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Quartz Flat Campground (MT)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Superior · Montana · Lolo National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Lolo National Forest |
| Location | Superior · Montana · Lolo National Forest · 47.07713, -114.76933 · Map |
| Sites | 76 public sites counted from the federal listing — 70 standard nonelectric; 6 rv nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 76 sites Water hookups at 1 of 76 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 76 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 76 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $15.00 per night per site. $5.00 for extra vehicles not in tow. Scan and Pay is available for all first come first served sites. The QR code is posted at the campground fee station. You must have the most recent recreation.gov mobile app. Cost is $15.00 per site with a $1.50 service fee. The mobile app will only allow you to pay for 1 night at a time. Reservations can be made 3 days before arrival through recreation.gov Recreation.gov charges $15.00 per site with an $8.00 service fee. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 74 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 406-822-4233 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
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. It is within walking distance from the Clark Fork River and it has a self-guided nature trail. The Quartz Flat Campground is one of three campgrounds located along Interstate 90 between Idaho and Missoula, Montana.
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.
Directions, from the listing
Located at the Quartz Flat Rest Area on Interstate 90 the campground is 50 minutes west of Missoula, Montana and 15 minutes east of Superior, Montana. Exit at the State Rest Stop and travel through the site and turn right into the campground entrance.
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Trip Card — Quartz Flat Campground (MT)
Superior · Montana · Lolo National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Superior · Montana · Lolo National Forest |
| Fees | $15.00 per night per site. $5.00 for extra vehicles not in tow. Scan and Pay is available for all first come first served sites. The QR code is posted at the campground fee sta… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | No electric reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 76 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10110663 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.