QUARTZSITE. Is it right for you? Know before you go.

Quartzsite Arizona. Good or bad? Important information you need to know when deciding if Quartzsite is right for you.
We'll cover everything you need to know (weather, safety, cell service and internet, how to pick a spot and more), before camping in the Arizona desert.
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  • @tinaandcory
    @tinaandcory3 ай бұрын

    Don't forget to hit the👍button. And don't forget to subscribe so we can share more of our journey with you. Many thanks!!! 🙏❤

  • @keith9875
    @keith98754 ай бұрын

    Some people believe that BLM Land is owned by the government. Wrong, BLM land is public (taxpayers land) that is administered by the government. The same is true with the U S Forest Service land and national parks land. The citizens of America are the land owners.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the clarification. Appreciate you watching. Cheers!

  • @captseamus

    @captseamus

    4 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately the Government thinks it owns everything in the US except its national DEBT it creates.

  • @ThomasCarrels-to5xe

    @ThomasCarrels-to5xe

    4 ай бұрын

    That's basic civics; how is it that is news to you? I want public resources scientifically managed and protected by federal agencies. Profiteering corporations and individual greediness are a threat to these shared resources.

  • @susiepittman601

    @susiepittman601

    3 ай бұрын

    You are playing word games. Citizens own the government. We are the government. So, the government ( all of us) owns BLM land.

  • @dennisb.1996

    @dennisb.1996

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks captian obvious!!!

  • @peacedove9513
    @peacedove95134 ай бұрын

    QUARTSITE is the Best RV Community..since the 1970s..

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Everyone we met was super friendly and helpful. Thanks for watching!

  • @amberbeaty7353
    @amberbeaty73535 ай бұрын

    Great information. I especially liked the details about the flag being up to know check in was open. I love little details like that.

  • @debijo5288

    @debijo5288

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too. I don't think I saw any. But there was some wind blowing days.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much. We're always happy to hear that we helped in some small way. Thank you for watching! We hope you'll stay with us 😁

  • @leoshanks7299
    @leoshanks72995 ай бұрын

    Boon docking is wild living. Have fun

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    We had such a good time. It's definitely different from what we're used to, but that makes it more fun! Hope you keep watching our journey. Thanks for watching

  • @nhbomar
    @nhbomar4 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much - I have never been there so videos like yours are very helpful for advance planning.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the great comment! We appreciate you watching 🙏

  • @str8withjj
    @str8withjj9 күн бұрын

    I was there in Jan and Feb for my first time and i really enjoyed it. Both the open desert and even the small town of Q. Had dinner at Silly Al's, Quartzsite yacht club, and definitely hit the outside market and BigTent RV show. Met some great people, looked for meetups, like the RTR and went to the "All you can eat" fish fry in Bouse, AZ. Made a day trip to Blythe and surrounding little towns. This place is how you make it, my neighbor on Plomosa rd waa from California and he stays about 30 days and never leaves the desert, while the family next to me from Michigan with 3 kids like to hit town and take mini trips to surrounding towns and desert trails, so to each there own but theres reason almost a million people come to Quartzsite eveey year. I'll be back again in 2025! Great little video.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    7 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Quartzsite is a different experience than we were used to but we are looking forward to returning. It may not be everyone's cup of tea but we met great people and had a really good experience. You are right that it's what you make it for sure. Cheers!

  • @rosaglem1905
    @rosaglem19053 ай бұрын

    Seems I was there during your stay, I camped in LaPosa south, met the most wonderful folks. I left just a couple of weeks ago and can't wait to return later in the year during fall.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear you enjoyed it. It's on our list of places to get back to. Hopefully next winter. Thanks for watching i🙏

  • @joyphillips3069
    @joyphillips30695 ай бұрын

    This is my 2nd winter and I love ❤️ it

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    We hope to make it back next winter. Thanks for watching!!!

  • @ameliaraymond9672
    @ameliaraymond96723 ай бұрын

    If you don't mind being forced indoors when you want to sit out and watch the sunset because people run unenclosed noisy generators, this place is the perfect setting.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    3 ай бұрын

    Sorry that was your experience. We didn't have any neighbors close enough to hear generators. It was THE quietest place we've been. Thanks for watching!

  • @BuckJones1909
    @BuckJones19094 ай бұрын

    We’ve watched so many videos about Quartzite that we were hesitant to watch another, but we really learned some new information from your video! Thank you!

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! We're so happy you found our channel and hope you'll stay with us!! Safe travels!!!

  • @tedmartinez5394
    @tedmartinez53944 ай бұрын

    well done guys.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Cheers!

  • @debijo5288
    @debijo52885 ай бұрын

    We Love Quartzsite We camped North 3 mile from Quartzsite. It was awesome we met people from all over this World. Than we went into Phoenix BLM north of town. You watch the BIG BALLOONS HOT AIR BALLOONS they come right beside you. Its crazy. Beautiful Balloons.. You can hear someone driving around witch made me uneasy. But over all I love to watch people. So many different human beans. Oh Hi Jolly is the name of.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    Everyone we met was great. We hope to spend more time there next time we visit. We have so much left to see. Thanks for watching! We hope you'll keep following along!

  • @rosaglem1905

    @rosaglem1905

    3 ай бұрын

    Me too.🙂

  • @JoeT.1960
    @JoeT.19605 ай бұрын

    I have not been there but I have lived in bullhead AZ. Back in the 80s 👍👍

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    We wish we had a bit more time there. Thanks for watching!

  • @wattheheck6010
    @wattheheck60106 күн бұрын

    Quartzsite is a gem for camping under the desert skies. I've camped there on BLM land for about 10 years and always picked my trip agenda to coincide with the "Pow Wow" gem & mineral show and giant swap meet...usually about the end of JAN each year. Nice people. Never had any trouble although the AZ DPS and local sheriff are around just in case. My two daughters were in grade school and loved the lifestyle. Now in their late 30's they still reminisce about those trips. Thanks for posting. Happy you enjoyed your stay in AZ.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 күн бұрын

    It's a unique community, and everyone we met was very friendly. Thanks for watching!

  • @russellthemuscle60plus11
    @russellthemuscle60plus115 ай бұрын

    Did you have a UFO sighting? 👽

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    Sadly no lol. That would have made a great video!

  • @user-ws1gg1zd3z

    @user-ws1gg1zd3z

    4 ай бұрын

    UFO.....UFO.....

  • @sanrafaelhoa1363
    @sanrafaelhoa13634 ай бұрын

    How does one know which way to park? I assume head to wind, and not broadside.... i guess observing others as you drive in...

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Best to check the wind forecast when you arrive and park headed into the wind.

  • @t.a.bernhardt7285
    @t.a.bernhardt72854 ай бұрын

    Very helpful and informative.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @xstanadu
    @xstanadu5 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the Q 🌵😀

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    We did. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-ws1gg1zd3z
    @user-ws1gg1zd3z4 ай бұрын

    Really nice show .... Lets see the tent areas and small stores up close......because you guys give a great tour!

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for such a nice comment! Unfortunately we've moved on to Texas but when we get back to Quartzsite we'll be sure to show more of the shops. Cheers!

  • @user-ws1gg1zd3z

    @user-ws1gg1zd3z

    4 ай бұрын

    @@tinaandcory ok .......

  • @jakeanderson9353
    @jakeanderson93535 ай бұрын

    What a neat location!

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    We hope we can get back there next year!

  • @lynnedolan7905
    @lynnedolan79054 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Appreciate you recommendations. Love the desert, so it might be a good fit.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @airstreamer
    @airstreamer5 ай бұрын

    This was very well done! We are considering going to the Quartzsite RV show next year. I appreciate your thorough review of desert camping, it was very helpful in understanding the set up. Just found you, new subscriber. - Jim & Michelle / Airstreamer

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!!! So happy you enjoyed the video. Cheers!

  • @charliecarter1878
    @charliecarter187810 күн бұрын

    It's not hard to live on a super low budget... I lived pooping in bags, peeing in gallon water bottles, ate minimally on acceptable but healthy resources, and worked side hustles as a hand person using all the Harbor Freight tools I had. Made it work. It's not hard if you can enjoy being content with that culture and lifestyle.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    3 күн бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for watching!

  • @thewanderingpinto5979
    @thewanderingpinto59797 күн бұрын

    Have you ever been to the RTR? We are planning on going this January for the first time to experience the craziness, if that's what it is.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    7 күн бұрын

    No we haven't. We'll look into it though and see if it might be a good fit for us in the future. Thanks for watching!

  • @Elizabeth-rq1vi
    @Elizabeth-rq1vi5 ай бұрын

    We’re also Canadians & plan to travel North America! Summers in Canada & Winters in the southern states starting this April. I’m conflicted about Quartize, we have a large dog who needs lots of walks & I worry about prickly things hurting his paws. But I also would like to experience it! Happy Travels & maybe our paths will cross.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    If you stay on the paths and away from the brush areas you should be fine in Quartzsite. We had no issues with our dog and lots of people have their pets with them. Safe travels. Enjoy your journey and thank you for watching!!!

  • @petitchenil
    @petitchenil4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the review, did not know about the winds, it’s off our list. My wife kinda likes the desert scenery but we both hate the wind. Was thinking about a week stay on the way to Phoenix.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    The wind can be an issue. The nice days are beautiful though. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @tomgerth5224
    @tomgerth5224Ай бұрын

    great information, we are thinking about Quartzite next winter. Curious... you said if you had more time, you'd stay another week... were there specific things you would want to do or see while there... or in the area?

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    Ай бұрын

    For us, we really enjoyed the quiet and open space after spending so much time in large RV resorts. We like to do a mix of stays and we would have liked more time to just relax for a bit and enjoy the peace and quiet. Some of the tent shops weren't open yet either when we were there and the annual RV show is on our to do list. Hopefully you enjoy it if you decide to give it a try. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 😁

  • @karencorbett5950
    @karencorbett59504 ай бұрын

    What about blyth califorina what stores do they have???

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Blythe has some shopping, a couple of markets, dollar stores and places to eat. Still no bigger chain stores but there is some stuff there. Thanks for watching

  • @lakelivingb8409
    @lakelivingb84095 ай бұрын

    Newbie here. Thanks on info for sure. I on the fence about going to QT.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    It's not for everyone. We love the desert landscape but some find it too boring. We enjoyed it because of the quiet and space and found it relaxing. We wouldn't spend a whole winter there but would like to go back for a few weeks. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Enjoy your travels!

  • @tommysimmons5266
    @tommysimmons52663 ай бұрын

    Where your at has 3 towers, one in town and one on the west mountain and one on the east mountain. Next time check out Main Street trading post/outback pizza. I used to live there for 2 years

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the recommendation! We'll try it out. Thanks for watching

  • @judyanderson4206
    @judyanderson42065 ай бұрын

    Hi guys ❤

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    5 ай бұрын

    Hello! Thanks for watching!

  • @JOHNNYJAMES-lk1yh
    @JOHNNYJAMES-lk1yh4 ай бұрын

    Panning on visiting there this winter, couldn't tell by your video. Was wondering what direction you headed your RV in for the winds ?

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    I believe the wind was coming out of the north west, but from what we understand the winds can change there, so it's always best to check the forecast when you arrive. We didn't and got lucky to meet a couple of neighbors that gave us some great advice. Enjoy your time there!

  • @wadelong1761
    @wadelong17614 ай бұрын

    Love your video on Quartzsite Question in mind is solar or generator at the time? Wife and I have been thinking about doing are next trip there this year your information is a plus.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! We use a generator to recharge the battery. We don't have solar. Enjoy your travels!

  • @wadelong1761

    @wadelong1761

    4 ай бұрын

    @@tinaandcory Thank you

  • @jimk1050

    @jimk1050

    3 ай бұрын

    Well done video, I shared it on FB. One suggestion is to consider a modest 400 watt solar system to keep the batteries charged, since running a generator for hours charging batteries can be very annoying to neighbors. Someone told me years ago you can save a lot of money on solar if you're willing to run the generator for those high current appliances like your microwave and hair dryer. Our rig came with a stock 1000 watt inverter for the TVs that I plug extension cords into for my CPAP, computer and a desk lamp. Upgraded to 2 - 100 AH lithium batteries a year ago and have never run out of power for the furnace motor, inverter, etc.

  • @cindymswyo
    @cindymswyo4 ай бұрын

    Thanks, have you done any camping around Parker? LHC is way too expensive

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    We haven't been to Parker. Maybe next year 🤔 Thanks for watching!

  • @KorumEmrys
    @KorumEmrys3 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed!! Well Done!! Any issues with critters? Spiders, Scorpions, Snakes, Mice? Thanks!! Have A Great Trip To Texas Too!!

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    3 ай бұрын

    We didn't experience any issues. I think it was a little too cool for the snakes and scorpions, thank god!!! We did hear coyotes in the distance, so I'd be wary of leaving pets unattended. Thanks so much for your comment, it's greatly appreciated. Safe travels!!!

  • @pamperry2473

    @pamperry2473

    3 ай бұрын

    My 79 yo mom just returned in her van from QZ. She had a great experience but dusty :)

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    3 ай бұрын

    Definitely can get dusty​@@pamperry2473

  • @Believe30
    @Believe304 ай бұрын

    Do you have the name of the store that sells the rv stuff?

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Sorry, we don't recall the names, but there are a few to choose from.

  • @WaterDesignirrigation
    @WaterDesignirrigation19 күн бұрын

    Canadian accent.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    19 күн бұрын

    That's right eh? 🤣

  • @norvin3186
    @norvin3186Ай бұрын

    Are vans excepted?

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    Ай бұрын

    There is everything from tents to big class A RV's and everything in between

  • @rswfire

    @rswfire

    12 күн бұрын

    There are technicalities. You'll need to be near a bathroom.

  • @dennisconrad6124
    @dennisconrad61244 ай бұрын

    I’m sure my opinion is going to make a lot of people mad but I don’t care. I’ve seen many videos on Quartzsite with lots of drone footage flying over the area. What do I see? I whole bunch of anti-sociable people. Parked as far away from everybody else as they can get, then they sit outside by themselves and stare at dirt and pretend their camping and having fun. Quartzsite itself is a hole in the wall and nothing more then a big garage sale.

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    4 ай бұрын

    Nobody should be mad...to each his own. It's not for everyone for sure but we enjoyed it quite a bit. We met several friendly outgoing people there and having some space to yourself for a while was nice. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @frankmcmahon5820
    @frankmcmahon58202 ай бұрын

    No Ocean lake or river not for me

  • @tinaandcory

    @tinaandcory

    2 ай бұрын

    We like those things as well, but we also appreciate the unique landscape of the desert too. If you're looking for water check out our Destin, Banff, cross Canada videos...it might be more of your thing. Thanks so much for watching!