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Price
$15 - $20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
16 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$15 - $20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
16 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Learn more about alerts →Quartz Lake State Recreation Area
3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska, 99709, United States
Anglers who want a stocked lake with rainbow trout, coho salmon, Arctic char, and Chinook salmon will find real reasons to stay. The south side of the lake holds the deeper water and better fishing. Stick to the Quartz Lake loop sites, not Lost Lake, for cleaner pads and less sta
No hookups of any kind, so RVs relying on electric or water will be out of luck. The loop's uneven gravel pads already make fitting larger rigs tricky. Summer weekend nights can run loud until 2-3am, and there are no stated quiet hours to back you up.
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Summer delivers the best conditions: daytime highs between 60-75°F, cool nights in the 40s-50s, and extended daylight under the midnight sun. July brings peak crowds and the widest range of activities. Boating, swimming, long hikes, and prime fishing. Weekends fill quickly, though the 600-acre setting still offers quiet spots if you arrive early. Winter transforms the lake into ice fishing and snowmachining terrain, with groomed trails and northern lights overhead.
Best season: 60–75°F, long daylight, full range of activities though peak crowds in July.
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Quartz Lake State Recreation Area offers numerous amenities designed to enhance camper satisfaction. Officially, the area includes 16 campsites in the loop, 87 parking and camping sites in the parking lot development, two boat launches, picnic sites, a picnic shelter, a swimming area, a beach volleyball court, and toilets. Several reviews also highlight the presence of fire rings and picnic tables at specific campsites. There is little to no mention of modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi or cell service in authoritative sources or user reviews. One reviewer noted a lack of hookups of any kind in the primary campground loop, which may limit RV campers' experience.
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