Our Location: Mile Marker 91, AZ 95, Arizona
As you can see we've moved. Not far, but far enough to not be bothered by loud voices, constant dogs barking and music. The party carried on until midnight with music, singing, loud talking and dogs barking.
The view out the dining room window.
We were up and out the door by 9 AM this morning, a quick trip for a few things we needed, propane, water and diesel and a look around at some where else to park. We checked out a few places including Le Paz Valley and would have ended up there except this location we've been told is also BLM and is not marked no camping. Closer to Q there are many 'no camping' signs.
A large propane tank, totally empty, filled at Pit Stop for $17 USD, I think we in Ontario are getting so ripped off. To get a tank this full I have to exchange it, and the price runs anywhere from $35 - $45 plus tax. I'm sure you can do the math well enough to know it's dirt cheap here. The Dogsled had a big drink this morning with about 20 gallons being slurped up at $3.17 per gallon. I can't complain. He's not completely full but he's close to the full mark.
Looking out and to the left a bit.
Back at Palm Canyon Road we closed up the Igloo, hooked up and headed out the road. We stopped numerous times to let others go by, around or past us. We have both agreed it's not the type of place we want to park again, nor the type of road we want to travel again. Sorry to all you folks that enjoy it there but it's just not for us. Dad the road into Palm Canyon is worse than the road you take to Whiskey Lake.
We pulled out and headed north a few miles to between Mile Markers 90-91. We pulled off and headed as far back as this little 'parking lot' allows us to go. We are closer to the road than our normal liking but we are finding it just fine here. We watched carefully on our way back home from Q for 'no camping signs' and found none in this stretch. The host at Le Paz Valley told us this entire side is BLM and there is no parking where the signs say 'no overnight parking' but he said he didn't know about the rest. So we shall see how it works out.
We didn't go all the way to the end due to some evidence of horses being in the area for a while. Horse Apples if you know what I mean.
We were pulled in and set up by noon. Interestingly enough before long we witnessed a neighbour coming in. He isn't anywhere near us and we have no complaints. I just wonder if he would have parked here if we hadn't already been here. I think we have a herd mentality and will follow the leader in doing these types of things. How many times have you parked 'far' from everyone only to have someone pull right next to you almost immediately? Happens to us a lot.
So the photos today are out the windows and the door of the Igloo. Nothing amazing but still pretty nice.
We can still see the Kofa Mountains out the door.
Thanks for stopping in, I hope you had a wonderful day!!
Until next time... take care, be safe,
Deb
Glad you found a spot away from the noisy neighbours. Very pretty scenery!
ReplyDeleteThanks. We are happy as well. Much nicer here.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
I always found the Chevron Station on Main Street to be the most reasonably priced.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found a more practical camping spot.
If you don't wait too long you can find the gang past the Maintenance Area in La Posa South.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Thanks Rick. I'm not sure which station I used, the price was good, easy in and out and so I was happy. It was much cheaper than California.
DeleteWe are enjoying this spot a great deal more than the other one. This one offers us more options for getting around as well.
Take care, be safe,
Deb
Sorry you had to move. Oh well you are in a better place now. Ask Patsy about neighbours parking too close in the desert. Sometimes they turn in to lifelong friends!!! LOL Have a fun time.
ReplyDeleteIt is what it is and we're enjoying this spot a great deal more anyway. I recall the 'camping so close' post. The proximity would have been fine if they weren't noisy, we wouldn't have liked it but it wouldn't have been necessary to move. However this spot is better and I've found what I think may be an even better one that I'll check out tomorrow. It will be for next year of course. Maybe we can get a few friends to circle their rigs and camp right along with us. Haha.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
Glad you found a spot more to your liking. Never fun to have someone not only move in close by, especially when there is a whole desert out there to choose from, but then to be noisy on top of it. Some people really do not get it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. The spot we have now is very nice, as you know and I'm thinking I'll check out a few more to keep in mind for next year. That way we can have a few to pick from.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
In all the years I went to Quartzsite, that's where I camped. It's much quieter, although you are right about the "herd". They will follow! LOL
ReplyDeleteWe've parked in a few places in and around Q but I think this one will be the go to one from now on, or at least one in this area.
DeleteThe herd is always a fascinating thing to watch, when it happens to someone else. HAHA
Take care, be safe,
Deb
WE figured you would move and so would we have! Yep don't know what's wrong with people..just rude and inconsiderate! Enjoy your time there, should be clearing out now that the Big Tent is over.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley. It's just easier to move away and find something else. We had a lot options and since home is on wheels, and we didn't like the neighbours, we moved. Haha.
DeleteThe road has been crazy busy with rigs going south all day. They started early in the morning and finally slowed down in the late afternoon. I'm sure the areas in town are pretty empty now.
Take care, be safe,
Deb
Glad you found a better spot. Looks like another beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Elva. WE have found a wonderful spot and I'll enjoy it more. Lots of places to walk here and I've been checking out a few other camping possibilities. I agree, another wonderful day and I'm soaking up the sun!!
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb