Nomad Commons / Rubber Tramp Rendezvous
The Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR) is the annual gathering for nomads in Quartzsite, Arizona, run by Homes on Wheels Alliance (HOWA). HOWA reports about 3,500 attendees, and says more than 600 people received cold-weather gear at the 2026 RTR. Donations keep the RTR and WRTR free for all. In 2027 the Women's RTR runs January 6 to 8 and the RTR runs January 9 to 14, at the Town Park Baseball Field in Quartzsite. Both are free, with no registration or ticket.
Facts checked November 11, 2026 against homesonwheelsalliance.org.
Take part in the RTR
- Women's RTR
- Wed Jan 6 to Fri Jan 8, 2027
- RTR
- Sat Jan 9 to Thu Jan 14, 2027
- Where
- Town Park Baseball Field, Quartzsite, Arizona
- Cost
- Free. No registration or ticket. Camping is dispersed on nearby BLM land with no hookups.
2027 Rubber Tramp Rendezvous
The annual gathering in Quartzsite, Arizona. Dates and details on the HOWA site.
Event details →homesonwheelsalliance.orgVolunteer at the RTR
Lend a hand and help keep the gathering running.
See volunteer roles →homesonwheelsalliance.orgKeep the RTR free
Support the 2027 RTR and WRTR so they stay free for all.
Give on Givebutter →givebutter.comSponsor the 2027 RTRs
For businesses and organizations that want to sponsor the gatherings.
Become a sponsor →givebutter.comIn Person Caravans
Travel and camp together with other nomads.
Open on the HOWA site →homesonwheelsalliance.orgPrograms and events calendar
What is happening and when.
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What is the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (RTR)?
The Rubber Tramp Rendezvous is HOWA's annual gathering for people who live in vehicles, held in Quartzsite, Arizona. In 2027 the Women's RTR runs January 6 to 8 and the RTR runs January 9 to 14 at the Town Park Baseball Field. Both are free with no registration or ticket. HOWA reports about 3,500 attendees and raises donations to keep the RTR and WRTR free for all.