Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River

Tranquility and water both flow in the wild and scenic Quartzville Creek, where one may hike, camp, fish or simply gaze into the mesmerizing, cascading waters. Quartzville Creek is named for the gemstone that has been mined in the area and a ghost town that was once the center of two brief gold mining efforts in the late 1800s. Know Before You Go: Recreational mining is allowed along the BLM portion of the Quartzville Back Country Byway. Camping is limited to designated campsites. It is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or grills