State: Colorado
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 10
Elevation: 9842
County: Gunnison
Free: No
About: Quartz Campground lies west of the Sawatch Mountain Range in the southern part of the mineral belt that extends north to Leadville, CO. It is a popular area for four-wheel driving. Most of the roads, that are used for recreation today, were created by mine owners over 100 years ago. Quartz Campground lies on Cumberland Pass Road, which is improved dirt and usually passable by two-wheel drive vehicles. There are 10 campsites.
Fees: $10 (2011)
Usage: Light
Water: Potable Water
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Directions: Drive east on Forest Road #765 (Cumberland Pass Road) for 4 miles.