Every winter, the small community of Quartzsite, Arizona, transforms into the largest swap meet on the planet. Thousands of snowbirds, rockhounds and campers descend on this expanse of desert on Interstate 10 west of Phoenix starting in the fall for a slew of flea markets, gem shows and lifestyle events. For many RVers, the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show is the main attraction.
The local campgrounds fill up quickly, but there’s lots of space on surrounding Bureau of Land Management desert. Some visitors come only to shop for crystals, souvenirs and gear, while others set out for adventure in the surrounding wilderness, like the nearby Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. With many facets of this year’s Quartzsite extravaganza going strong through March, the Good Sam team connected with some of our Instagram friends who made the journey into the desert. Check out Good Sam’s Instagram for the latest camping and RV news.
Tom and Cheri from EnjoyTheJourney.Life picked up a few supplies for their fifth-wheel from one of the hundreds of booths of the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show.
Instagrammer rex.elle walks the nearby Spiral Labyrinth of Yuma County, a 60-foot-diameter swirling pattern on the ground used for self reflection.
Elizabeth & Richard, the faces behind the Little House on the HWY account, made Quartzsite a big part of their journey together in a converted school bus.
California-based Gem retailer Amethyst From Uruguay displayed its namesake crystals in the clear Arizona sunlight.
rex.elle and a friend at the macabre-looking Skull Rock, a popular hiking destination in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, south of Quartzsite.
Instagrammer mulletontheroad explored some of Quartzsite’s offbeat treasures.
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Campfire camaraderie is a big part of the Quartzsite experience, reports Little House on the HWY.
