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Quartzsite dump & water: free BLM areas vs. La Posa LTVA

There is no Quartzsite RV dump station at the free 14-day BLM camping areas, and no water either. BLM's dump and water are at La Posa LTVA, about 2 miles south of town on US-95, with an LTVA permit. In town, RV Pit Stop and RV Relief on Central Blvd sell dumps, water and propane.

By the RV Dump Guide Team · Published · Updated · Checked against 11 official sources

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Using La Posa from Sept 15 to Apr 15 takes an LTVA permit: $40 for any 14 consecutive days (renewable) or $180 for the whole season.

The two ways to camp on BLM land at Quartzsite

1. Free short-term areas (no services). BLM's LTVA brochure says short-term camping near Quartzsite is limited to five designated camping areas. They're free, with a stay limit of 14 days in any 28-day period, and after that you move outside a 25-mile radius. BLM's La Posa map labels Scaddan Wash, Dome Rock, Hi Jolly and Plomosa Road. Local guides list Road Runner (around US-95 mile marker 99) as the fifth. Arrive with full fresh water and empty tanks.

2. La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (permit, has services). There are four LTVAs south of town on US-95: North, South, West and Tyson Wash. These are where the dump stations, water faucets and trash service are.

La Posa LTVA permit prices (verify current price)

SeasonOptionPrice (BLM)
Sept 15 to Apr 15Short-visit permit, any 14 consecutive days, renewable$40
Sept 15 to Apr 15Long-term permit, whole season$180
Apr 16 to Sept 14Day use / overnight / annual, per vehicle$10 / $15 / $75

Off-season prices cover up to 5 people per vehicle, plus $1 for each extra person. BLM's brochure says interagency passes such as America the Beautiful and Senior do not discount LTVA fees. Two short-visit permits ($80) cover 28 nights. Four short-visit permits ($160) cover 56 nights. Stay any longer than that and the $180 season permit is cheaper.

Can I just pay to dump at La Posa?

BLM's La Posa page doesn't list a separate dump-only fee. During the LTVA season, the facilities are part of the LTVA permit. In the off-season, BLM lists a $10 per-vehicle day-use fee. Ask the volunteer host at the LTVA entrance station before you pull into the dump lane.

Truck stops in Quartzsite: don't count on a dump

When we checked the official location pages, neither of the big truck stops at I-10 Exit 17 listed an RV dump. Love's #286 does list bulk propane and propane tank exchange, so it's a good propane stop. Pilot #328 listed neither an RV dump nor propane.

Quick plan

  1. If you're boondocking free, arrive in Quartzsite with full fresh water and empty tanks.
  2. For dump and water, either use La Posa LTVA with the $40 short-visit permit (entrance station or online via Recreation.gov / BLM Yuma Field Office), or pay per visit at RV Pit Stop or RV Relief on Central Blvd.
  3. For propane, Love's #286 on Quartzsite Blvd lists bulk propane.
  4. BLM says the area is busiest in January, during the Big Tent RV show and the gem shows. Expect lines then.
  5. Heading east on I-10 toward Phoenix? The Phoenix-area RV dump stations include two truck stops on I-10 west that list a public dump.

Who can dump where

Every place on this page, sorted by who is allowed to use the dump. Tap a name for the full listing.

Who can use each RV dump, and which other services are listed
PlaceWho can dumpWaterPropaneOvernight
RV Relief (Quartzsite)Open to the public–
RV Pit Stop (Quartzsite)Open to the public–
La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (BLM)LTVA permit holders–
Love's Travel Stop #286 (Quartzsite)No RV dump listed––
Pilot Travel Center #328 (Quartzsite)No RV dump listed–––

Map

Public dumpCampers or permit onlyNo dump listedSome pins are approximate (a park or address point, not the exact dump). See each listing.

Every listing

Grouped by access. Fees and rules are quoted from each official source.

Open to the public 2

RV Relief (Quartzsite)

Open to the public
RV dumpWaterPropane

918 N Central Blvd, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

(928) 955-9300

Access
Open to the public during its season: the operator sells RV dump, water and propane refills to travelers.
Fees
The operator's pricing page says prices vary and are subject to change; we couldn't read a current price from it. Call (928) 955-9300.
  • Posted hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Season: November to April.
  • Dump service is listed for RVs, fifth wheels, travel trailers and portable waste tanks.

Source: RV Relief: services and pricing. Last checked . Approximate: address point (OpenStreetMap).

RV Pit Stop (Quartzsite)

Open to the public
RV dumpWaterPropane

425 N Central Blvd, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

Access
Open to the public: the operator says travelers rolling through for a day are welcome and all RV types can use its services.
Fees
Not posted on the operator's site. Ask before you dump.
  • The operator lists an easy-access RV dump station with room for big rigs, propane refills, and reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water for tanks or jugs.

Source: RV Pit Stop: facilities, RV Pit Stop: FAQs. Last checked .

LTVA permit holders 1

La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (BLM)

LTVA permit holders
RV dumpWaterOvernightTrash

US-95, about 2 miles south of Quartzsite, AZ (four LTVAs: North, South, West and Tyson Wash)

Access
Permit required. Facilities are for permit holders.
Fees
Sept 15 to Apr 15: $180 long-term permit (whole season) or $40 short-visit permit (any 14 consecutive days, renewable). Apr 16 to Sept 14: $10 day use, $15 overnight, or $75 annual per vehicle (up to 5 people; $1 per extra person). Per BLM, checked 2026-10-26.
  • BLM lists: 10 ADA-accessible vault toilets, 8 water faucets, a dry dump station, a dump station with water, trash service, a dance floor and a ramada.
  • BLM says LTVA permits are valid at all BLM LTVAs.
  • BLM says interagency passes (America the Beautiful, Senior/Golden Age, Access) do NOT discount LTVA permit fees.
  • Off-season (Apr 16 to Sept 14) maximum stay is 14 days in a 28-day period.

Source: BLM: La Posa Long Term Visitor Area, Recreation.gov: La Posa LTVA, BLM LTVA brochure (PDF). Last checked . Approximate (welcome station area). Follow posted signs.

No RV dump listed 2

Love's Travel Stop #286 (Quartzsite)

No RV dump listed
Propane

760 S. Quartzsite Blvd., Quartzsite, AZ 85346 (I-10 Exit 17)

(928) 927-8570

Access
Open to the public. Love's lists the store as open 24 hours.
Fees
Not posted online. Ask inside.
  • Love's lists Bulk Propane and Propane Tank Exchange at this store.
  • Love's does NOT list RV Dump Service at this store (as of our last check).

Source: Love's: Travel Stop #286 Quartzsite. Last checked .

Pilot Travel Center #328 (Quartzsite)

No RV dump listed
No services listed

1201 W Main St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 (I-10 Exit 17)

Access
Open to the public.
Fees
n/a
  • Pilot's location page does NOT list an RV Dump Station or propane at this store (as of our last check). Listed here so you don't count on it.

Source: Pilot Flying J: 1201 W Main St, Quartzsite. Last checked .

Questions RVers ask

Do the free BLM camping areas at Quartzsite have a dump station or water?

No. The free 14-day BLM camping areas around Quartzsite have no dump station and no water, so arrive with full fresh water and empty tanks. BLM's dump and water are at La Posa LTVA, about 2 miles south of town on US-95. In town, RV Pit Stop and RV Relief on Central Blvd sell dumps and water without a permit.

How much is a La Posa LTVA permit?

From Sept 15 to Apr 15, BLM charges $40 for a short-visit permit (any 14 consecutive days, renewable) or $180 for the whole season. From Apr 16 to Sept 14 it is $10 day use, $15 overnight, or $75 annual per vehicle. Off-season prices cover up to 5 people per vehicle, plus $1 for each extra person.

Can I just pay to dump at La Posa?

BLM's La Posa page doesn't list a separate dump-only fee. During the LTVA season, the facilities are part of the LTVA permit. In the off-season, BLM lists a $10 per-vehicle day-use fee. Ask the volunteer host at the LTVA entrance station before you pull into the dump lane.

Where can I dump in Quartzsite without an LTVA permit?

Two businesses on Central Blvd sell dumps to travelers: RV Pit Stop at 425 N Central Blvd, which also sells propane and RO drinking water, and RV Relief at 918 N Central Blvd, open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from November to April. We couldn't find a current dump price on either site, so ask or call before you pull in.

Do America the Beautiful or Senior passes discount LTVA permits?

No. BLM's LTVA brochure says interagency passes such as America the Beautiful and Senior do not discount LTVA fees. Plan on the full price: two $40 short-visit permits ($80) cover 28 nights, four ($160) cover 56 nights, and for any longer stay the $180 season permit is the cheaper choice.

Sources

  1. BLM: La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (facilities, fees, directions)
  2. Recreation.gov: La Posa LTVA
  3. BLM: Long-Term Visitor Areas brochure (PDF)
  4. BLM: La Posa area map (PDF) showing Scaddan Wash, Dome Rock, Hi Jolly, Plomosa Road
  5. BLM: Camping rules (14 days in 28)
  6. Love's #286 Quartzsite
  7. Pilot #328 Quartzsite
  8. BLM Yuma Field Office LTVA business plan (PDF, 2024)
  9. RV Pit Stop: facilities
  10. RV Pit Stop: FAQs
  11. RV Relief: services and pricing

How we checked. We only list a service when an official source says it exists, and we quote fees exactly as posted, following our verification method. Corrections: [email protected].

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