago, lived year round in a little house/big lot behind Roadrunner Mkt. on Cowell. Visited w/them 4 times over the yrs in 2000's. He passed and she moved in with another son in CA, a lady (neighbor and friend) Barbara bought their place. My husband passed 2016, now am retired/making a 2018 chev express passenger van 3500 into camper, maybe I'll see Quartzsite again. Love hearing about it from a local. Happy Trails🤙
Hi Anita, Back in the day, the Roadrunner and General store were the only stores in town. I remember going in and getting a Babyruth for a quarter. Good times! Sorry to hear about your husband. Sounds like you have a plan for some nice travels in the near future. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week!
Always love a Q-town visit. Thanks!
You're welcome Zap. Have a good one!
This is so helpful. Thank you. Nice aerial footage as well. 🏕️
Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad it helped. Have a great day!
Thanks for another great video with great info!
Hi James, You're welcome and have a good day!
Great video! Thanks.
Good morning Pamela, Thank you for the kind words. Have a great day!
Great information and footage. Thank you❤👍👍👍🚐
Good morning Jenn, Thank you for the kind words. Have a great day!
Those small tents you saw while driving thru the camp areas, those are site holders. It means the site is in use. Not all camper people have an extra vehicle or motorcycle attached to their rigs, and when they need to make a quick run for supplies the tent holds their site for them. Although, there are camper people who still use tents on a regular basis and does not mean there is nobody at the site at the time!
Hi Pinksouthern-girl, Thank you for letting me know about that. I'll keep that in mind from now on. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
Cell servi ce is great
Oh okay. Good solution.
I'm definitely a new subscriber and a fellow SEABEE first I was shocked to find your page a Californian by birth I too enjoyed the Quartzsite lifestyle I purchased a new class C but have not built up the nerves to make the visit.
Hi RvRiding. Thanks for the sub and your service! I was stationed in San Diego (North Island) for two years. So much to do and enjoyed my time there. Hope you make it to Quartzsite sometime to enjoy the winter visitor experience. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
1of my future RV spots.
Safe travels redfoot69!
😂👍 Gracias for the ride along tour and aerial views of the (Hwy 10 & I 95) area BLM camping areas and public parks. I can’t wait to get out there 🏕🚐💃✨ w/ this video 😂 I’ll have ideas on where to go and I won’t get lost in that vicinity 👀😂
Hi Benita, You're welcome! I'm glad you got some info you could use. Safe travels and have a great week!
We have been camping out there numerous winters also but mostly way out in the mountains where there was nobody else. But we have an All Terrain Warrior 4x4 camper made by Sportsmobile and we can get to places most people can't.
Thanks for taking us back Seabee!
We've camped in Wyoming past few winters on our property.
Subbed & liked.
Hi MMOverlandAdventures. Thanks you for the sub! I appreciate the support. Sounds like you're set up nice. Wyoming in winter sounds cold though🙂 Thanks for sharing and have a good day!
Thank you.ive never been to Dome rock .good overview.
Thank you Marcelolney, I'm glad you were able to see something new. Have a wonderful day!
Lived there for 2 years helped build hi jolly RV park, main trading post, place next to the stagecoach and the yacht club exterior remodel in 2017
Great video.
Thank you! Have a good day.
Thank you so so much...I won't be able to afford $600. For la Posa next year....but I love Quartzsite for the winter....this is my 4th year to enjoy this very special place and all the nice people I meet.
Good morning Donna, I'm always glad to visit Quartzsite when I can, especially this time of year. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week!
Nice video looking forward to your next when you come back for when it is busier.
Thank you Tyman, I'm looking forward to it as well. Have a good day.
Watching from North of Quartzite. Planning to go to town today and attempt to socialize 🙂
Hi Matt, hope the socializing went well.🙂 Thanks for sharing and have a good day!
Love ur vids...
Thank you Mountainmacgyver!
Last time i was out there (2019) i was primitive camping. I remember patiently waiting for the warmth of the morning sun, only to have it taken away by cloud seeding.
This time of year it might take a minute to warm things up out there. Thanks for sharing NewLife and have a good day!
Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing where you grew up. I grew up in a small town called SilverBell .About 30 miles from Marana. Sadly it is mostly a ghost town now. The mine is still there but nothing else..I was wondering have you ever been to Havasu falls? It looks so beautiful.
Hello Jeannette, I haven't been to Havasu falls yet, but it definitely has my attention. Thanks for the tip and have a wonderful day!
@SeabeeTraveler Thank you! Yes if you go please do share it with us! I think you would like the hike too 😊
@@jeannettefreeman9023 Will do. Since it's on the reservation, I'll have to see what rules they have for videos. Thanks again!
Great video. Looking forward to a video in January, curious about campsite availability during the peak season.
Thank you Ron! I am looking foward to that as well. It is a big difference during that time. Thanks again and have a good day!
loved the song about quartzite - Can I buy a copy
Hi Dave, I wouldn't charge for it. If you have a way for me to email it to you I could do that. Thanks and have a good day!
My email is Seabeetraveler@gmail.com
Rural Quebec Canada here. Your video is definitely a keeper for future reference. Due to a health crisis, we're going to have to downsize and sell the small homestead. But we're not going to move into some seniors retirement community and wait to die. We'll buy a decent trailer/pick-up and explore God's earth before meeting Him in person. Quartzsite will be a definite go-to.
Hi Alfyr, I'm glad you liked the video. Sorry to hear about the health issues and having to downsize. I wish I had more time to travel, I will be eligible for my social security in just a few years. Stay safe up in Quebec and have a wonderful day!
Awesome! I'm an old time Quartzsite winter camper from Phoenix. I took a day trip today (11/09/2024) to check out my old campsite I'll soon be visiting here and there during the winter season (Scadden Wash Area). Question: Who has better meats; Roadrunner or Coyote, or somewhere else? I always shop in Phoenix and bring food with me to camp, but, if I can support local businesses, I'll start shopping Quartzsite for my grillin & chillin dinners. Filets/pork chops/chicken thighs, preferably. And, how's the Mexican food choices in town? Who has the best chorizo breakfast burritos and the best carne asada lunch burritos? I might be back next weekend for a weekend camping trip, so, thank you in advance with any recommendations. Cheers! Pete in Arizona - KI7LIL
Hi Pete, Coyote fresh and the road runner each have their own butchers. The hamburger at coyote is good. As far as mexican choices I like the fish tacos at Taco Mio. There are also a couple of pretty good food truck options as well. I didn't make it to the Scadden wash campground, much to my chagrin. Hope that helps and have a great week!
@SeabeeTraveler Thank you, I'll go to Coyote for ground beef... I make pretty good burgers on the grill. And, I know where Taco Mio is and will give them a try for lunch.
Thanks for the info brother! I am heading that way to volunteer with Howard for the rtr and I don't want to pay to stay as that defeats the purpose of my style of vanlife.
Hi Supertramp, You're welcome. I agree I would rather stay in the free spots too. Safe travels and have a good day!
Gracias/thank you.
De nada Juana, It was a fun trip back to my home town. Have a good day!
Just a heads up
I was camped next to a person last year who liked playing with his drone in the ltva, quite a bit.
He got a warning from a ranger that drones and aircraft are not allowed on the ltva property.
He continued anyway and got caught and had his permit revoked for the year.
Just thought you should know.
Yeah I know, people do it all the time.
Just be aware it's technically against the rules.
Thanks for the heads up Reuben. I tried to stay away from any campers. Have a great day!
Just interested in knowing if it would be worthwhile bringing my three wheel Can-Am spider out there if we go camping. It’s definitely not an off-road vehicle, but would there be other places to go check out?
Thinking about going there when the RV show is going on.
Thanks for your videos and response!😊
Hi Flyingfletchers, You should be ok to bring out the Spider, Most of the camping locations and sites are on dirt roads but they are pretty well maintained. There are some cool sites like the abandoned Gold eye mine just southwest of town, Hi Jolly tomb which is in town. There is a museum in town as well. In the peak season there is usually quite a bit of traffic so a smaller vehicle has it's advantages, for travel and parking around the shows. Hope that helps and have a great week!
Found a nice spot. Ehrenberg,pretty far back !
Hi Neal, Ehrenberg has some nice places along the river. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
Thank you! How do people stay all winter there when most of the sites are 14 day sites? I’m new to your channel and am learning about Quartzsite. We are looking for a warm place for winter.
Hi Susan, Welcome to the channel! There are quite a few RV parks in the town itself. If they want to camp long term out of time, they will go to the long term camp sites.There are four of them just south of Quartzsite and a really nice one a little north of Yuma. (Imperial Dam) Otherwise you would have to move every 14 days 25 miles or farther. Hope that helps and have a wonderful holiday!
There's two great discount stores with healthy dog and cat food. I don't mean family dollar type. They are stores that bring in food from Costco or other places that might be a little outdated. Kenny's has a store in back where everything is only one dollar
Thanks for sharing the information Over-for-now. Have a great day!
Dude I spent my first winter in a tent inside my vendor tent, setup behind the main trading post
Hi Tommy, that would be a tough winter. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
if u rent a box for your mail, can u use it to get your drivers liscense.
I don't think so Brian. You'll need documents to prove your physical address. Hope that helps and have a good day!
Thank you great tour. I’ve never been to Q before. Planning on coming down this year. How much does it cost for 14 days, and where would you pay for your permit? Sorry new to this
Hi Marion, If you are only staying for 14 days you can stay at the dispersed camping areas for free. If you want to stay at the LTVAs 14 days is $40. There are hosts at the main entrances where you can pay. You can pay online as well. Hope that helps and have a good day.
I see that there is a lot of desert to camp in. All well and fine .. .but what is there to do once you're there?
Hi Beemrdon, It's mostly getting out and exploring some of the local history and terrain. When the shows start up, getting out and checking out all the stuff. Other than that, relaxing and enjoying the usually good weather. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Had a friend who owned main trading post and outback pizza that lived in community you live at
Where can you camp and shoot or target practice?
Hi Edward, the problem with winter camping in Quartzsite is that there are so many people camping out in the desert. You would have to get quite a ways to be able to camp and shoot safely. I was told there is an unofficial shooting range about 6 miles north of town the locals use, but I've never been there. Hope that helps and have a good day!
@SeabeeTraveler thanks.
Face Tattoo Deke Brewer with his three dogs on the corner at the very beginning of the video.
where do you get the state land permit and how much does it cost?
Hi Lisa, To get a State Trust permit in Arizona, you need to purchase a "Recreation Permit" from the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) online or in person at their office. Hope that helps and have a great day!
What years did you grow up here? Just passed thru going to palm springs from arizona.
@stevenbarnes8238 I was there from 1976 to 1985. Safe travels to Palm Springs.
Where do your parents and siblings live now? We have never been to the Quartzsite area yet. After watching this. We will do a day trip from Kingman. Thank you
Hi John, We are all spread out these days. If you haven't made it to Quartzsite yet, safe travels.
Do these spots have water, electric and sewer?
Hi Teresa, These dispersed sites don't have any amenities. The LTVAs around town have public restrooms, sewer dumps and access to water. Just not at the individual sites. They are pretty much off grid campsites. I'll be putting another video about the Long Term Visitor Areas soon. Hope that helps and have a great day!
why did you skip Scaddan?
Hi WizardTom, much to my chagrin, I have no excuse for not getting out there. I hear it's nice and will be back in Quartzsite the near future. I'll make a point to get out there. Thank you for the question and have a wonderful day.
I all way want to visit Arizona but scared to drive from Indiana
It is a bit of a drive, but it's worth it. Hope you make is someday. Have a great day!
All those vans are the rainbow people and those who travel and live in their vehicles
Ahh..... that make sense. Thanks for sharing and have a good one Tommy!
You just can't fly at rc park without registration (insurance).
I do not like to cook. I wish quartzite had more fast food like Havasu and a big groc store to get easier food to fix. I am tired of going to Havasu with all the rich and side by sides. I want a place in AZ where it is quieter and not all that dust and noise.
Hi mycocoaone, I know what you are saying... but, there are quite a few food trucks in town during the winter months that compete against the chain fast food places. Also there is a DG market that opened recently on the east end of town. Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
Q has plenty of food choices
You didn't mention how the cell service is at these campgrounds☎️📵
Hi Robert, Thank you for reminding me. The best locations for service are at La Posa North, or the Plamosa & Scaddan dispersed camping areas. Thanks again and have a great day!
Reality is none are over 25 miles restrictions on 14 day stays , who really keeping track
Miscifmaker, I wonder about that too. There are ranger out there though. Have a good day!
VERY COOL..IS GRUBSTEAK STILL IN BUSINESS?
Hi desertraider, Unfortunately it's closed down for good. Which is a shame, because I never got to try it out. Have a great day!
Like Az weather but not the dust.
Hi Karen, I agree 100%. At least in the winter months. Have a wonderful day
What/who was that?!?! 🤣
Hi Steve, He's one of the many wonders of Quartzsite that make it unique.🙂 Have a good day!
I got to High Jolly on the 3rd and there was only 2 or 3 campers here. The last few days they have been steadily coming in.
Hi James, Thanks for sharing the update. I can't wait to get back there in the near future. Have a great day!