Shell Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Burgess Rv Dump Station · 15.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 44.5519, -107.5186
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Shell Creek Campground is located off U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. The campground is situated along Shell Creek and is close to the Adelaide Trailhead, which offers access to the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Shell Canyon and the Shell Falls Interpretive Site are less than five miles away.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Shell Creek Campground free?
No. Shell Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Shell Creek Campground?
From Shell, WY, travel east on Hwy 14 for about 17 miles. Then continue for 1.2 miles south on Forest System Road (FSR) 17.
What are the rules at Shell Creek Campground?
14 day stay limit 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.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
