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
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Stay Here During Your Visit: Desert Gold RV Resort, Quartzsite 88 Shades RV Park, Quartzsite Holiday Palms RV Park, Quartzsite The sweltering desert temperatures of summer and early fall might keep the community of Quartzsite off the vacation radar for many, but come winter, it’s a haven for gem-loving road warriors. Located on Interstate 10 about 20 miles
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The GRAND Gathering, the World’s Largest Gathering of Grand Parents and Great-Grand Parents, is planned for Quartzsite from March 6 to 9. So many Grands and Great-Grands are expected, organizers hope to set a new world record. The Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) and Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite (PNQ) are spearheading plans for special events for
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Every winter, hundreds of thousands of snowbirds with RVs descend on the tiny desert town of Quartzsite, Arizona. For a few months, this dusty little place on I-10 morphs into what National Geographic calls The World’s Largest Parking Lot. Quartzsite is famous for its seasonal swap meets, huge flea market, rock and gem shows, the
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