Middle Quartz Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

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Cost: Free
Managed by: USFS
Type: Campground
Hours: Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations: fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station: Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 13.6 mi
Coordinates: 38.6213, -106.4271
Last verified: September 18, 2026

38.6213° N · 106.4271° W

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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

The area is part of the mineral belt that extends into Leadville. Many of the four-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.
From the USFS.

Is Middle Quartz Campground free?

Yes. Middle Quartz Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Middle Quartz Campground?

Drive east on Forest Road 765 (Cumberland Pass Road) for one mile to Forest Road 767. Turn right and drive five miles to the campground.

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What are the rules at Middle Quartz Campground?

This is bear country: campers must properly store food and other attractants.

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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