Small Vehicle Campground
The campground is typically open from May through mid-November, weather permitting. High elevation (8,200 ft) means late-season snow can delay road access into late May or early June. No reservations required; all sites are first-come, first-served with no fee.
Red Flag Warning issued August 11 at 2:17AM MDT until August 11 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...Strong Gusty Winds...and Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279. In West Central WY Fire Zone....278. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Southwest WY...Sweetwater. In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette. * WIND: West 10 to 15 mph. * THUNDERSTORMS: Lightning and outflow wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible through early Tuesday evening. * HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the middle 80s to near 90 degrees.
Red Flag Warning issued August 10 at 8:54PM MDT until August 10 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279. In West Central WY Fire Zone....278. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Southwest WY...Sweetwater. In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette. * WIND: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 80s.
About
Small Vehicle Campground is a free, primitive BLM campground located in the Scab Creek Recreation Area near Boulder, Wyoming. Positioned at approximately 8,200 feet in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains, it provides direct access to some of Wyoming's most spectacular wilderness. The campground features 12 sites including one group site, with vault toilets and potable water available. The Scab Lake trailhead is located at the campground entrance, and the Scab Creek trailhead can be found at the backpacker parking area along the access road before reaching the campground. This makes it an ideal basecamp for day hikes or extended backcountry trips. Pack stock are not permitted at this campground or the backpacker parking area; those with horses or stock animals should use the adjacent Large Vehicle Campground or Pack Stock Staging Area. Access is via a gravel BLM road from Boulder. The high elevation means snow can impact accessibility in late spring and early fall. There is a 14-day stay limit.
Directions
From Pinedale, drive south on US 191 for 12 miles to Boulder. Turn left (east) onto WY 353 and continue for 7 miles. Turn left onto Scab Creek Road (CR-122), a gravel BLM road, and follow it for 1.5 miles. Take a slight left onto Scab Creek Access Road (BLM 5423) and continue approximately 5.5 miles to reach the recreation area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| pinedale_wymail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 367-5300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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