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Shell Creek

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Shell Creek
Shell Creek

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About Shell Creek

Shell Creek Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) at an elevation of 7,500 feet. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com

Number of accommodations: 11

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 21

Rates, Sites & Availability

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: SHELL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (144)

What Guests Are Saying

Shell Creek Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, beautiful scenery, and friendly hosts, making it a great place for relaxation and outdoor activities like fishing and hiking. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful and secluded atmosphere, with ample space and stunning views by the creek. Some concerns were raised about generator noise from other campers and the campground's closing procedures, but overall, guests express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.7
144 reviews
5
79.2%
114
4
15.3%
22
3
2.8%
4
2
1.4%
2
1
1.4%
2

Chris M

Verified

September 22, 2025 Stayed at: 06, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Very clean, nice sites.

Chris M

Verified

September 22, 2025 Stayed at: 06, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Very clean, nice sites.

James W

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

quiet ; lots of space ; easy to get to ; friendly camp host

James W

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

quiet ; lots of space ; easy to get to ; friendly camp host

Ken S

Verified

September 6, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: SHELL CREEK

4

Great place to visit. Liked it better when the Forest Service ran it. The current hosts are nice enough but they block the gate when they close down. Liked it better when you were able to stay after season even though the water was turned off. Inwonder why they don’t keep it open with a volunteer host after the concessionaires closing date.

Ken S

Verified

September 6, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: SHELL CREEK

4

Great place to visit. Liked it better when the Forest Service ran it. The current hosts are nice enough but they block the gate when they close down. Liked it better when you were able to stay after season even though the water was turned off. Inwonder why they don’t keep it open with a volunteer host after the concessionaires closing date.

Andrea H

Verified

August 31, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Beautiful scenery, nice campground!

Andrea H

Verified

August 31, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Beautiful scenery, nice campground!

Jim M

Verified

August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Great spot, excellent fishing opportunites, great hikes close by

Jim M

Verified

August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Great spot, excellent fishing opportunites, great hikes close by

Location Shell Creek

Address:
Forest Road 17
Punta Gorda, WY, 82426
United States

Highway access

Shell Creek Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 14, located 32 miles west of Greybull, Wyoming.

Latitude & Longitude: 44.5503 / -107.515

Elevation: 2305 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice
  • Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00 fee at the campground.
  • Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.
  • Click here for more information on the Bighorn National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

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