TOWN OF QUARTZSITE

Quartzsite is located 45 minutes from the Colorado River and 1 hour from Yuma Arizona. Its the only stop from Blythe, California to Phoenix, Arizona which is about a 2 1/2 hour drive. People come from all over the world to Parker, Lake Havasu, and Yuma Arizona.

  • Hi Jolly Monument

    Located on 100 E. Main Street

    • Pays tribute to camel driver Hadji Ali
    • Enlisted in an unsuccessful attempt by the US Army to use camels in the American Southwest
    • After the failed attempt Ali was the only driver to remain in Arizona
    • Alli became known by locals as "Hi Jolly"
  • Hi Jolly Monument

  • Grinding Holes And Petroglyphs

    Located in the East side of Tyson Wash

    • Indian Grinding Holes
    • Pre-Columbian Petroglyphs
  • Petroglyphs
    Grinding Holes

  • Palm Canyon

    Located on Milepost 85 on US Highway 95

    • Only place in Arizona where native palm trees, California Fan Palms, can be found
    • Palms are a short walk from the parking area
  • Palm Canyon
    Palm Canyon

  • Quartzsite Rock Alignment & Intaglios

    Located north of Quartzsite

    • Training ground for General Patton's troops during World War II
    • Rocks laid out in the desert best seen from the air
    • Rocks spelling out QUARTZSITE and forming an arrow pointing the way
    • Outline of the fisherman Intaglio drawn on the desert floor by ancient Indians
  • Quartzsite Rock Alignment & Intaglios
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