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Enjoy the spirit of the old west
while viewing the many shades
of red and blue painted puffy clouds
overlooking the silhouetted purple
mountains surrounding Quartzsite. This
vivid picture of the Sonoran Desert's typi-
cal sunrise or sunset is but one of the many
enjoyable features of your voyage around and
through Quartzsite, Arizona.
Quartzsite has long been recognized for its unique
geological treasure-trove of gems, minerals, and pre-
cious metals. It is most often referred to as the The
Rock Capital of the World. For more than 50 years,
vendors congregate here for the annual Quartzsite
Rock and Gem Shows where wholesale and retail deal-
ers from around the world buy, sell, trade, or barter for
the most rare and valuable commodity.
Winter visitors escaping cabin fever are attracted by the
warm winter days and nights and the affordability of win-
tering in western Arizona. RV travelers can choose from
dry-camping at one of many Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) 14-day or long term camping areas, or stay at one
of over 60 RV parks having full utility hookups. Visitors will
enjoy the out-of-doors attractions of the many swap meets,
arts and crafts shows, or the surrounding day trips into
Mexico, Lake Havasu City, Grand Canyon, or even Disney-
land. Additional activities include gold mining, hiking, clas-
sic car shows, and classes in arts and crafts.
Night time entertainment includes the typical table games,
several Bingo parlors, or the many musical jam sessions
held at most RV parks. The QIA (Quartzsite Improvement
Association) hosts numerous night time live entertain-
ment shows. Mild winter nights allow visitors to sit
around a campfire and listen to the tall tales of some
would-be or never-was cowboy, lamenting of his lost
youth while steaks and hamburgers grill over the
campfire.
Pioneers, settlers, and prospectors have been riding
the trails around Quartzsite for more than 200 years.
But now, they have a brand new steed; one with a
whole herd full of horsepower. The OHV in all of
its forms is now able to transport riders in rela-
tive comfort. Enjoy your visit to Quartzsite,
Arizona. Additional information is available
at www.QuartzsiteAZ.org or Quartzsite
Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
www.QuartzsiteTourism.com
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