Quartz Flat (Mt)
Lolo National Forest
Summary
Quartz Flat Campground is a full-service campground with 78 sites surrounded by pine trees and the Clark Fork River, located 45 minutes west of Missoula, Montana. It has picnic tables, fire rings, vault and flush toilets, and a Camp Host. It is accessible from Interstate 90 and can accomodate large groups for recreation on the river or in the National Forest. Nearby attractions include Missoula, Superior, St. Regis, and the Alberton Gorge.
Overview
Quartz Flat Campground is located just off of Interstate 90, 45 minutes west of Missoula, Montana and 15 minutes east of Superior, Montana. The paved campground has three loops and 78 sites total. There is water, dump stations, vault and flush toilets, trash, picnic tables, fire rings, a short interpretative trail, and Camp Hosts. The campground sits above the Clark Fork River in the shade of pines trees. Be aware the campground receives alot of noise from Interstate 90 and passing trains.
Recreation
The campground is in close proximity to launch sites along the Clark Fork River, including the Alberton Gorge. The campground can accomodate large groups recreating on the river or in the National Forest. The Quartz Flat Campground is one of three full-service campgrounds located along Interstate 90 between Idaho and Missoula, Montana. It is the only campground that has reservable sites.
Facilities
Quartz Flat Campground has three paved loops. Each loop has vault toilets, potable water, a Camp Host, and trash services. Loop C and Loop G have dump stations and flush toilets. Non-campers must pay $10.00 to use the dump stations. Each site has a parking space, picnic table, and fire ring. There are 78 sites in total and 6 pull-through sites in Loop A for vehicles larger than 35 feet in length. Reserveable sites in Loop A and G are all the even numbered sites. Loop C reserveable sites a 1 through 12. All remaining site are first-come first-served.
Natural Features
The campground resides in the valley bottom surrounded by pine trees and the Clark Fork River to the north. The campground is flat and easily accessible from Interstate 90.
Nearby Attractions
Missoula is 50 miles to the east.
Superior is 10 miles to the west.
St. Regis is 25 miles to the west.
Route of the Hiawatha Trail is 53 miles to the west.
Lookout Ski Area / Idaho is 58 miles to the west.
Alberton Gorge is 11 miles to the east.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 822-4233.Photos
