Quartzsite draws RV campers to rugged desert campsites, rolling sand dunes, and crystal souvenirs.
Surrounded by large sections of BLM-designated land, RV camping options in Quartzsite provide convenient amenities and access to the Southwest’s most iconic attractions. A short drive across the California border takes campers to RV-friendly campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park. Watch kangaroo rats and jackrabbits dart beneath spiky Joshua trees in their desert habitat. Go off-roading amidst the towering dunes at Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, where RV campgrounds found just outside the recreation area offer full hookups, shower facilities, flush toilets, and wifi access. For an authentic Arizona experience, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge inspires campers to search for natural quartz crystals, wander through abandoned mining towns, and watch for bighorn sheep. Then park for the night in the refuge at least 100 feet of the road. Millions of snowbirds take advantage of the dry desert climate every winter, so a trip to Quartzsite in the off-season—November, December, April, and May—may provide a quieter RV experience.