Deep in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Wicky Shelter Campground functions more as a trailhead than a traditional camping destination. The Forest Service maintains this small site with basic amenities including an outhouse and a picnic table positioned under a shelter structure.
Campers can pitch tents in the forested area, though no running water is available on-site. The location provides access to forest trails and sits near a creek. Open from June through October, the campground allows alcohol and offers both drive-in and walk-in access. Cell service reaches the area. For additional forest camping, Morrison Creek sits 2.7 miles north.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundWicky Shelter Campground is located in Washington
Directions
Hwy 14, to Hwy 141, North on Mt Adams Hwy, to Forest Road 80 then follow the 8040 for approximately 2.5 miles.
Coordinates
46.09216224 N
121.53250236 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/9/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 52 min from Portland, OR
- 2 hrs 31 min from Longview, WA
- 2 hrs 43 min from Yakima, WA
- 3 hrs 21 min from Olympia, WA
