Wickham Gulch Campground
A small campground with only two sites, and day use picnic area, located on the Long Pines Unit, Sioux Ranger District. Camp sites: 2. Accessible Facilities: Toilet. Trash Pickup: No. Firewood: No. No Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a 16 day stay limit.
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Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Booking | There is a 16 day stay limit. |
| Fees | No fees |
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Getting there
From Camp Crook, SD go 3 miles west on Hwy 20. At fork, turn right on Forest Road 3116 (Capitol Rock Road) and go 2 miles to fork in road. Turn right on Forest Road 3052 and go approximately 2 miles to campground entrance on left.
| Coordinates | 45.5803° N, 104.0714° W · Directions ↗ |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miWickham Gulch ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 9 more
- 0.9 miFlathers2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 9 more
- 1.4 miHoag Coal Mine Draw2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 9 more
- 3.8 miPot Hole ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 9 more
- 3.9 miMcClary Road1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 9 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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On the National Register nearby
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wickham Gulch Campground?
No. Wickham Gulch Campground is first-come, first-served. There is a 16 day stay limit. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Wickham Gulch Campground?
No fees
Source: Forest Service
Is Wickham Gulch Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Is there cell service at Wickham Gulch Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What if Wickham Gulch Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lantis Spring Campground (6.2 mi, first-come), Ekalaka Park Campground (26.2 mi, first-come), and Picnic Spring Campground (34.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby