Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming
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At a glance: No electric hookups. Listed for rigs up to 75 ft. Not listed: drinking water, flush toilets and showers.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 15
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 75 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 7,561 ft
- Phone
- (406) 587-9054 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00/day fee at the campground. Firewood bundles may be purchased from the campground host.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
Shell Creek Campground is located just off the Bighorn Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14) at an elevation of 7,500 feet. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com
Recreation
Scenic off-road driving is available on Battle Creek Road to Medicine Lodge Lake, Ranger Creek Road to Shell Reservoir, Hunt Mountain Road and the Burgess Overlook jeep trail.
Diverse hiking opportunities vary from loop trails to treks along creeks and over mountain peaks including access to the Cloud Peak Wilderness. The Adelaide Trail, for hiking and horseback riding is nearby, providing access to Shell Creek and the Shell Creek Trail.
Many creeks, lakes and ponds dot the region, offering some of the best trout fly-fishing in the state.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites, most of which are accessible, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
The nearest dump station is 19 miles away at Burgess Junction.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Burgess Junction - 15.5 mi away, station at 8,060 ft - 499 ft higher than the campground (7,561 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 8 | 1.42 |
| Feb | 29 | 7 | 1.67 |
| Mar | 35 | 12 | 2.08 |
| Apr | 40 | 18 | 2.79 |
| May | 50 | 28 | 3.50 |
| Jun | 61 | 35 | 2.41 |
| Jul | 71 | 42 | 1.57 |
| Aug | 70 | 41 | 1.20 |
| Sep | 61 | 33 | 2.02 |
| Oct | 46 | 23 | 2.30 |
| Nov | 36 | 15 | 1.62 |
| Dec | 29 | 8 | 1.54 |
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Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 44.55028, -107.51472 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Dead Swede 10.2 mi straight-line
- Owen Creek 10.8 mi straight-line
- Tie Flume 11.7 mi straight-line
- Prune Creek 15.3 mi straight-line
- Sibley Lake 15.7 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jul 8, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jul 8, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jul 8, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jul 8, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jul 8, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jul 8, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jul 8, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jul 8, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Jul 8, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.