Small Vehicle Campground

Campground · Wyoming ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Pinedale Field Office (Bureau of Land Management WY) · Open Access

8,222 ft
Elevation
The small vehicle campground is located within the Scab Creek Recreation Area. It provides 12 sites, including one group site. No pack stock are allowed in this campground. Scab Lake trailhead is located at the entrance to the campground, and Scab Creek trailhead is located along the road before entering the campground, at the backpacker parking area. There is a vault toilette and potable water available.

Getting there

From Pinedale, drive south on US 191 for 12 miles, turn left at the gas station in the town of Boulder, and head east on WY 353 for 7 miles. Take another left onto Scab Creek Road, which is a gravel BLM road, follow this road for 1.45 miles take a slight left onto Scab Creek Access Road and follow it until you reach Scab Creek Recreation Area, roughly 5.5 miles.

42.82127, -109.55451 · 42°49'16.6"N 109°33'16.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 27°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F273142536373828171584229
Low °F-7-59202836413930208-4
Precip in0.50.50.50.91.41.30.70.71.00.90.50.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Stay limit: 14 Days

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Small Vehicle Campground

Can you reserve a site at Small Vehicle Campground?
No. Small Vehicle Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Small Vehicle Campground?
14 Days

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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