Quartzsite, Arizona

Internationally famous for their Annual Rock, Gem & Mineral Shows,

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.

Located in La Paz County, 125 miles west of Phoenix at the junction of Interstate 10 and U.S. 95

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.

Tyson Wells - Arizona's Largest Winter Attraction!

Tyson's Well Stage Stop Museum