Photo thanks to BLM Arizona (public domain)
La Posa Long Term Visitor Area
The Bureau of Land Management’s huge winter camp south of Quartzsite: four open-desert areas with no hookups, basic services and a $180 permit that covers the whole season.
Quartzsite, Arizona · BLM land on US-95 south of town
Season
Sep 15–Apr 15
Off-season stays: 14 days in 28
Elevation
About 950 ft
Mild winters, very hot summers
Hookups
None
Water & dump station on site
Big rigs
Room for any size
Open desert, no marked sites
Updated October 5, 2026 · Details checked against BLM’s website
Open desert, basic services
The La Posa experience
Four big camping areas of open desert south of town, with vault toilets, water, dump stations and a lively winter community.
Vault toilets10, all ADA accessible
Water faucets8 around the area
Dump stationsA dry dump and one with water
Trash serviceProvided by BLM
Dance floor & ramadaFor winter gatherings
Open desert campingRoom for any rig
Season permit$180 from Sep 15 to Apr 15
Life at camp
What guests say
The camper report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: La Posa South averages 4.5 on Google from 522 reviews, RV LIFE users give the LTVA 8.9 out of 10, and Campendium reviewers rate location and access 4.7 out of 5.
How RVers rate it
La Posa South category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report42 ft
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Short-visit permit$40 14 days
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm fees and rules with BLM before you go.
BLM land, south of Quartzsite
Getting there
The four La Posa areas line US-95 about 2 miles south of town, so Quartzsite’s shops, shows and services are a 7-minute drive.
Route from town: south on Central Blvd (US-95)
EXIT 17 OR 19 · THEN US-95 SOUTH
Set your GPS
US-95, 2 miles south of town, Quartzsite, AZ 85346
To QuartzsiteAbout 7 min
To Blythe, CAAbout 31 min
From PhoenixAbout 2 hr
From Los AngelesAbout 4 hr
From I-10, take Exit 17 or 19 and head south on US-95. The LTVA entrances start about 2 miles south of town; La Posa South has the dump stations.
About 950 ft elevation. Quartzsite’s January highs average 67°; July highs average 109°.
Approximate driving times from the park. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around La Posa
Town is 7 minutes up the road. The winter shows, Hi Jolly’s tomb and the Peace Trail are all close, and the Blythe Intaglios make an easy half-day trip.
Photo thanks to Gordon Leggett (CC BY 4.0)
Quartzsite’s winter shows
January and February bring a two-month run of gem, mineral and swap-meet shows, and the big RV show returns Jan 15–23, 2027 at 700 S Central Blvd.
Photo thanks to Jeremy Butler (CC BY 4.0)
Hi Jolly Monument
The stone pyramid ADOT built in 1934 over the grave of Hi Jolly, a camel driver in the U.S. Army’s camel experiment who died in Quartzsite in 1902.
Photo thanks to Spencer-Nägy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Arizona Peace Trail
An off-highway vehicle route of about 210 miles from Bullhead City to Yuma, with loop systems around Quartzsite and Bouse built for winter visitors.
Photo thanks to Rsfinlayson (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Blythe Intaglios
Giant human and animal figures scraped into the desert 450 to 2,000 years ago, including a 171-ft human figure, about 15 miles north of Blythe.
More in Quartzsite
Other parks worth a look
Not quite the right fit? These are the closest parks and campgrounds we’ve covered around Quartzsite.
Photo thanks to Desert Gardens RV Park
Desert Gardens RV Park
Large park just off Exit 17 with 30-by-60-ft pull-thrus, a clubhouse and online booking.
Photo thanks to 88 Shades RV Park
88 Shades RV Park
Shady snowbird park on West Main with a busy rec hall, a lapidary shop, fruit trees and low weekly rates.
Photo thanks to Holiday Palms RV Resort
Holiday Palms RV Resort
Big, palm-lined resort near Exit 17 with a heated pool and hot tub, lighted pickleball and breakfast in the rec hall.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether La Posa fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the classic Quartzsite boondocking experience: open desert, basic services and a whole season for $180. Come self-contained, ready to manage your own power and tanks.
Permit feesBLM fees · checked Oct 5, 2026
Short visit, any 14 days$40 /permit
Long-term, Sep 15–Apr 15$180 /season
Off-season overnight$15 /vehicle
Off-season annual$75 /vehicle
From April 16 to September 14, day use is $10 a vehicle and stays are limited to 14 days in 28. A long-term permit is valid at all BLM long-term visitor areas. BLM has proposed higher fees, but none had taken effect when we checked.
Fees are set by the Bureau of Land Management and may change. For the latest, check the BLM La Posa page or call (928) 317-3200.
Typical January afternoon
Quartzsite67°
Chicago32°
35° warmer than Chicago in January.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why snowbirds come.
Open
Camping areas
North, South, West and Tyson Wash, all on one permit.
Open
Rates & policies
Fees, stay limits, spacing and camping rules.
Open
Before you book
Things to check before you set up camp.
Open
La Posa is the Bureau of Land Management’s long-term visitor area just south of Quartzsite: four open-desert camping areas along US-95 where a big community of snowbirds spends the winter. There are no hookups and no marked sites. You pick a spot at least 15 ft from your neighbors and live off your own tanks, batteries and solar. BLM provides vault toilets, water faucets, dump stations, trash service and a dance floor with a ramada, and one $180 permit covers the season.
Best for
- Self-contained snowbirds: $180 covers September 15 to April 15, well under $1 a night.
- Big rigs: open desert means room for any length, and Campendium reviewers rate access 4.7 out of 5.
- Show-goers: town and the January shows are about 7 minutes north.
- LTVA hoppers: the long-term permit is good at every BLM long-term visitor area.
Consider this
- There are no hookups; plan your days around the dump stations and water faucets.
- You can’t leave camp unattended for more than five days.
- Camps can be as close as 15 ft in peak season.
- A September 2026 video shows rain damage on some dirt roads; check conditions with BLM before you go.
Why snowbirds come
Typical January afternoon
67°
Quartzsite
Quartzsite station
32°
Chicago
O’Hare Airport
35 degrees warmer than Chicago. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
All four areas use the same permit and the same rules. They differ mainly in which side of US-95 they’re on and which services are closest.
La Posa South $180/season
The southern area on the east side of the highway, with the dump stations. Google reviewers rate it 4.5 from 522 reviews.
La Posa North $180/season
The area closest to Quartzsite, on the east side of the highway. Rated 4.3 on Google.
La Posa West $180/season
Across the highway from La Posa North, on the west side of US-95.
Tyson Wash $180/season
The southwest area along Tyson Wash, across US-95 from La Posa South.
Short visit$40Any 14 consecutive days
Season$180Sep 15–Apr 15
Off-season$10 day / $15 night14 days in 28
HookupsNoneDump stations and water on site
Quiet hours10 pm–6 amBLM rule
Spacing15 ftBetween camps
VehiclesUp to 2 extraPer permit
Unattended5 days maxDon’t leave camp longer
PermitAll LTVAsValid at every BLM LTVA
Where to buyOnline or BLM officeRecreation.gov or Yuma Field Office
Checked against blm.gov on October 5, 2026. Fees are set by BLM and may change; call the Yuma Field Office at (928) 317-3200 for the latest.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things to sort out before you go
Check these with BLM before you set up camp.
- How will you handle power? There’s no electric, so bring solar, batteries or a generator.
- How long do your tanks last? Plan regular trips to the dump stations and water faucets at La Posa South.
- Which permit do you need? $40 covers 14 days; $180 covers the whole season.
- Will you leave camp? Camps can’t be left unattended for more than five days.
- What are the roads like? Ask BLM about storm damage before you head in.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Sep 15–Apr 15
Ready for a winter in the desert?
Grab a season permit, pick your patch of open desert and join the snowbird community south of town.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The La Posa photos are from BLM Arizona (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons. Video: Scott and Nan on YouTube. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Gordon Leggett (Quartzsite sign; CC BY 4.0), Jeremy Butler (Hi Jolly Monument; CC BY 4.0), Spencer-Nägy (Arizona Peace Trail near Flag Mine Road; CC BY-SA 4.0) and Rsfinlayson (Blythe Intaglios; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Photos on the other-park cards come from those parks’ own websites unless the card says otherwise. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
Disclaimer
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