Quartz Lake Campground

The feel

Quartz Lake is a lakeside campground near Mile 277.8 of the Richardson Highway, close to Delta Junction. It has an accessible fishing dock, a swimming area and a beach volleyball court, plus two boat launches.

The area has five hiking trails with views of the Tanana River Valley, the Alaska Range, Shaw Creek Flats, Quartz and Lost Lakes, and Moose Pond. Public use cabins are available, and winter activities include dog mushing, ice fishing and skijoring.

What to expect

Layout and setting

80 to 103 sites beside Quartz Lake, some in a loop and many in a parking lot development, with no hookups.

Check-in and stay

The camping limit is 15 days.

Parking and rig size

No RV size limit. Turn right on Quartz Lake Road at milepost 277.8 of the Richardson Highway, then right on Quartz Lake Road Access.

Fees and reservations

$15 a site. Campsites are first come, first served, with no online reservations.

Kids

Swimming and beach volleyball are on site.

Bathrooms and water

Drinking water and vault toilets are on site.

Season and access

Roughly mid May to mid September, weather dependent.

Mingo says

Check the weather before you drive out, since the season depends on it. Bring a rod, since the stocked rainbow trout are easy to reach from the bank.

Before you go

• Plan to take a campsite when you arrive, since campsites have no online reservations.
• Budget $15 a site.
• Reserve other Quartz Lake facilities online through Alaska State Parks.
• Call (907) 269-8400 with questions.

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