Attractions
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ROCKHOUND CENTRAL
Gem & Mineral Shows
Quartzsite is where most jewelry makers from all over the USA come to purchase their supplies. Semi-precious stones, jewelry, and fossils are brought in from all over the world to be sold here. Most of the exhibits and shows happen in January and February. Some of the larger and long-lived rock and mineral shows include:
QIA Pow-Wow (since 1967) - January 2021 click for more info
Tyson Wells - January 2021 click for more info
Desert Gardens - January & February 2021 click for more info
Sports, Vacation and RV Show - January 2021 click for info
Quartzsite is where most jewelry makers from all over the USA come to purchase their supplies. Semi-precious stones, jewelry, and fossils are brought in from all over the world to be sold here. Most of the exhibits and shows happen in January and February. Some of the larger and long-lived rock and mineral shows include:
QIA Pow-Wow (since 1967) - January 2021 click for more info
Tyson Wells - January 2021 click for more info
Desert Gardens - January & February 2021 click for more info
Sports, Vacation and RV Show - January 2021 click for info
Wildlife
The Sonoran Desert which encompasses the Quartzsite area is the most biologically dense and diverse desert in the USA. With 6 inches of rain per year (mostly in the Summer), you can see dense groves of Saguaro cactus, Bighorn Sheep, wild Hares and a lot of other animals if you are quiet. If you want to get away from all the crazy RV's haggling over quartz crystals, the spectacular Kofa Wildlife Refuge (the very visible mountain range South of Quartzsite), is the place to go. For more information, ask at the front desk or go to http://www.fws.gov/refuge/kofa/ .
If you are here during March you will likely see the spectacular Sonoran wildflower show. Given enough winter rains and reasonably warm temperatures, a wide-variety of wildflower seeds will germinate resulting in an amazing natural palette of color, especially on the hills and mountains around Quartzsite.
The Sonoran Desert which encompasses the Quartzsite area is the most biologically dense and diverse desert in the USA. With 6 inches of rain per year (mostly in the Summer), you can see dense groves of Saguaro cactus, Bighorn Sheep, wild Hares and a lot of other animals if you are quiet. If you want to get away from all the crazy RV's haggling over quartz crystals, the spectacular Kofa Wildlife Refuge (the very visible mountain range South of Quartzsite), is the place to go. For more information, ask at the front desk or go to http://www.fws.gov/refuge/kofa/ .
If you are here during March you will likely see the spectacular Sonoran wildflower show. Given enough winter rains and reasonably warm temperatures, a wide-variety of wildflower seeds will germinate resulting in an amazing natural palette of color, especially on the hills and mountains around Quartzsite.
Mexico
If you need inexpensive medicine (1/3 the USA price), dental work, eyeglasses or just cheap booze or souvenirs, Algodones, Mexico is the place to go. Located where the Colorado River passes into Mexico near the Arizona border with California, Algodones is a very safe place in Mexico to spend a day. Remember to bring your passport!
If you need inexpensive medicine (1/3 the USA price), dental work, eyeglasses or just cheap booze or souvenirs, Algodones, Mexico is the place to go. Located where the Colorado River passes into Mexico near the Arizona border with California, Algodones is a very safe place in Mexico to spend a day. Remember to bring your passport!
Intaglio near Blythe, CA
Indian Artifacts
The Sonoran Desert was home to the Pima Indians which flourished along the Colorado River until the beginning of the 20th Century. In addition to the many Indian trails (where you can find pottery chards), there are a number of rock outcroppings in the area with petroglyphs as well as some nearby sites with Intaglios. Some links to information on these sites
The Sonoran Desert was home to the Pima Indians which flourished along the Colorado River until the beginning of the 20th Century. In addition to the many Indian trails (where you can find pottery chards), there are a number of rock outcroppings in the area with petroglyphs as well as some nearby sites with Intaglios. Some links to information on these sites
Gambling
There are several places to gamble within 1.5 hours of Quartzsite if gambling with your life on the roads during peak-season isn't enough. Some of the Casinos have cheap transportation from Quartzsite. Some of the nearby areas include
There are several places to gamble within 1.5 hours of Quartzsite if gambling with your life on the roads during peak-season isn't enough. Some of the Casinos have cheap transportation from Quartzsite. Some of the nearby areas include
- Blue Water Resort & Casino (Parker, AZ) - 1/2 North
- Lake Havasu, AZ - 1.5 hours North
- Laughlin, NV - 2.5 hours North
- Quechan Casion (near Algodones, MX) - 1.5 hours south
B10 RV Park & Campground 615 W. Main Street Quartzsite, AZ 85346 928-927-4393
