Compared to Quartzsite this place is a gem. The only thing to keep an eye out for is the random short cactus your dogs may step on VS Quartzite that is literally a mine field of painful thorns.
Easy access for the main area but if you have a...
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If you have a dog DO NOT GO. Skip down for that reason. Otherwise read on.
I figured I would give Quartzsite Arizona a look and see why all the snow birds rave about it.
The weather.
The weather is all that is good about it. Day time...
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I found the place by accident. I just happened to see the picnic table.
The area is located between 3 roads that make a triangle. There are some trees that help to block the wind you can back into.
I recommend it for the pit stop/ rest area.
Well defined and clean camp sites.
Plenty of pull through sites for big rigs. Just be careful not to hit a soft sandy shoulder or you might need to put it in 4X4 to pull out.
Boating and swimming in the lakes is fine.
The neighbors that live...
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The roads are nice and wide for a big rig. Plenty of areas all over. I was near mile marker 22. Low temp overnight hit 14 degrees.
Lots of bear scat. Big bear scat at that.
I can confirm up to mile marker 22 that you will have no problem...
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So the place is closed with no opening date in sight.
You are at the bottom of a dam and depending on outflow and spot you might hear lots of water.
Other then it being closed it would be a nice place.
First come first serve
I spent...
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The drive in.
The drive in is easy with a big rig. I can see that there is an area or 2 on the way in that you would NOT want to go there after a major rain storm.
Deep ruts left over from last years rains suggest the mud could cause a...
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I used the paved area for locating my final camp site on the opposite side of 49.
Several pit toilets the water doesn’t work so there is no charge for a spot. Most spots are slightly overgrown with grass and weeds. There are fire rings.
