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Quartz Creek Campground

Chugach National Forest, Alaska

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As of October 2026, Quartz Creek Campground is a campground in Chugach National Forest, Alaska with 44 campsites. Quartz Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Quartz Creek Campground is located at 60.4786° N, 149.7281° W.

people allowed on 31 of 44 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 13 largest sites: 16

Quartz Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Quartz Creek Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Quartz Creek Campground

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Standard 44

What an RV fits

25–29 ft6 sites
30–34 ft3 sites
35–39 ft14 sites
40–44 ft3 sites
45–49 ft4 sites
50–54 ft3 sites
55–59 ft1 site
60–64 ft1 site
65–69 ft1 site
70–74 ft1 site
100–104 ft3 sites
110–114 ft1 site
120–124 ft3 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife, climbing, photography, offroad.

All sites at Quartz Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA QUARTZ CREEK CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
001	Standard	8	55 ft
002	Standard	8	40 ft
003	Standard	16	28 ft
004	Standard	8	51 ft
005	Standard	16	42 ft
006	Standard	8	35 ft
007	Standard	16	45 ft
008	Standard	8	100 ft
009	Standard	8	50 ft
010	Standard	8	100 ft
011	Standard	8	35 ft
012	Standard	8	120 ft
013	Standard	16	48 ft
014	Standard	8	38 ft
015	Standard	8	120 ft
016	Standard	8	120 ft
017	Standard	16	32 ft
018	Standard	8	65 ft
019	Standard	16	38 ft
020	Standard	8	60 ft
021	Standard	8	28 ft
022	Standard	16	25 ft

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
023	Standard	8	35 ft
024	Standard	16	35 ft
025	Standard	8	25 ft
026	Standard	16	35 ft
027	Standard	16	35 ft
028	Standard	8	45 ft
029	Standard	8	40 ft
030	Standard	16	28 ft
031	Standard	8	32 ft
032	Standard	16	35 ft
033	Standard	8	35 ft
034	Standard	8	35 ft
036	Standard	8	70 ft
037	Standard	8	100 ft
038	Standard	8	38 ft
039	Standard	8	35 ft
040	Standard	8	110 ft
041	Standard	8	30 ft
042	Standard	16	50 ft
043	Standard	8	35 ft
044	Standard	8	28 ft
045	Standard	8	45 ft

About Quartz Creek Campground

Overview

Quartz Creek Campground is tucked between Kenai Lake and Quartz Creek in Cooper Landing, Alaska.

Boating, hiking, nature-viewing and fishing are popular pastimes at this family-friendly campground, where most campsites offer sweeping views of the lake. At an elevation of 500 feet, the campground is relatively flat with small spruce trees dotting the area.

Recreation

Kenai Lake is the third largest lake in the Kenai Peninsula. It is over 20 miles long and 500 ft. deep. It boasts about 14,000 acres of water as well as one island the three remote campsites at Ship Creek, Meadow Creek and Porcupine Island. These can be reached by boat from the boat launch at Quartz Creek Campground.

Fishing is also popular in the area. Rainbow, lake trout and Dolly Varden are found in Kenai Lake, with rainbow and Dolly Varden found in Quartz Creek later in the summer.

About two miles east of Quartz Creek Campground, Kenai Lake becomes Kenai River. Kenai River is world-famous for its trophy trout fishing as well as salmon fishing. Rafting and drifting are both popular on the river. Many outfitters and guides in the area can help anglers understand local fishing regulations as well as increase your chances of fishing success.

Kenai Lake and River, offer unparalleled nature and wildlife viewing. However, they are also very cold and conditions can quickly deteriorate from calm to rough. If you plan to venture on the water, always let someone know where you are, when you will return and wear your life jacket at all times.

Facilities

The campground provides a boat ramp to access the expansive lake. Quartz Creek offers 46 campsites for both tent and RV camping.

Drinking water, flush toilets and picnic areas are provided at the campground. The west loop has parking spurs and firewood is sometimes sold on-site.

Natural Features

Chugach National Forest covers more than 5 million acres and is comprised of ice fields, alpine tundra, jagged mountains, dense forests, glacier-fed rivers and the Prince William Sound. Bears, moose, mountain goats and wolves call the area home.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 288-3178 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Quartz Creek Road leads to Crescent Creek Campground, Crescent Creek Trail and eventually becomes the Old Sterling Highway. The bridge over Quartz Creek is a great place to view salmon spawning from late July through September.

The Crescent Creek Trail follows the creek for six miles to Crescent Lake where Crescent Lake Public Use Cabin can be reserved. Grayling fishing is popular in Crescent Lake. More adventurous hikers can continue on a primitive trail another eight miles along the lake to the Crescent Saddle Cabin. Beyond Crescent Lake, hikers traverse another three miles of beautiful alpine wildflower meadows and pass Carter Lake to end at the Seward Highway in Moose Pass.

The Old Sterling Highway is open to motorized use, and great for OHV enthusiasts and wildlife viewers. It leads five miles through the woods above open marshy areas from Quartz Creek Road to the Tern Lake Day Use Area. Observant hikers may spot wood frogs, moose, hawks, owls and bears.

The Tern Lake Day Use Area has picnic tables, vault toilets and a salmon viewing platform. Tern Lake is a premier spot for bird watching and photography. Throughout the summer arctic terns, trumpeter swans, and many types of ducks, wading birds and songbirds can be identified. This shallow, marshy lake often has a perfect reflection of the steep surrounding mountains making it a great spot to enjoy nature and wildlife.

Other popular trails in the area include the Resurrection Pass Trail which takes hikers and bikers on a 38-mile scenic adventure that climbs from 500 to 2,600 feet.

Rules and notices at Quartz Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Quartz Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating

Season dates may vary due to weather, snow melt, wind damage, etc.

Limit 2 vehicles per campground

Fires allowed in fire pits only

Fireworks and firearms prohibited

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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Quartz Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Quartz Creek Campground?

Quartz Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 44 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Quartz Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Quartz Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Quartz Creek Campground have?

Quartz Creek Campground has 44 campsites.