Bob Scott Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Bob Scott Campground
Accessible from U.S. Route 50. In an open setting with pinyon-juniper forest at Bob Scott Summit. Hunting for deer and elk in season. Fishing at Birch Creek, 8 miles from campground. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Bob Scott Campground will be renovated in Fiscal Year 24. In the meantime, potable water is not available for public consumption at the campground. The District has kept the flush restrooms open and serviceable. Renovations will include improved road access, longer and level RV pads, restroom replacement with vaulted toilet facilities and upgraded public water system. These renovation improvements will afford easier access for variety of RV’s and campers with infrastructure that is updated and easier for maintenance. With improvements to the water system, the District can extend the open season. Funding for these improvements are from funding received from the Great Outdoors Act and Rural Schools Title II funds.
Before you go
Season
Mid-May – Late October
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
Per Day: $10 Single / $25 Group.
Hours
Mid May - late October, as weather and conditions allow.
Restrictions
Dogs must be on a leash at campground.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.