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South Scalp Creek Access

South Scalp Creek Access, located 9 miles east and 5 miles north of Fairfax off US Highway 18, offers primitive camping on a first-come, first-served basis and a boat ramp for access to Lake Francis Case.

The lakeside use area features basic amenities including vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables, with a self-serve kiosk entrance fee system.

The site's flat grassland terrain with scattered trees provides a rustic camping experience suitable for hunters, anglers, and boaters seeking direct water access to the Missouri River reservoir.


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