Quartz Flat Campground (MT)

Lolo National Forest

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.

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.

Need to Know

Learn more about the Lolo National Forest at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/lolo
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
The maximum stay limit is 16 days per reservation.
Access to the campground is through the Quartz Flat Rest Stop.
There is an access tunnel under Interstate 90 to access both sides of the campground. The maximun height restriction in the center of the tunnel is 14 feet.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Mailing

Superior Ranger District PO Box 460 209 Riverside Ave W. Superior MT 59872

Physical

Quartz Flat Rest Stop Superior MT 59872

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 406-822-4233

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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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