About Shell Creek
Number of accommodations: 11
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Jack S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Great place to base camp from.
Curt C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Very clean and well taken care of.
Ruth D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Very beautiful little valley, a good distance from any Highway noise and not far from a stunning canyon.
Most sites had great access to the shady stream side along Shell Creek.
Some are quite exposed to sun.
Jack S
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Great place to base camp from.
Robert E
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Very nice spot next to creek. Dale and Loretta great hosts.
Robert E
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Very nice spot next to creek. Dale and Loretta great hosts.
Michael K
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Very pleasant experience next to the creek; the area felt relatively secluded, yet accessible. But I am writing mainly to compliment our camp hosts. They are a friendly couple who keep the facilities clean and well-maintained. Noticing that our family has small children, they surprised us with cake. (Our hostess told us she had baked it for an event that same morning and had plenty leftover to share. The kids enjoyed it!) Would gladly return for both the scenic beauty of the area and the hospitality. One note - shade makes all the difference at this location. If you choose a site on the side of the road that lacks trees and creek access, plan for ways to keep yourself cool, as there is no natural shade on that side. (We were on the shaded side near the creek and had no trouble keeping cool.)
Michael K
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Very pleasant experience next to the creek; the area felt relatively secluded, yet accessible. But I am writing mainly to compliment our camp hosts. They are a friendly couple who keep the facilities clean and well-maintained. Noticing that our family has small children, they surprised us with cake. (Our hostess told us she had baked it for an event that same morning and had plenty leftover to share. The kids enjoyed it!) Would gladly return for both the scenic beauty of the area and the hospitality. One note - shade makes all the difference at this location. If you choose a site on the side of the road that lacks trees and creek access, plan for ways to keep yourself cool, as there is no natural shade on that side. (We were on the shaded side near the creek and had no trouble keeping cool.)
Tom H
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Great place. Seconds to shell creek. Canyon runs east to west meaning you have Sun early morning to late evening.
Campsites are lined up along creek. Beautiful place.
Tom H
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: SHELL CREEK
Great place. Seconds to shell creek. Canyon runs east to west meaning you have Sun early morning to late evening.
Campsites are lined up along creek. Beautiful place.
Location Shell Creek
Address:
Forest Road 17
Punta Gorda, WY, 82426
United States
Located 32 miles east of Greybull, Wyoming, on U.S. Highway 14. Turn off onto Paintrock Lakes Road (Forest Road 17). Shell Creek Campground is 1.5 miles from the turnoff.
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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