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Quartz Lake is a primitive backcountry campsite in the remote North Fork area of Glacier National Park. Three lakeside sites are clustered on the shoreline at the foot of the lake, reached by hiking the Quartz Lake Loop trail system from Bowman Lake — approximately 13 miles total. A vault toilet is located uphill from the sleeping areas, and a designated food preparation zone with bear hang poles is situated further along the lakeshore. No potable water is available; lake water must be treated before use. A wilderness use permit is required for all overnight stays, valid only for the specified dates, locations, and party size. Walk-up permits are available at the Polebridge permit station seasonally.
Per person, per night (wilderness camping fee)
Open May through Oct
Official National Park Service page for backcountry/wilderness camping in Glacier National Park, covering Quartz Lake and all other wilderness campsites.
The camping fee is $7 per person, per night
Permit Costs (May 1–October 31): $10 permit fee. $7 per night per person camping fee.
70% of wilderness campsites parkwide are available for advance reservations between June 15 and September 30.
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