Internationally famous for their annual Rock, Gem & Mineral Shows, Quartzsite hosts over one million visitors each year ~ a winter haven for Rockhounds, Snowbirds, Vendors and RV'ers!
Established as Tyson Wells Stage Stop on the site of old Fort Tyson in 1866. Quartzsite is now internationally famous for the ANNUAL ROCK, GEM & MINERAL SHOWS. Located in La Paz County, 125 miles west of Phoenix at the junction of Interstate 10 and U.S. 95, and only 17 miles east of the Colorado River.
Tourism is the major contributor to Quartzsite's economy. The retail trade and services sectors benefit from the visitors who reside at the numerous (more than 70) mobile home and trailer parks in the vicinity between October and March. Major gem, mineral and general swapmeet shows are popular tourist attractions. The Bureau of Land Management and law enforcement agencies estimate more than 1.5 million people attend these events.
La Posa Long Term Visitor Area ~ Hwy 95, 2 miles S. of Quartzsite
Annual Sports, Vacation & RV Show
Annual Hobby, Craft & Gem Show
Annual Rock & Roll Classic Car Show
Official Quartzsite Web / Quartzsite Business Chamber
Quartzsite OnLine / Quartzsite RV Parks / Rice Ranch
The Quartzsite Times / Tyson's Well Stage Stop Museum
Tyson Wells - Arizona's Largest Winter Attraction!
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