Wicky Shelter
USFS · Camping Area · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bumping Lake Dump Station · 53.7 mi
- Coordinates
- 46.0924, -121.5318
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This site is a small camping area with a lean-to shelter and a fire ring. It 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.
From the USFS.
Is Wicky Shelter free?
Yes. Wicky Shelter is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Wicky Shelter?
From Trout Lake, Washington make a right turn at the gas station on Highway 141 on Mt Adams Highway and continue north to the V intersection with Forest Road 23. At this intersection 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 2.5 miles to the shelter on the left.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
