Things to do in Shell Valley and the Big Horn Basin.
Great news! Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area will re-open for business on December 28. An easy 20-minute drive from Shell Campground, this is a great asset to Big Horn County. While the first thing you think of regarding Antelope Butte is downhill skiing, there will multiple summer activities as well (but we’ll talk more about […]
Despite a very busy summer season, from time to time we are able to sneak away from the campground to enjoy our incredible scenery. In July we snuck away one afternoon to visit Paradise Falls in the Bighorn National Forest. It is a relatively easy hike and only a couple of miles roundtrip from the […]
We love taking scenic drives to Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area. There are a couple ways to get there from the campground. Our favorite is to make a big loop, heading towards Greybull and Lovell to start and returning home driving up 14A to Burgess Junction to come home. It’s a fantastic, easy way to take […]
ATV’s (All Terrain Vehicles) are a great way to explore the Big Horn Mountains. Boasting nearly 1200 miles of trails, you could ride for weeks without repeating scenery! In the Big Horn mountains, there are 962 road miles, 188 ATV trail miles and 33 single track miles as part of the Wyoming Trails system. Shell […]
Snowmobiling in the Big Horns is world class. Bighorn National Forest frequently makes the list of top 10 snowmobile destinations: The trail system in the Big Horn Mountains is divided into north and south sections that connect for great multi-day trips. Enjoy 342 miles of groomed trails and 49 miles of ungroomed trails. [otw_shortcode_button href=”http://www.shellcampground.com/wp-content/uploads/BigHornsGeoPDF2016_Small.pdf” […]
We are often asked what kinds of things there are to do around Shell, and in an effort to provide a bit more information to our guests, I’ve compiled some information along with links (when available). Hopefully this will help you plan your trip! I’m sure there is much more than what I list here, […]
Cabins and RV sites for your Wyoming hunting expedition. Hunting is a major part of Wyoming and Shell Campground is located near world-class opportunities. Located on US Highway 14, a common boundary for many of the areas, Shell is a convenient location for hunting activities. To learn more about the hunting boundaries in the area […]