USDA Forest Service · Montana

Quartz Flat Campground (MT)

USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States

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Sites
79
Hookups
73 with water, 76 no hookups
Season
May 26 to September 15
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Dump station
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
2,897 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
QUARTZ FLAT CAMP (NFSR 7700) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
Lake
Lolo National Forest
Nearest town
Superior
Address
Superior Ranger District, Superior, MT, 59872
Phone
406-822-4233
Activities
Biking, Birding, Camping, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing

About

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.

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.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January38°25°-23°46°11 of 11
February38°23°-12°50°10 of 11
March45°30°10°63°11 of 11
April49°33°16°73°7 of 11
May63°43°33°86°0 of 11
June72°50°39°90°0 of 11
July87°59°45°98°0 of 11
August87°59°48°99°0 of 11
September75°51°40°90°0 of 11
October58°40°29°77°3 of 10
November46°32°15°67°8 of 10
December37°27°4°50°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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