F. Scott Key Trail & Campground

The F. Scott Key Trail & Campground is a camping ground located south of Girdershade. There isn't much more than a couple park benches and a small tow-camper, but is of note because it is one of the places where the deathclaw gauntlet schematics can be found. You might cross it en route to the Dunwich Building in the extreme South-West of the Capital Wasteland.

Layout
Around the edges of the camp it should be noted that there are a few mole rats and yao guai, as well as two deathclaws. It would be recommended to take an abundance of health, ammo, and a good weapon before traveling to the camp. There is also a handy bed in the trailer that the player can rest on. The deathclaw gauntlet schematics are on top of this bed.

There is not much loot in the camp. What can be seen though are many human remains, most of which are bones. There is even a rather rare sight of a skeleton of an infant on the ground by the picnic table right to the East of the trailer with the deathclaw gauntlet schematics (next to the scenic overlook sign). This suggests the deathclaw had killed them awhile ago or they are remains from the nuclear blast (which is most likely, as they are charred). West of the trailer with the schematics are what seem to be deathclaw eggs. Other than that there are only bits of clutter such as plates, cooking pots, pans and tin cans.

A wastelander lives in the camper van, where the deathclaw gauntlet schematics are located. He will be attacked by the nearby deathclaw, and will almost certainly be killed by it, unless the player helps. Even then, the wastelander has a very low chance of survival as he only carries a low-level Melee Weapon. Saving him unlocks no dialogue choices, and he'll still say "I have nothing to say to you".

There is a small patch of green grass on the outside of the camp. Whether or not this is intentional is unknown, but it would be one of the few if not only places in the game outside of Oasis where green vegetation can be found. A few steps to the north lie remains of a small house. The house is hidden behind some rock and is lying in a hole.

Notable loot

 * Inside a small camper is the deathclaw gauntlet schematics, useful to anyone using the Unarmed skill.
 * One Duck and Cover! skill book can be found in the camp. It is a short way downhill from the camper on top of the central picnic table in the picnic area.

Appearances
The F. Scott Key Trail & Campground only appears in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes
The name is a reference to Francis Scott Key, the man who wrote the lyrics to The Star-Spangled Banner. Although there is a bridge in Washington D.C. named after him, and numerous schools, the campground exists only in Fallout 3.