Lost Lake Trail Campground

The feel

This campground sits within Quartz Lake State Recreation Area on Lost Lake, and it is quieter than the main Quartz Lake Campground. It has 11 to 12 sites, and you reach it by driving ten miles north of Delta Junction to mile 277.8 of the Richardson Highway, turning at the Quartz Lake State Park sign and following the road for three miles.

A fishing dock and a small boat launch serve the lake, which holds rainbow trout stocked each year by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Five hiking trails in the park open views of the Tanana River Valley, the Alaska Range, Shaw Creek Flats, Quartz and Lost Lakes, and Moose Pond.

What to expect

Layout and setting

11 to 12 sites within Quartz Lake State Recreation Area on Lost Lake, with a fishing dock, a small boat launch and picnic sites.

Check-in and stay

First come, first served. The camping limit is 15 days.

Crowds and best time

Quieter than the main Quartz Lake Campground.

Parking and rig size

No RV size limit. There are no hookups.

Fees and reservations

$15 per site. Campsites cannot be reserved.

Kids

Summer activities include swimming and volleyball.

Bathrooms and water

Vault toilets and drinking water are on site.

Season and access

Roughly mid May to mid September, weather dependent. The turnoff is at mile 277.8 of the Richardson Highway, with three miles of road to the campground.

Mingo says

Fish from the dock or a canoe, which is the best way to work this lake for rainbow trout. Walk Bluff Point for its view.

Before you go

• Bring $15 for your site, since there are no reservations.
• Keep your catch to 10 fish a day in any combination, with only one longer than 18 inches.
• Pack for no hookups.
• Call the DNR Public Information Center at (907) 269-8400 with questions.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.