Quartz Lake Campground
Quartz Lake Wilderness Campsite is located in Glacier National Park, Montana. The area features forested terrain with nearby lakes and mountain views. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 70s during summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Bowman Lake and the park's extensive hiking trails.
Description
National Park Service
Glacier National Park
From the foot of Quartz Lake in Glacier National Park, this vantage point provides a great view of several peaks of the remote Livingston Range, such as Logging Mountain (right) and Vulture Peak (left). This beach in the photo above is a great place to enjoy a nice lunch while you take in the view. Quartz Lake, Glacier National ParkOnce the trail descends nearly 950 vertical feet during your Glacier National Park hiking adventure, you will find yourself at the foot of Quartz Lake. The view of remote peaks of the Livingston Range that are looming at the head of this long lake are stunning, and will prompt you to get your camera out. Some of the more prominent peaks are Logging Mountain, Vulture Peak and Cerulean Ridge. Vulture Peak is a major peak within the Livingston Range that is extremely remote and seldom visited or climbed. This huge peak is home to two glaciers, and can be seen from the Granite Park Chalet and Highline Trail from the east. The beach at the foot of Quartz Lake is a great place to rest and enjoy a lunch as you take in the beauty of this amazing landscape... Next to the foot of Quartz Lake is the Quartz Lake Campground. This back country campground is for those hikers who chose to make the Quartz Lake Loop Trail an overnight, multi-day experience. At the foot of Quartz Lake is Quartz Lake Campground. This backcountry campground is for those hikers who prefer to make this 12.8 mile Glacier Park hike an overnight, multi-day experience. A water filter is required to get water from the lake.
Location
Quartz Lake Campground is located in Montana
Coordinates
48.82419796 N
114.13690718 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites