Overview
Quartz Lake State Recreation Area Campground sits at Mile 278.8 of the Richardson Highway near Delta Junction, offering 103 sites (16 in a loop, 87 in a lot) along Quartz Lake in Alaska’s Interior. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with lake access, featuring vault toilets, a pavilion, and a fishing dock for a family-friendly stay. This campground is a popular base for campers looking to fish for stocked trout and salmon, swim, or enjoy winter ice fishing, with Delta Junction’s services nearby.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 278.8 Richardson Hwy, near Delta Junction, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the paved Richardson Highway; it’s about a 2-hour drive southeast from Fairbanks or 10 minutes north from Delta Junction.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, with year-round lake access.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 103 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; two boat launches, a pavilion, picnic tables, a swimming area, a fishing dock, and a volleyball court are available.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for rainbow trout, Arctic char, or Chinook salmon, swim or boat on Quartz Lake, or enjoy a campfire by the water.
- Nearby Attractions: Delta Junction, 10 minutes south, offers the Sullivan Roadhouse Museum and Alaska Highway end marker; Big Delta State Historical Park is a short drive away.
