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 […]
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 […]
Shell Valley in Winter
Shell Valley in winter is a magical place. The contrast of the crisp white snow against the red rock formations paint a striking contrast. Of coarse, the Big Horn Mountains make a stunning backdrop no matter what time of year. Have a look! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB7_OX69o9c[/embedyt]
ATV Riding in the Big Horn Mountains
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 […]
Chimney Rock – Birds Eye View
Just before the snow arrived in December, we snuck out for an afternoon to get some aerial footage of Chimney Rock. A natural landmark for Shell valley, we were excited for the chance to see it from above. The red Chimney Rock looks stunning against a backdrop of the Big Horn Mountains. Located only a […]
The Secret of Shell Valley
As the summer comes to an end, we reflect on our first summer camping season at Shell Campground. We are so thankful to each and every guest who chose to stay at our campground. We feel so fortunate to be here, doing what we love and making new friends along the way. One year ago, […]
Snowmobiling in the Big Horns.
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” […]
Things to Do
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, […]
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 […]
Hunting the Big Horn area
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 […]