Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter

About Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter

Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter was constructed in 1975 by the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) and the BLM and is an 8 ft x 10 ft log building that sleeps two people. It has a woodstove, cook counter, cook stove, and one bunk bed. The shelter is 11 miles from the Wickersham Dome Trailhead, offers emergency shelter, and is at the junction of the Wickersham Creek Trail and the Moose Creek Trail. The shelter is first come-first serve and is free of charge.Access is mainly in the winter months and not suitable for hiking in the summer.

How to Get There

From the Wickersham Dome Trailhead at milepost 28 on the Elliott Highway, follow the Wickersham Creek Trail for 11 miles to the trail shelter.

Plan Your Visit to Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter

Heading to Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)