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BLM•Quartzsite, AZ•14.5h from Austin
La Posa LTVA — Quartzsite BLM
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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.
Fee
$180/season (Sep 15–Apr 15) · $40/14-day Short-Term · free in adjacent QZ areas
Hookups
No hookups
Trailer
Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)
Cell Signal
Good
Water
Bring your own
Toilets
None
Best Season
Nov–Mar
Reservations
Self-pay at entrance; adjacent free-zone areas no permit needed
Highlights
- ▶ The largest boondocking gathering in North America — tens of thousands of self-contained RVs spread across miles of open Sonoran Desert flat outside Quartzsite each winter
- ▶ La Posa LTVA covers a multi-square-mile area with no assigned sites; adjacent BLM free zones allow 14-day stays with zero fees or permits
- ▶ January Quartzsite Sports & RV Show brings gem and mineral shows, swap meets, and RV vendors across the entire town — makes this a destination, not just a stopover
Planning Notes
La Posa LTVA requires a paid annual ($180) or short-term ($40/14-day) permit from the self-pay station at the La Posa North or South entrance off US-95. Immediately adjacent BLM parcels along US-95 and Dome Rock Road allow free dispersed camping (14-day limit) with no permit. No water or hookups anywhere — fully self-contained rigs only. Cell coverage is surprisingly good (T-Mobile and Verizon). Dump station and water fill available in Quartzsite town. From Austin: ~14.5 hrs west on I-10.
Contact: (928) 317-3200
Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.