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November 16, 2022 www.DesertMessenger.com 23 The La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) was created in 1983 to fulfi ll the needs of winter visitors and to protect the local desert ecosystem from overuse. The campground is approximately 11,400 acres in size, fl at landscape, sparsely vegetated with plants such as creosote bushes, palo verde trees, ironwood trees, mesquite trees and various species of cacti. La Posa LTVA offers soli- tude in a unique desert landscape and a variety of recreational op- portunities such as hiking, wildlife viewing and rockhounding. Facilities 10 ADA accessible vault toilets, 8 water faucets, dry dump station, dump station with water, trash ser- vices, dance fl oor and ramada. Permits and Fees Whether you're planning a single visit or coming back multiple times a year, enjoy the convenience of purchasing a pass before you arrive to cover recreation-related fees at Bureau of Land Management sites. Learn more about site-specifi c digi- tal pass options at the Yuma Field Offi ce and buy your pass. The LTVA long term permit ($180) allows use of Bureau of Land Man- agement designated LTVAs continu- There are no designated campsites and you may camp anywhere with- in the boundary of the site. This site is an excellent place to stay for a few days if you are camping in a self-contained vehicle. This site is located within close proximity to the Town of Quartzsite, where you can enjoy huge outdoor swap meets and gem and mineral show every January and February. Recreation and leisure-time activities abound on the public lands surrounding Quartzsite, including hiking, off- highway vehicle riding, wildlife viewing, rock-hounding, and hunt- ing. There are no facilities at the site. There are no fees for camping. The length of stay is limited to 14 ously from September 15th to April 15th (a total of 7 months), or for any length of time between those two dates. The LTVA short-visit permit ($40) allows use of Bureau of Land Management designated LTVAs for any 14 consecutive day period from September 15th to April 15th, which begins on the day the permit receipt is exchanged for the offi cial permit and decal. The short-visit permit may be renewed an unlimited number of times for the cost of the permit. LTVA permits are valid at all of the Bureau of Land Management LTVAs. From April 16th through Septem- ber 14th, the fee is $10 per vehicle for day-use, $15 per vehicle for overnight use, or $75 annually per vehicle, for up to 5 people per ve- hicle. There will be a $1 fee charged for each person over the 5 person limit. The maximum stay is 14 days in a 28-day period. Visitors must pay daily fees or pur- chase annual permits at the Yuma Field Offi ce, on site, or https://www. recreation.gov/sitepass/eb34b293- bd2b-4120-b6fa-c18be8184a67 PHONE: (928) 317-3200 EMAIL: BLM_AZ_YFOWEB@blm.gov days in a 28 day period. In addition to existing rules and regulations, there are supplemental rules which are used to help manage this camp- ground. A free 14-Day Camping Permit is available from the sea- sonal camp host. • PLOMOSA ROAD: Off 95 north of Quartzsite on north and south sides of Plomosa Road. • HI JOLLY/MM112: About 3 miles north of Quartzsite on US Highway 95. • DOME ROCK MOUNTAIN: We s t from Quartzsite about 4 miles. • SCADDAN WASH:About 3.5 miles east of Quartzsite. • ROAD RUNNER: On the west side of US 95, about 5 miles south of Quartzsite. BLM 14-day free camping BLM LTVA camping area How to receive packages via USPS IN QUARTZSITE! Some residents may qual- ify for a Free Post Office Box at the Main Branch or the Annex. All others pay to Rent a Post Office Box, Use General Delivery (up to 30 days only), or Rent a Private Mailbox at a Local Business. For more details drop in and welcome Quartzsite's New Postmaster, America Fucci. United States Postal Service (USPS) DOES NOT PROVIDE MAIL DELIVERY TO HOME ADDRESSES IN QUARTZSITE! Jane Doe XXX YOUR STREET # XXXX (Be sure to Use the "#" , but NOT "PO Box" ) Quartsite, AZ 85346 (or 85359 for Annex) EXAMPLE: Letters should be addressed to your P. O. Box XXXX Courtesy of Desert Messenger

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