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Quartz Flat Campground (Mt)

Lolo National Forest — riverside, hiking

Location: Superior, MT, MT

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (57 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Camp Host, Boat Launch

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

Quartz Flat Campground offers convenient I-90 access with paved loops, shaded sites among pine trees, and a 4.4/5 Google rating from 390 reviews. Campers praise the easy east/west access via underpass tunnel and amenities like free firewood and dump stations.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Ospreys, White-tailed Deer, American Mink, and Western Bluebirds present in the area.

Insider tips for Quartz Flat Campground (Mt): Use the underpass tunnel to access both I-90 eastbound and westbound sides without crossing the highway. Camp in Loop C on the westbound side for river views and shade. Book early — this is a popular federal campground with seasonal operations.

Skip Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) if: Noise-sensitive: campground receives significant noise from Interstate 90 and passing trains.. Need hookups: no hookups available at sites.. Visiting outside May-October: campground operates seasonally..

Best time to visit Quartz Flat Campground (Mt): May-October — Official operating season per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Trout Creek Campground (Mt) (Superior, MT), Thompson Peak Lookout Tower (SUPERIOR, MT), Cascade Campground (Plains , MT), Sloway Campground (Mt) (Superior, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Quartz Flat Campground (Mt)

Cell signal at Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) (Superior, MT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%

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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Quartz Flat Campground (Mt)

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Superior, MT, MT★ 4.3 (57 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

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

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsCamp Host

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:✕ Noise-sensitive: campground receives significant noise from Interstate 90 and passing trains.✕ Need hookups: no hookups available at sites.✕ Visiting outside May-October: campground operates seasonally.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Use the underpass tunnel to access both I-90 eastbound and westbound sides without crossing the highway.

Camp in Loop C on the westbound side for river views and shade.

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with seasonal operations.

Best: May-October

Official 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 · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Ospreys, White-tailed Deer, American Mink, and Western Bluebirds present in the area.

Location

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406-822-4233· Lolo National Forest
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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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

Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) open?+
Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Quartz Flat Campground (Mt)?+
Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Quartz Flat Campground (Mt)?+
Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) 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 Flat Campground (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) is rated moderate. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Quartz Flat Campground (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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$15 /night★ 4.3 (57)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Trout Creek Campground (Mt)

Superior, MT

From $15/night

Thompson Peak Lookout Tower

SUPERIOR, MT

From $75/night

Cascade Campground

Plains , MT

From $15/night

Sloway Campground (Mt)

Superior, MT

From $15/night

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