Campground: Wicky Shelter


Area Status: Closed

This site is a small camping site with a lean-to shelter and a fire ring. This is located in an attractive wooded area on the south flank of Mt. Adams. It is popular for winter recreation. A trail that is part of the Gotchen Creek Trail complex used for equestrian use, mountain bikes, and hiking runs near the shelter.

RV's may park in front of the shelter. There are no actual campsites here, but there are places for tent camping.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 10/30/2023: Site is closed for the season. For more information contact the Mt. Adams Ranger District 509-395-3402
Fees: No fee
Usage: Light
Closest Towns: Trout Lake, WA
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1)
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Mt. Adams Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From White Salmon, WA take State Route 141 north to Trout Lake, WA. Turn north on Mt Adams Highway (at the gas station) and continue north to the V intersection with Forest Road 23. At this interesection fork to the right. Continue driving for one mile to the turn onto Forest Road 80, signed South Climb. Make the left hand turn on to Forest Road 80 and continue north to the intersection with Forest Roads 8031 and 8040. Turn right on to Forest Road 8040.  Continue driving north for about 21/2 miles to the shelter on the left.


Recreation Map

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Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 1 double site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

RV Camping

Reservation Info Not reservable
Pavement Type for Parking No
Hookup - Water No
Hookup - Sewer No
Dump Stations No
Hookups - Electric No

Horse Riding

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
46.092135

  Longitude : 
-121.532575

  Elevation : 
3600