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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.
From Pitkin, CO, take Forest Rt. 765 (dirt) 3.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Needed a placed to stay for the night. Choose Middle Quartz after off roading up to the Alpine Tunnel. It was a nice back in site right off the creek and since it was a Dispersed Camping site it was free. Lots of ATV's and off roaders, however they
