Quartz Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Operates late spring to early fall. During the off-season, no water, trash service, or fees are available; outhouse facilities may be unavailable. The boat launch and Kenai Lake public access remain open year-round with intermittent snow plowing.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 6:05AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
The Chugach NF Avalanche Information Center in Girdwood has issued a SPECIAL AVALANCHE STATEMENT for the following areas: South Fork Eagle River, Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Moose Pass, Summit Lake, and Seward from 6 am Saturday, Jan 17 to 6 am Tuesday, Jan 20. * WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist in the backcountry. Avalanche danger is HIGH at and above treeline. * WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in and around Anchorage, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass, Summit Lake, Moose Pass, Lost Lake, and Seward. * WHEN...In effect through 6:00 am Tuesday, Jan 20th. * IMPACTS...Very large human-triggered avalanches are likely. Despite quiet weather, the snowpack remains very unstable. People can easily trigger very large avalanches. It is likely avalanches may be triggered remotely from flat terrain below steeper slopes. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If deciding to recreate in the backcountry, choose terrain that is flat or less than 30 degrees in steepness, with nothing steeper above you. Travel is avalanche terrain is not recommended. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. For more information visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.
10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:
10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure
The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the
10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:
10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:
About
Quartz Creek Campground is nestled between Kenai Lake and Quartz Creek in Cooper Landing, Alaska, within the 5-million-acre Chugach National Forest. The campground offers 45 sites including single and double sites suitable for both tents and small RVs, with paved roads and parking spurs throughout. At 500 feet elevation, the relatively flat terrain is dotted with small spruce trees, and most sites provide sweeping views of Kenai Lake. Kenai Lake is the third largest lake on the Kenai Peninsula, stretching over 20 miles long and 500 feet deep with approximately 14,000 acres of water. The campground's boat ramp provides access to the lake for fishing rainbow trout, lake trout, and Dolly Varden. Quartz Creek also offers fishing opportunities for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden later in summer. Just two miles east, Kenai Lake becomes the world-famous Kenai River, renowned for trophy trout and salmon fishing. Nearby recreation includes the Crescent Creek Trail leading six miles to Crescent Lake, the 38-mile Resurrection Pass Trail, and salmon viewing from the Quartz Creek bridge from late July through September. The Old Sterling Highway provides OHV access and wildlife viewing opportunities. Bears, moose, mountain goats, and wolves inhabit the surrounding forest of ice fields, alpine tundra, jagged mountains, and dense forests.
Directions
From Anchorage, take Seward Highway to Sterling Highway south for 100 miles and turn onto Quartz Creek Road before reaching Kenai Lake.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 120ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 120ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 288-3178 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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