Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter
Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter is located near Fairbanks, Alaska, surrounded by forested terrain and rolling hills. Temperatures can range from lows of -20°F in winter to highs of 70°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the White Mountains National Recreation Area, offering trails and scenic views.
Description
The Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter was constructed in 1975 by the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) as an emergency shelter for winter recreators. It is available on a first come first served basis and no fees are charged for its use. The 8' x 10' log cabin can sleep two people in bunk beds, and has a wood stove for heat. The shelter is equipped with one small bunk, a cook counter, propane cookstove and lantern, an ax and a bowsaw. The Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter is not accessible by ATV's in the summer. The Wickersham Creek trail summer conditions are poor and boggy and not recommended for hiking. ACTIVITIES Hiking Winter Sports Wildlife Viewing Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight
Fee Info
no fee, first come first served
Location
Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter is located in Alaska
Directions
To access the Trail Shelter, start at Milepost 28 Elliott Highway, Wickersham Dome Trailhead, and then travel east along the Wickersham Creek Trail for approximately 6 miles to the junction of the Trail Creek Trail, then continue on the Wickersham Creek Trail, north, another 5 miles to the intersection of the Moose Creek Trail. The Trail Shelter is on the left (west) about 150 feet off the trail.
Coordinates
65.27811041 N
147.84718067 W
Detours Nearby
Cripple Creek Campground
3 hrs 54 min away
Mile 48, Chena Hot Springs Road
4 hrs 31 min away
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
