Quartz

Federal campground in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest

Location: Pitkin, CO, CO

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/quartz to be notified when sites open up.

Quiet, peaceful tent camping at $20/night in a remote location. First-come, first-served access with fire rings and picnic tables available.

Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Beaver, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, Mule Deer, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Canada Jay, Flammulated Owl, Pine Grosbeak

Insider tips for Quartz: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment High-clearance or 4x4 vehicle recommended for access road

Skip Quartz if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You want guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only. You're visiting November-April — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Quartz: May-October — Only operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Pitkin (Pitkin, CO), North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) (Salida, CO), Snowblind (White Pine, CO), Iron City (Nathrop, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Quartz

Cell signal at Quartz (Pitkin, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You want guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You're visiting November-April — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure a site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment

High-clearance or 4x4 vehicle recommended for access road

Best: May-October

Only operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, American Beaver, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, Mule Deer, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Canada Jay, Flammulated Owl, Pine Grosbeak

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Quartz cost per night?+
Quartz costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Quartz open?+
Quartz is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Quartz have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Quartz?+
Quartz is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Quartz?+
Quartz is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Quartz?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Quartz is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Quartz open, and what are check-in times?+
Quartz is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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