FIREWOOD TO SHARE: As we did at our last rally, all attendees are asked to bring at least two bundles of firewood, like those purchased at supermarkets, etc., so we can build a bonfire during the Friday and Saturday socials. If someone has access to a truckload of firewood, let us know.
YOU WILL BE BOONDOCKING: Arrive with full propane and fresh water tanks; and empty gray and black tanks. Be sure to have adequate diesel fuel for generator use. You'll use your generator primarily to recharge your batteries. If we are nested in LaPosa South, there is a dump station and fresh water resupply area available.
CLOTHING: You will be camping in the desert. During January, the days can be very sunny, warm and/or windy; cloudy; and thunderstorms are possible. Nights can be warm or very cool. Come prepared with shorts, tees, jackets, and sweats.
HIKING or RIDING IN THE DESERT: If you plan to do any hiking or riding in the desert, come prepared with a backpack to carry adequate water and food, a first aid kit that includes a snake bite kit, hiking shoes, and some warm clothing in case there is a weather change.
FEES: (I'll update this later in the year when I have final confirmation of BLM fees)
Fees are payable in cash, or by check drawn on a US bank. No credit cards are accepted. IF PAYING BY CASH, HAVE EXACT AMOUNT, AS NO CHANGE IF GIVEN!
Fees are paid at the BLM kiosks located at the entrances to the camping areas. More information will be posted later.
The fee includes one RV and one towed vehicle.
If we choose a nesting area in one of the BLM free areas, there is no permit fee to pay. However, there are no dump stations and fresh water supply available in the free areas.
DRIVING TO THE VENDOR/SHOW AREAS: Traffic is heavy on the highway, and in the vendor/Big Tent area. If we nest in LaPosa South, your fee will allow you to park your towed vehicle in LaPosa North, close to the RV Show and vendor areas. It is then a very short walk to the vendor area. Those with all wheel drive can drive up the washes to the vendor area.
LINK TO THE 2008 QUARTZSITE SHOW SCHEDULE:
http://www.rvtravel.com/blog/quartzsite/2007/03/next-show-season-schedule-already-in.html
Lists the various events and shows in Quartzsite, November 1, 2007 through February 23, 2008. For those arriving early, a good planning guide.