Quartzsite Attractions

6 attractions

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  #1 · Historic Site

  Hi Jolly Monument

  A tribute to camel driver Hadji Ali, enlisted in an unsuccessful 19th-century attempt by the US Army to use camels in the southwest.

  Score 49.1 · medium confidence
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  #2 · Natural Landmark

  Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

  Managed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, this area is home to over 400 desert bighorn sheep. Recreational opportunities include hiking and camping, particularly in the winter months.

  Score 42.4 · medium confidence

• #3 · Historic Site

  Bouse Fisherman

  The outline of a pre-Columbian geoglyph on the desert floor, portraying a fisherman. Walking a bit further you can find a Native American lookout and the ruins of a stagecoach station. The site is under the protection of the Bureau of Land Management; see website for driving instructions.

  Score 25.5 · low confidence

• #4 · Historic Site

  Dripping Springs petroglyphs

  This site has hundreds of pre-Columbian petroglyphs. Look for the ruined stone cabin; nearby is a cave with the springs. A path leads off from here to the cliff base, where many petroglyphs can be seen.

  Score 25.5 · low confidence

• #5 · Historic Site

  Tyson Wash grinding holes and petroglyphs

  More pre-Columbian petroglyphs, on both sides of the wash.

  Score 25.5 · low confidence

• #6 · Museum

  Quartzsite Historical Society

  Visit this location to learn more about this town. This location is where the original adobe stage station was built in 1866. It was a vital way station on the California-Arizona line because it provided water and grass for the animals.

  Score 24.2 · low confidence