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Wickiup

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from April to November. Wickiup is a National Forest campground near Anatone, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Anatone, Washington

Managed by
National Forest

Wickiup sits inside Umatilla National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Triple Ridge area: Surrounded by The Jones, Huckleberry and Hogback ridges; cold-water springs are 100 yards below the campground and fishing is at Ranger Creek within 5 miles. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in any 30-day period

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,000 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away, 5G about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
Inland Cellular LLC
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Wickiup is open from April to November , at 5,000 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Wickiup?
No. Wickiup is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Wickiup?
Camping at Wickiup is free.
Is there drinking water at Wickiup?
No. Wickiup has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Wickiup open?
Wickiup is open from April to November.
How long can you stay at Wickiup?
The stay limit at Wickiup is 14 days in any 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Wickiup?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Wickiup. It shows none at Wickiup from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Inland Cellular LLC, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and 5G about 0.3 mi away, and Inland Cellular LLC shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Wickiup?
Wickiup is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Wickiup

fishypedia.com · 14 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Curl Lake, whose mapped center point is 14 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Curl Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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