Can you reserve a site at Quartz Flat Campground (MT)?

Yes, Quartz Flat Campground (MT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Quartz Flat Campground (MT) have?

79 sites in total, of which 76 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Quartz Flat Campground (MT)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Quartz Flat Campground (MT).

Are campfires allowed at Quartz Flat Campground (MT)?

Campfires are allowed at Quartz Flat Campground (MT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Quartz Flat Campground (MT), Montana — 76 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May 21 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
76 bookable sites
79 sites in total, including non-bookable
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: A, C, G, S&P

Site types

70 Standard Nonelectric
6 RV Nonelectric
3 Management

Amenities

Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

79 campsites at Quartz Flat Campground (MT)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	A	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	8	🐾
10	A	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	8	🐾
11	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
12	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
13	A	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	8	🐾
14	A	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	8	🐾
15	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
16	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
17	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
18	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
19	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
2	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
20	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
21	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
22	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
23	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
24	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
25	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
26	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
27	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
28	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
3	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
4	A	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	8	🐾
5	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
6	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
7	A	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	8	🐾
8	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
9	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
1	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
10	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
11	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
12	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
13	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
14	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
15	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
16	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
17	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
18	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
19	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
2	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
20	C	Management	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
21	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
22	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
3	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
4	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
5	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
6	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
7	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
8	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
9	C	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
1	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
10	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
11	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
12	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
13	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8
14	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
15	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	🐾
16	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
17	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
18	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
19	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
2	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8
20	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
21	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
22	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
23	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
24	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
25	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8	🐾
26	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
27	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
28	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
3	G	Management	—	Paved	—	8
4	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
5	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
6	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
7	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
8	G	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	8	🐾
9	G	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	—	8
S&P Standard	S&P	Management	—	Paved	—	—

Getting there

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.

47.07713, -114.76933 · 47°4'37.7"N 114°46'9.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	42	53	61	71	78	89	88	77	61	43	34
Low °F	22	22	27	32	40	46	51	49	42	34	27	22
Precip in	1.2	1.3	1.1	1.4	1.8	2.0	0.9	1.1	1.0	1.3	1.9	1.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

$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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Quartz Flat Campground (MT)

Can you reserve a site at Quartz Flat Campground (MT)?: Yes, Quartz Flat Campground (MT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Quartz Flat Campground (MT) have?: 79 sites in total, of which 76 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Quartz Flat Campground (MT)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Quartz Flat Campground (MT).
Does Quartz Flat Campground (MT) have hookups?: Water.
Are campfires allowed at Quartz Flat Campground (MT)?: Campfires are allowed at Quartz Flat Campground (MT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Quartz Flat Campground (MT) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Quartz Flat Campground (MT)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$15 per night. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles.

Restrictions:

Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 406-822-4233
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Quartz Flat Campground (MT)