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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

Robna W

Verified

July 22, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: SHELL CREEK

4

It was beautiful and really enjoyed sitting by the creek. It would get very windy. The dirt flying around was blinding. Bathrooms were clean.
I was a little concerned that even though we had reservations, our site said open. Luckily we didn't have to run anybody out. But when we were getting ready to leave, a car driving by wanted our site. I hope no one had it reserved.

Robna W

Verified

July 22, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: SHELL CREEK

4

It was beautiful and really enjoyed sitting by the creek. It would get very windy. The dirt flying around was blinding. Bathrooms were clean.
I was a little concerned that even though we had reservations, our site said open. Luckily we didn't have to run anybody out. But when we were getting ready to leave, a car driving by wanted our site. I hope no one had it reserved.

Brittany K

Verified

July 4, 2024 Stayed at: 06, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Camp hosts were nice and accommodating. We loved our time there fishing and enjoying the little bit of disconnect from the world. We will be back again!

Brittany K

Verified

July 4, 2024 Stayed at: 06, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Camp hosts were nice and accommodating. We loved our time there fishing and enjoying the little bit of disconnect from the world. We will be back again!

Trinity P

Verified

September 27, 2023 Stayed at: 15, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Extremely clean restrooms and great setting!

Trinity P

Verified

September 27, 2023 Stayed at: 15, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Extremely clean restrooms and great setting!

Maynard F

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Beautiful area and well kept campground.

Maynard F

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Beautiful area and well kept campground.

Kathleen W

Verified

August 8, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Our family has been camping, fishing, hiking, and viewing wildlife for well over thirty years. We have a favorite site and appreciate the hosts’ work to make us comfortable. Spectacular beauty and peace in the Big Horns!

Kathleen W

Verified

August 8, 2023 Stayed at: 12, Loop: SHELL CREEK

5

Our family has been camping, fishing, hiking, and viewing wildlife for well over thirty years. We have a favorite site and appreciate the hosts’ work to make us comfortable. Spectacular beauty and peace in the Big Horns!

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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