Shell Creek Campground, WY - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Shell Creek Campground is located in the Medicine Wheel Ranger District, Bighorn National Forest (2 hrs 51 min southeast of Billings, MT) with an elevation of 7,569 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. 12 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $18.50 per night. Activities include biking, ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.
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Campsite Reviews (57)

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@SethH5667449 · Camped on Jul 5, 2025 at Campsite #12
Great campsite. Right on the river. Had a little issue with the camp host I will put in the private remarks. Other than that its a great campground and site.
@AMBERS3559585 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #3
Very peaceful, nice to disconnect from technology.
@xavierm98B8B24 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #2
Superb secluded campground , nice area , beautiful . Definitely recommend it .if on top of that you are a fisherman dream spot !!
@PaulaR5C35CD68 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #2
The location is wonderfully located right next to Shell Creek - it is lovely.
@WillB9916981 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #3
We had an outstanding camping experience at Shell Creek. The campground hosts keep the campground in great shape. They were very friendly and accommodating making our stay so much more enjoyable.
@TedS3671645 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #6
Dale and Loretta were great.Dale going above what you would expect a camp host would do. The bathrooms were kept cleaned every day plus they had air freshener and sanitizer in them. I had several chats with Dale he even came by and let me know they had to leave due to a dr.appointment and wanted to say bye to use knowing we were leaving the next morning and hoping to see use again. Thanks to them plus the cleanliness of the campgrounds we hope to return in the future and to see them again.
@MichaelJ550489 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #4
Surprisingly beautiful! I couldnt imagine there were places in WY this beautiful. All campsites are along the stream. It was cold for June however waking up to a dusting of snow brought the wildlife through camp. We had deer and moose come through to the stream. Make sure to stop at Shell Creek Falls before going to camp. It is stunning!
@BrandynF9D872B · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #13
Great campground, amazing views, best host ever!
@ToriH0FA2CA43D · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #4
Beautiful view, the creek is adorable! Very clean.
@TrinaA4020109 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #12
The hosts were so helpful and pleasant. The campground is well run, clean and quiet. Loved this trip.
@JeffreyG774093 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #10
Shell Creek was everything we hoped it would be and more. We can't wait to visit the area again!
@BrittanyK68397 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #6
Camp hosts were nice and accommodating. We loved our time there fishing and enjoying the little bit of disconnect from the world. We will be back again!
@RobnaWD35AF130 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #11
It was beautiful and really enjoyed sitting by the creek. It would get very windy. The dirt flying around was blinding. Bathrooms were clean.I was a little concerned that even though we had reservations, our site said open. Luckily we didn't have to run anybody out. But when we were getting ready to leave, a car driving by wanted our site. I hope no one had it reserved.
@TrinityP3432E5 · Camped on Sep 19, 2023 at Campsite #15
Extremely clean restrooms and great setting!
@MaynardF6D7F55 · Camped on Aug 5, 2023 at Campsite #1
Beautiful area and well kept campground.
@KathleenW46740 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #12
Our family has been camping, fishing, hiking, and viewing wildlife for well over thirty years. We have a favorite site and appreciate the hosts work to make us comfortable. Spectacular beauty and peace in the Big Horns!
@CorieP45614FE3 · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #13
Great campground with beautiful views.
@PaulH7895659 · Camped on Jun 24, 2023 at Campsite #6
Very happy with the campground and very friendly/helpful hosts. Campground was clean and beautiful. Website description was perfectly accurate.

I was however disappointed that so many trails were closed as we drove 1000 miles to Wyoming with the sole purpose of ATVing in the Bighorn Mountains.

Not sure how we could have found out ahead of time that the trails were closed.
@RebeccaL294673 · Camped on Jun 19, 2023 at Campsite #11
This is the sixth year in a row that we have camped the third week of June at Shell Creek. The fishing is good, the wildflowers are magnificent, and the scenery is breathtaking. The campground is small and quiet, because it's away from the highway. We plan to go back next June.
@GeorgeAn738974 · Camped on May 30, 2023 at Campsite #2
Nice tent site by the creek. Lovely late afternoon walk along the creek. Helpful camp hosts.
@SheilaH4914611 · Camped on May 28, 2023 at Campsite #11
Absolutely gorgeous area. Site was clean and close to the water. Bathrooms clean.
No firewood for purchase that I could see and none laying around but with the weather beautiful I didn’t care to build a fire anyway. Love Wyoming
@nickr7905149 · Camped on May 27, 2023 at Campsite #15
Camp lot: 15 - Big Tent
The spot was great for a tent in cooler temperatures. Has Full Sun. You can hear the creek faintly in the distance. the two restrooms we visited were kept very clean and had deodorizers in them to keep them smelling fresh. Dale and Lauretta were kind and very friendly. Dale was nice enough to take our big garbage from our site to the dump in his gator and Lauretta stopped by and gave us some unbelievable delicious homemade treats! I recommend going to see Shell Falls which is really close to the campground. 7 miles away takes about 15 - 20 min to get there by vehicle.
@AdeleN9381711 · Camped on Aug 24, 2022 at Campsite #2
Clean campground, well situated, fabulous camp hosts.
@WilliamH158481 · Camped on Aug 10, 2022 at Campsite #2
Great campground for kids.
@CurtC8135803 · Camped on Jul 27, 2022 at Campsite #2
Very clean and well taken care of.

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