Workampers/Employees for 2022 Summer Season

Workampers and employees are needed for the summer 2022 Season, May 1-September 30. We are seeking a Maintenance Person and Housekeeping. See full job descriptions below. TO APPLY: send letter of interest and resume to cabin@shellcampground.com About Shell, Wyoming Approximately 5 miles from Big Horn National Forest on US Highway 14, Shell is located on […]

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Hunting Menu 2020

New in 2020! We have opened the Old Shell Store and expanded our store and cafe. All food, drinks, beer, licenses, etc. are now handled about a block from the campground at 219 Main Street. This years menu includes items like burgers and fries, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, pulled pork and more. Full menu, hours and additional […]

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2020 Workcampers

Shell Campground in Big Horn County, Wyoming seeks Workamper(s) to join existing team for June to September 2020. 20-25 hours per week on a flex schedule. Primary responsibilities are yard work, general maintenance and guest check-in. In exchange, full hookups (water, sewer and 30 amp electric, wireless internet) are provided. Singles welcome. Couples welcome but […]

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The Old Shell Store

We’re excited to announce we’re expanding our services in Shell!  In the spring of 2020, we’re going to re-open the Old Shell Store. We’re aiming for April – but anyone that has taken on a project like this knows opening dates can be a moving target. Built in 1897, the Shell Store/Lodge has a rich […]

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Hunting Menu 2019

The full dinner menu was such a big hit last year that we’re doing it again this year. For October 14-20, we’re cooking up some special meals at the campground. Download a copy here or see below: MENU: OCTOBER 14-20  DINNER MENU  Monday, Oct. 14: Smoked cheeseburgers with cheddar, barbecue sauce and shoestring-onions. Served with […]

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2019 Workampers

We are now accepting applications for additional workampers for our 2019 season! Our terrific workamping duo from last year, Ray and Laurie, are already planning to return to spectacular Shell Valley for summer 2019 and we are looking to expand the team. Here’s the pitch: Here’s the pitch: Shell Campground in Big Horn County, Wyoming […]

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Cafe Now Open

Shell Campground is excited to add a new service for our guests and locals: a cafe! Stop in for a freshly grilled panini, cold drink and one of Emily’s famously delicious cookies. Eat in the cafe or take it to-go. Breakfast is available on Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is available 7 days a week. Dinner […]

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Labor of Love

  When we say we are pouring our hearts into our campground, this is what we mean… spending all of our spare time to finish up the bathroom in the bunkhouse.   We found this old rough cut lumber at Kevin’s dad’s house on our last visit and the first thing we thought is, “that […]

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Total Solar Eclipse

Wyoming accommodations to watch the solar eclipse We are getting ready for our summer season here at the campground, including the total solar eclipse on August 21st. This will be the first total eclipse of the sun visible by the contiguous US since 1979, so we think its a pretty big deal! Wyoming is one […]

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Top 5 Favorite Activities in Shell, WY

We knew when we moved to the mountains that we would be surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife, but we’ve discovered so much more in the short time we’ve been here.  Our top five favorites in Shell, WY so far are as follows…   5. Wildlife viewing. We have so much wildlife in and around […]

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