Bighorn National Forest's Little Bighorn West Trailhead sits within US Forest Service-managed land near Shell, Wyoming, and functions as an established campground with open terrain. The site serves as a staging point for trail access rather than a destination camp, which means amenities are likely minimal. Nearby options include Porcupine Campground (WY) to the west and Bald Mountain Campground to the southwest. Plan to arrive self-sufficient, as open terrain typically means limited shade and no hookups.
Description
Little Bighorn West Trailhead is located in an open meadow. This trailhead accesses the Little Horn Trail.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLittle Bighorn West Trailhead is located in Wyoming near Shell
Directions
From Lovell, WY, take Hwy 14A --Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway-- east about 35 miles. Turn north onto Forest System Road (FSR) 14 for another 4 miles.
Coordinates
44.83708521 N
107.82857682 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 13 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 44 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 6 min from Bozeman, MT
- 7 hrs 21 min from Idaho Falls, ID
