F. Scott Key Trail & Campground

The  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 you might cross it en route to the Dunwich Building in the extreme South-West of the Capital Wasteland. It is also notable because it is a reliable place to come across, and defeat, a Deathclaw. There are many rock outcroppings to sit atop, plinking away. It is also one of the places where the schematics for the Deathclaw Gauntlet can be found.

The name is a reference to Francis Scott Key, the man who wrote the lyrics to the "Star Spangled Banner."

In and around the camp
Around the edges of the camp it should be noted that there are a few Mole rat and Yao Guai as well as a Deathclaw. 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 where the schematics can be found that the player can rest on.

As mentioned before there is not a lot in the camp. What can be seen though are many human remains, most of which are bones. 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). 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 also located. He will be attacked by the nearby Deathclaw, and will almost certainly kill him, unless the player helps. Even then, it requires a few loaded saves, as the wastelander attacks the Deathclaw with a low-level Melee Weapon (smart). Saving him unlocks no dialogue choices, and he'll still say "I have nothing to say to you".

Notable loot

 * Inside a small camper is the schematic for the Deathclaw Gauntlet, useful to anyone using the Unarmed skill.
 * One Duck and Cover! skill book can be found in the camp. It is close to the camper on top of a picnic table in the picnic area.

Glitches and bugs
There's a strange glitch in which the Deathclaw "flies" straight up into the sky and eventually reappears on the ground and repeats. It's still possible to kill it. This can also happen randomly when encountering Deathclaws in any other place around the map.