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, but you’ll just have to come see for yourself! I’ll add more as I learn of them. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Closest to the Campground
Devil’s Kitchen– halfway between Shell and Greybull, well marked and easy to find
Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite- halfway between Shell and Greybull, well marked and easy to find 5 miles off the highway
Museums
GeoScience Center– FREE located in Greybull
Museum of Flight and Areal Firefighting– located on the west end of Greybull
Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody
Fishing
Lake, River and Stream fishing
For more information, check out Wyoming Game and Fish
Biking
Many of the hiking trails in the area can be used for mountain biking
Scenic Drives
Highway 14, Highway 14A, and Highway 16, which are all in Bighorn National Forest
Beartooth Highway – a longer drive, but certainly worth the time
There’s also lots of scenic Back County Byways to explore
ATV trails
Many trails in the area. Some accessible right from the campground. We have maps available at the office.
Golfing
Midway Golf Course between Greybull and Basin
Olive Glenn Golf Course in Cody
Caving
Karst System in the Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area
Boat Tours
Hidden Treasure Boat Tours of Bighorn Canyon
Wildlife Viewing
McCollough Peaks Mustangs- roam between Greybull and Cody on the South side of the road
Moose, elk, antelope, Bighorn sheep, mule deer, black bear, mountain lions, and many birds of prey live in the Bighorn Mountains and many can be seen while driving through. Check out the Wyoming Game and Fish for more information.
Hot Air Ballooning
Hiking
There’s a great variety of hiking in the Bighorns, from right off the highway, Shell Falls, to backpacking Cloud Peak, and many others in between. We’d love to share our favorite hikes with you!
Breweries
Black Tooth Brewery– Sheridan
Ten Sleep Brewery– Ten Sleep
One Eyed Buffalo Brewing Company– Thermopolis
WYOld West Brewing Company– Powell
Pat O’Hara Brewing Company– Cody
Day Trips
Cody
Sheridan
Yellowstone
