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 […]
Paradise Falls
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 […]
Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area
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 […]
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]
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, […]