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View from New Horizon Trail in Quartz Mountain Nature Park📷 Andrewdubs1, CC BY-SA 4.0

Quartz Mountain Nature Park

Lone Wolf, OK

Nature

Red granite hills rising from the shores of Lake Altus-Lugert in the far southwest of the state. Good for a scramble, a swim and a quiet campsite away from the refuge crowds.

Nearest town
Lone Wolf, OK
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
34.8955, -99.3036

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Bison and granite in the Wichita Mountains© MARELBU · CC BY 3.0
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National park loops

Bison and granite in the Wichita Mountains

150 mi6 stops3 days

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Holy City of the Wichitas – a city with a lot of buildings and a cross on top of itPhoto by Jonny Gios on Unsplash
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Blue Canyon Wind Farm from Mount Scott© James Fleeting from Wichita Falls, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Oklahoma City National Memorial – Chairs and Wreaths OKC Memorial OK 2025-12-06 10-11-52 1© G. Edward Johnson · CC BY 4.0
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Gloss Mountain State Park – Glass Mountains, OK (4244781757)© Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Live Oak CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    0 mi from Quartz Mountain Nature Park · 7 pitches
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • River Run Campground NorthCampsite
    0 mi from Quartz Mountain Nature Park
    Tents
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Scissortail Campground (12-20)Motorhome stopover
    0 mi from Quartz Mountain Nature Park · 9 pitches
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • River Run Campground SouthCampsite
    0 mi from Quartz Mountain Nature Park
    Tents
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Scissortail Campground (1-10)Motorhome stopover
    0 mi from Quartz Mountain Nature Park · 10 pitches
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Mountain View CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    1 mi from Quartz Mountain Nature Park · 5 pitches
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Oklahoma · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Quartz Mountain Nature Park?

Quartz Mountain Nature Park is in Lone Wolf, OK, at GPS 34.8955, -99.3036. It is about 47 mi from Medicine Park.

Can you camp near Quartz Mountain Nature Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Live Oak Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Quartz Mountain Nature Park?

Quartz Mountain Nature Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bison and granite in the Wichita Mountains.

What is there to see near Quartz Mountain Nature Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Holy City of the Wichitas (40 mi), Mount Scott (45 mi), Oklahoma City National Memorial (108 mi) and Gloss Mountain State Park (109 mi).

When is the best time to visit Quartz Mountain Nature Park?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)