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Scab Creek Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area

Scab Creek Recreation Area

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The Scab Creek Recreation Area is located in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains at roughly 8,200 feet. The recreation area provides parking for Scab Lake and Scab Creek trailheads, as well as two camping areas, one for small vehicles, and one for pack stock, trailers, and large RVs. The backpacker parking, pack stock staging area, small vehicle campground and large vehicle campground are all sites within the recreation area. This area provides access to the Scab Creek Wilderness Study Area, and the greater Bridger Wilderness trail system in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The area has vault toilettes, and potable water, as well as corrals in areas where pack stock are allowed. Pack stock are not permitted at the backpacker parking area, or the small vehicle campground.

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