Top 10 RV Parks Near the Quartzsite, AZ Area
Top 5 reasons why it’s a fun place to visit:
- Check out the Hi Jolly’s Tomb
- Visit the Quartzsite Museum
- Check out Joanne’s Gum Gallery
- Stroll through the Reader’s Oasis Bookstore
- Visit Gem World
List of top 10 RV Parks in the Quartzsite, AZ area:
(Disclaimer: information is a compilation of researched info as published online and does not necessarily reflect the experience or opinion of the author)
The RV parks have been ranked and are listed from “Most Recommended” to “Least Recommended” based on reviews, feedback, amenities, and preference. Cost was not the primary ranking driver. Please note that weekend RV families with children might have different needs than full-time RV “snowbirds”.
1. Desert Pueblo RV Park
Phone: (928)-851-2206
Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Website: www.desertpueblorv.com
Total RV sites: 100
Hookups: full (30/50, water, sewer)
Pool/Hot tub: No
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Located northeast of Quartzsite, this park is a desert-scape oasis for visitors who want to explore the area or spend some time in the Arizona desert.
What makes this park unique?
This park is a seasonal 55+ only community that has been recently fully remodeled. It has beautiful new amenities that allow for a comfortable long-term stay.
- Clubhouse with 60” Satellite TV
- Laundry
- Propane
- Garbage pickup
- Daily mail pickup
- Ice
- ATV trails
- Picnic area
- Dog run
- Firepit
- Community kitchen
- 55+ community
- No pool
- Seasonal (October-April)
2. Arizona Sun RV Park
Phone: (928) 927-5057
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Website: arizonasunrv.com
Total RV sites: 133
Hookups: full (30/50, water, sewer)
Pool/Hot tub: No
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
A full-hookups park with a plethora of activities, this park is a great spot for long-term visitors and repeat customers. It is about one hour drive to Lake Havasu.
What makes this park unique?
This park is a snow-bird friendly-park for long-term visitors. There is so much to do to keep busy on a daily basis. It is a bit barren (huge cement parking lot with desert around).
- Laundry
- Clubhouse
- Drive-through sites
- Music Jams
- Arts and crafts
- Planned outings
- none
3. Wagon West RV Park
Phone: (928)-927-7077
Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Website: wagonwestrvpark.com
Total RV sites: 218
Hookups: full (30/50, water, sewer)
Pool/Hot tub: Yes
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes (in the clubhouse)
Located about 20 miles from Quartzsite, this park boasts over 800 shade trees (which is no small feat in the Arizona desert!).
What makes this park unique?
This park is a 55+ community and has 360-degree mountain views. It is close to all the fun activities in and around Quartzsite, including ATV trails.
- 9-hole golf
- Pool table and darts
- Bingo
- Cards
- Weekly games and activities
- Holiday parties
- Wood shop
- Potluck dinners
- Shuffleboard
- Laundry
- 55+ community
- In the middle of nowhere
- Seasonal: Oct-April
4. Brenda RV Resort
Phone: 928)-927-5249
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Website: www.g7rvresorts.com
Total RV sites: 204
Hookups: full (30/50, water, sewer)
Pool/Hot tub: No
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
13 miles east of Quartzsite, this park is a great place for long-term stay and offers great rates for anyone who visits for several months at a time.
What makes this park unique?
This park is a no-frills RV park in the desert with all the necessary amenities and great access to ATV recreation in the desert.
- Clubhouse
- Country store
- Laundry
- Rec room
- Kitchen
- Mailbox
- None
5. Emerald Cove RV Resort
Phone: (760)-663-4941
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Website: www.emeraldcoveresort.com
Total RV sites: over 800
Hookups: partial (30/50, water), dump station on site
Pool/Hot tub: Yes
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: unknown
Located right on the Colorado River, this park is a great spot for some serious R&R. This park is located on the California side of the Colorado River and is about 15 miles north of Quartzsite.
What makes this park unique?
This park started as a free camping stop with a handful of spots on the river in 1982 and grew into a full-blown resort with a plethora of amenities. Today, it boasts over 800 sites and so many different amenities and activities!
- Water access
- One-mile sandy beach
- Triple wide launch ramp
- Tiki bar and grill
- Covered pools
- 9-hole golf course
- 18-hole mini golf course
- Country store
- Clubhouse
- Arcade
- Off-roading
- Casino
- Boating
- None
6. Cattail Cove State Park
Phone: (877)-MY-PARKS
Hours: park open 24 hrs./year
Website: www.azstateparks.com
Total RV sites: 61
Hookups: water, electric, dump station
Pool/Hot tub: No
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes, on leash
Wi-Fi: spotty ATT reception
A little bit bigger than Lake Havasu State Park, this park really supports RVers who are also water sports/boating enthusiasts.
What makes this park unique?
As a State Park, it is fairly small and affordable, with access to nature without crowds. With boat launch access, the visitors should expect more noise at times. This State Park provides a good balance of staying in nature and enjoying water activities. This park is about one hour away from Quartzsite.
- Price
- Office gift shop for firewood and ice
- Clean and friendly
- Nice views
- Boat launch
- Fishing
- Doesn’t have luxury amenities (pool) or laundry
7. Buckskin Mountain State Park
Phone: (928)-667-3231
Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Website: azstateparks.com
Total RV sites: 80 (15 of which have sewer)
Hookups: full (30, water, sewer) or partial (30, water)
Pool/Hot tub: No
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
According to their Website, “Campsites at Buckskin Mountain State Park give visitors the entire Colorado River experience, right down to the relaxing views and generally laid-back atmosphere of this gorgeous desert park. Desert wildlife and interesting native plants can be seen from the scenic area trails begging to be explored. Learn about the campgrounds below and plan a trip to Arizona’s gorgeous slice of Colorado river country.” (Source: RV and Tent Camping | Buckskin Mountain State Park (azstateparks.com))
What makes this park unique?
Located on the Colorado River, this park is a wonderful place to stay at to experience the beauty of nature in Arizona! To find RV spots with full hookups at a State Park is a rarity. This park has a 14-day stay limit.
- Clean
- Dump station
- Potable water
- BBQ
- None
8. Alamo Lake State Park
Phone: (928)-669-2088
Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Website: azstateparks.com
Total RV sites: 114 plus dry camp sites
Hookups: full (30, water, sewer), partial (30, water) or none
Pool/Hot tub: No
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
This park is a great place to explore and enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. It’s quiet, peaceful and offers breathtaking sunsets.
What makes this park unique?
This park is mostly sought out by ATV enthusiasts. According to the Website, there are literally hundreds of miles of OHV riding trails located near the park, outside of park boundaries. The area is a very popular destination for OHV enthusiasts and offers tons of opportunity amid the breathtaking Sonoran Desert. OHV use is not allowed inside the park unless the OHV is street legal.” (Source: Area Attractions | Alamo Lake State Park (azstateparks.com))
- Picnic tables
- Affordable
- Not many shade trees
9. Black Rock RV Village
Phone: (928)-927-4206
Hours: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Website: blackrockrv.com
Total RV sites: approx. 400
Hookups: full (30/50, water, sewer)
Pool/Hot tub: No
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
This park is next to BLM land and an 18-hole golf course. There are also ATV and hiking trails right outside the gates.
What makes this park unique?
This park is truly a village: the greatest and most unique feature of this park are raised beds where people can actually garden while staying at this park. This park is a very affordable place for long-term stays.
- Carwash
- Oil change
- Garden boxes
- Pickleball
- Storage
- Horseshoe pits
- Rec hall
- Laundry
- none
10. Split Rail RV Park
Phone: (928)-927-5296
Hours: 9:30 AM-6:00 PM
Website: split-rail-rv-park-rv-park.business.site
Total RV sites: unknown
Hookups: full (30/50, water, sewer)
Pool/Hot tub: unknown
Showers: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
This park offers a relaxed atmosphere at reasonable prices in an age-qualified, 55 or over resort community in Quartzsite, Arizona. We are surrounded by beautiful desert scenery with lots of hiking, rock picking and off-road riding trails.
What makes this park unique?
We are located at the I-10 crossroads between Los Angeles and Phoenix, and between Lake Havasu City and Yuma. Enjoy convenient day-trip access to Lake Havasu, the Colorado River, Palm Springs, Phoenix. Yuma and Mexico.
- Shuffleboard
- Kitchen
- Library
- 55+ community
TIPS TO GET TO QUARTZSITE
Quartzsite is located on I-10 (when traveling west from California or east from Phoenix) and US-95 (when traveling north from Lake Havasu and south from Yuma). One can also reach Quartzsite via US-60 when traveling from the northeast area. Quartzsite is known for its extensive boondocking area; however, there are many RV parks with hookups in the area, as well.
“Quartzsite Arizona has become one of the world’s largest RV camping destinations with over 2 million winter visitors. There are 5 designated free RV camping areas, and the 11,400-acre LaPosa LTVA (Long Term Visitor Area) offers extended seasonal RV camping for a nominal fee. Additionally, there are numerous privately owned RV parks in town offering both dry and full hookup RV campsites.” (Source: Arizona RV camping Quartzsite | RV Camping (rv-camping.org)). There are five designated FREE 14-day boondocking camping sites, as well.