Use of the dump, water and trash facilities are included in your camping fee for the four Quartzsite Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVA). Only the LaPosa South has the dump station and water facilities. Some of the others have trash bins. If in one of the other three LTVA camp areas, you can still drive over to the LaPosa South facilities and use them. You can not use them if you do not have a LTVA sticker, meaning if you are staying in one of the free areas. If in a free area, you will have to use a commercial facility in town as there is no way to pay at the LTVA other than the camp fee. The LTVA camp fee is $40 for every two weeks or $180 for the season running from Sept 15 - April 15th. The LTVA sticker is also good for the LTVA areas outside of Quartzsite such as around Yuma and Parker.
Thank you so much for making this video! I will be going to roadrunner blm for Skooliepaolooza this month and this will also be my first time to Arizona. Your video has made me feel much better about finding the right place and knowing what to do!
Russ, your commentary is spot on, video quality and transitions are excellent! In the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic I'm trying to find BLM camping and that is how I found your videos. Specifically the Roadrunner camping area. Your drone piloting with audio is amazing and very informative. Keep it up and safe travels.
Russ so much real useful info, you are right the drone shots are great. I parked my old motorhome on the long term BLM a few years back, i think it cost me $140 for the season.I can't wait to get there...Watching these videos, makes for long days at work just counting the hours and minutes to leave day. :) Thank You.
Quartzfest is January 20 - 26,2019. The name is a play on Hamfest, which is a gathering of ham radio operators. You to not have to be a ham radio operator to attend. Being BLM, there is no charge, just find a spot and camp as normal. You can also attend as a day visitor. Take the same road Russ took by the host and go about 1/4 and you will see the gathering with all of the antennas that Russ mentioned. They do have a website called Quartzfest dot Org. They will have a schedule of events on ham radio and other topics such as fire safety, solar, hobo stew night, campfires, star gazing, the hamfest selling radios and such between individuals and more. If you are not a ham but have any questions or interests in radio, stop by and get your questions answered. They will have a station set up where they communicate to folks around the world. They also perform testing for those wanting to get their license or upgrade to a higher license. Anyone who has any interest in getting a ham license should attend. Knowing Morse code is no longer required for a license and the test is not not hard, just basic stuff for the entry Technician license. They are a friendly bunch. It is not as large as the RTR but it is a large event. I think they had over 800 people sign the book last year and then I suspect there were more that did not sign or were family of the primary person.
... Nautical miles: When camping on BLM land I believe you must be 25 nautical miles away to your next BLM camp from your last. You just can't count your miles by using your mile counter on your dash board. For example if you where driving on winding roads that would eat up your miles on your mile counter and not cover the 25 nautical miles as if you drove in a straight line..
Russ. Thanks for showing this location. I will be attending the ham event this year for the first time. Haven't been to this location yet so this was a help seeing it. - N7NGM
www.quartzfest.org/ Jan. 20-26 2019. It is at the Roadrunner BLM area that you talked about in the video. Attended briefly in 2016 before the generator in the RV failed.
These videos are SO helpful!! We are making our first trip to Quartzsite in January. Meeting some folks there. We heard somewhere along the way that they have the honey wagons that cruise around and you can pay to have your holding tanks emptied. Is that true. Also is there a way to fill the fresh water without having to go all the way in to town? Is there a truck for that too? Hope to meet you someday. We’re faithful subscribers👍
What a great series covering all the BLM land around Q. I'm wondering about the cost of LTVA land...how long one can stay there and how much the fees are. So folks who stay in the long term areas have to use either solar or generators for electricity, I guess? This is all new to me so all the info you are sharing is very interesting. Thank you.
The winter LTVA season fee is $180 and runs from Sept 15 to Apr 15. There is also a 14 day option that is $40 and can be renewed multiple times. The LTVA permits are also good for the LTVA outside of Quartzsite, such as around Yuma and Parker. Stay limits and rates are different for the summer season. There are no hookups so solar and generators are the primary ways campers recharge their batteries when camped on the BLM land around Quartzsite. Some use wind generators or charge with their autos. The LTVA areas do have trash containers and a few pit toilets. LaPosa South has a dump station and a second dump for blue boys and water. Permitted folks staying in the other LTVA areas can use the LaPosa South facilities. The BLM in this area is just pick a bare spot in the open desert and set up camp .
hi..$180 for 6 months and $40 for 2 weeks.yes most have solar and generators for power. they also have to haul water and empty sewer tanks weekly...thank you !!
I am heading toward Quartzite for the winter. This my very first rodeo, so I'm somewhat apprehensive considering I am a solo woman in a mini van. Because you are quite familiar with the area I'm wondering if you think it would be safer in a LTVA area? I also am curious as to when the weather cools down enough to deal with the desert and when most people start to arrive? Thanks so much for your consideration. : )
@@rvertv Thank You so much for the quick response, I really appreciate it! I also really appreciate your videos, as they give more info than others concerning the area. LTVA it is. Gonna try to park as close to that big tent as I can. Thanks Again, Russ! Enjoy your day! : )
Is it safe to assume that one could pay to stay at an LTVA for say 14 days and then stay "next door" at one of the blm free areas immediately after that for another 14 days ? Cheers.
Russ, these last videos are some of the best you've ever done, and your other videos were excellent!! Love the drone footage!! Thank you!
thank you....that is too kind
I love the way you narrate as you drive. Places im familiar with too. Lol
I stayed at LaPosa South last winter. It's the only one with dump, water and trash. Love it. Heading there next week.
Love your videos~
Jan Johnson what do they charge?
Use of the dump, water and trash facilities are included in your camping fee for the four Quartzsite Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVA). Only the LaPosa South has the dump station and water facilities. Some of the others have trash bins. If in one of the other three LTVA camp areas, you can still drive over to the LaPosa South facilities and use them. You can not use them if you do not have a LTVA sticker, meaning if you are staying in one of the free areas. If in a free area, you will have to use a commercial facility in town as there is no way to pay at the LTVA other than the camp fee.
The LTVA camp fee is $40 for every two weeks or $180 for the season running from Sept 15 - April 15th. The LTVA sticker is also good for the LTVA areas outside of Quartzsite such as around Yuma and Parker.
@@mindylinsdau6072 It is $180. for the season which is Sept 15th to April 15th. Or you can buy the two week pass for $40.
Thank you so much for making this video! I will be going to roadrunner blm for Skooliepaolooza this month and this will also be my first time to Arizona. Your video has made me feel much better about finding the right place and knowing what to do!
great job Russ.
Excellent video...Had no idea there were four long term areas south of town. Thanks!
Russ, your commentary is spot on, video quality and transitions are excellent! In the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic I'm trying to find BLM camping and that is how I found your videos. Specifically the Roadrunner camping area. Your drone piloting with audio is amazing and very informative. Keep it up and safe travels.
thank you sir ....feel like I am right there driving around town and all. be safe
Russ so much real useful info, you are right the drone shots are great. I parked my old motorhome on the long term BLM a few years back, i think it cost me $140 for the season.I can't wait to get there...Watching these videos, makes for long days at work just counting the hours and minutes to leave day. :) Thank You.
Such clear crisp aerial footage. Beautiful.
Thanks Russ.
You’re keeping busy making these videos of the area surrounding Quartzsite. I for one am very appreciative
Your series on the BLM areas have been outstanding. Like that you mention cell reception at the locations.
Hi Russ ! Nice Video and Drone footage ! Stay well and Happy !
Looks like lots of places to stay. Should fit any ones budget. Happy trails.
Thank you Russ. My wife and I enjoy your tours of the BLM areas and comments. We will be down from Oregon next year some time.
Thanks again for the effort and info. Michael &Ruth.👍
Quartzfest is January 20 - 26,2019. The name is a play on Hamfest, which is a gathering of ham radio operators.
You to not have to be a ham radio operator to attend. Being BLM, there is no charge, just find a spot and camp as normal. You can also attend as a day visitor. Take the same road Russ took by the host and go about 1/4 and you will see the gathering with all of the antennas that Russ mentioned.
They do have a website called Quartzfest dot Org. They will have a schedule of events on ham radio and other topics such as fire safety, solar, hobo stew night, campfires, star gazing, the hamfest selling radios and such between individuals and more. If you are not a ham but have any questions or interests in radio, stop by and get your questions answered. They will have a station set up where they communicate to folks around the world. They also perform testing for those wanting to get their license or upgrade to a higher license. Anyone who has any interest in getting a ham license should attend. Knowing Morse code is no longer required for a license and the test is not not hard, just basic stuff for the entry Technician license. They are a friendly bunch.
It is not as large as the RTR but it is a large event. I think they had over 800 people sign the book last year and then I suspect there were more that did not sign or were family of the primary person.
Thanks for making these videos Russ. As a newbie, your videos help me out immensely.
Thanks Russ for the great videos. Be there in a couple years. Can’t wait!
Russ, thanks for all the great BLM reviews.
Thank you Russ..... :)
... Nautical miles: When camping on BLM land I believe you must be 25 nautical miles away to your next BLM camp from your last. You just can't count your miles by using your mile counter on your dash board. For example if you where driving on winding roads that would eat up your miles on your mile counter and not cover the 25 nautical miles as if you drove in a straight line..
Great views and informative.
Thanks for this Video Russ !
Love your informative videos.
Great Video 👍🏿 Loved it
Russ. Thanks for showing this location. I will be attending the ham event this year for the first time. Haven't been to this location yet so this was a help seeing it. - N7NGM
www.quartzfest.org/ Jan. 20-26 2019. It is at the Roadrunner BLM area that you talked about in the video. Attended briefly in 2016 before the generator in the RV failed.
Like the videos and your casual style. The drone footage is very helpful. What drone do you fly?
DJI Mavic Pro 2... its a great drone and camera...Thanks and Merry Christmas
Great tours and drone shots! What direction do the prevailing winds blow out there?
Russ great video.
I’m looking to get started with drone. Which one are u using and would u buy it again.
We are from Wyoming be full time this summer
These videos are SO helpful!! We are making our first trip to Quartzsite in January. Meeting some folks there. We heard somewhere along the way that they have the honey wagons that cruise around and you can pay to have your holding tanks emptied. Is that true. Also is there a way to fill the fresh water without having to go all the way in to town? Is there a truck for that too? Hope to meet you someday. We’re faithful subscribers👍
What a great series covering all the BLM land around Q. I'm wondering about the cost of LTVA land...how long one can stay there and how much the fees are. So folks who stay in the long term areas have to use either solar or generators for electricity, I guess? This is all new to me so all the info you are sharing is very interesting. Thank you.
The winter LTVA season fee is $180 and runs from Sept 15 to Apr 15. There is also a 14 day option that is $40 and can be renewed multiple times. The LTVA permits are also good for the LTVA outside of Quartzsite, such as around Yuma and Parker. Stay limits and rates are different for the summer season.
There are no hookups so solar and generators are the primary ways campers recharge their batteries when camped on the BLM land around Quartzsite. Some use wind generators or charge with their autos. The LTVA areas do have trash containers and a few pit toilets. LaPosa South has a dump station and a second dump for blue boys and water. Permitted folks staying in the other LTVA areas can use the LaPosa South facilities. The BLM in this area is just pick a bare spot in the open desert and set up camp .
Very interesting....thank you. :-)
hi..$180 for 6 months and $40 for 2 weeks.yes most have solar and generators for power. they also have to haul water and empty sewer tanks weekly...thank you !!
Thank you...
I am heading toward Quartzite for the winter. This my very first rodeo, so I'm somewhat apprehensive considering I am a solo woman in a mini van. Because you are quite familiar with the area I'm wondering if you think it would be safer in a LTVA area? I also am curious as to when the weather cools down enough to deal with the desert and when most people start to arrive? Thanks so much for your consideration. : )
yes the LTVA's would offer better security and access to water sewer trash and more - and yes it will cool down for October and be nice weather..
@@rvertv Thank You so much for the quick response, I really appreciate it! I also really appreciate your videos, as they give more info than others concerning the area. LTVA it is. Gonna try to park as close to that big tent as I can.
Thanks Again, Russ!
Enjoy your day! : )
What drone are you using?
I live in long beach were is there a good camp sight werecops wont bug you please respond
How close can you camp to someone else before you are considered to be encroaching on their space?
Is the "Host" on these BLM lands a local volunteer? Federal employee? What's the protocol?
Is it safe to assume that one could pay to stay at an LTVA for say 14 days and then stay "next door" at one of the blm free areas immediately after that for another 14 days ? Cheers.
yes sir....that is standard for most RVers
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