Fir trees press close to the sites at Middle Quartz, a small Forest Service campground in Gunnison National Forest outside Nathrop, Colorado. Sites are compact, and low-hanging branches can limit setup options, though workable spots are available with some flexibility. The campground stays open year-round, has vault toilets on-site, and accommodates RVs up to 16 feet. Trails for hiking, OHV use, and more branch out directly from the area. Campers interested in places to camp around Pitkin will find this a functional base for exploring the surrounding terrain.
Description
The area is part of the mineral belt that extends into Leadville. Many of the 4-wheel drive roads were created by miners over 100 years ago which are now popular for four-wheel driving in the Summer and Fall months. The campground is near the alpine Tunnel historic site.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMiddle Quartz is located in Colorado near Pitkin
Directions
Drive east on Forest Road 765 (Cumberland Pass Road) for 1 mile to Forest Road 767. Turn right and drive 5 miles.
Coordinates
38.6230004 N
106.42500097 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 33 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 34 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 3 hrs 57 min from Denver, CO
- 4 hrs 6 min from Boulder, CO










