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Best Cabin Camping near Shell, WY

65 Reviews

Cabins near Shell offer simple accommodations with varying amenities. Shell Campground provides cabin rentals alongside yurts for visitors seeking shelter options beyond tent camping. Most cabins include basic furnishings with electrical outlets, while bathroom facilities are typically shared in centralized locations. Greybull KOA, located about 20 miles west of Shell, features more developed cabin options with electricity, beds, and climate control systems. Bear Lodge Resort in Dayton offers riverside cabins with rustic charm but limited amenities. "We just arrived here and have fallen in love with this place. Cozy, super clean, especially the bathrooms! And it's not just for RVs. There are cabins and yurts."

Basic and premium cabin options exist throughout the region. Rustic log cabins generally include beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows and towels. KOA cabins typically provide more amenities, including air conditioning and heat for year-round comfort. Foothills Campground in Dayton offers recently renovated cabins with river views. Most properties require advance reservations, especially during summer months. Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins permitting dogs for additional fees. A visitor noted that "the campground and cabins have been completely redone. The cabins, bathhouse etc are all either new or remodeled."

Visitors should plan to bring bedding supplies, cooking equipment, and food provisions. Microwaves and mini-refrigerators are available in some premium cabins, while others provide only basic electricity. On-site markets at Shell Campground and Greybull KOA stock essential items and firewood. Ten Sleep Rock Ranch offers more primitive cabin experiences with limited amenities but peaceful surroundings. Grocery stores with full selections can be found in Greybull and Sheridan for more substantial provisioning needs. Most cabin locations provide picnic tables and outdoor spaces for meal preparation and dining.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Shell, Wyoming (12)

    1. Shell Campground

    3 Reviews
    Shell, WY
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 765-9924

    $44 - $110 / night

    "Cozy, super clean, especially the bathrooms! And it’s not just for RVs. There are cabins and yurts. Host is very friendly and helpful. Totally recommend!"

    "We ended up not staying because it was $30 for us to park in gravel in the middle of their lot. The cabins and tents looked really nice but were booked up for the night."

    2. Greybull KOA

    6 Reviews
    Greybull, WY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 765-2555

    "My 4 yo son loved the pool and the playground. My 12 daughter loved the WiFi and extra clean showers and bathrooms. The laundry room was immaculate. We also got some fancy rocks for a very low price."

    "The concrete sites are level and spacious with tables, fire pits and charcoal grills. The grounds are well cared with a small playground and dog run. Staff are friendly and helpful."

    3. Bighorn National Forest

    8 Reviews
    Wolf, WY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    "Driving through Bighorn National Forest we found TONS of free dispersed camping off route 20.

    Sites are primitive… No running water, no electric, no restrooms."

    "It was so so beautiful and secluded. There were other camp sights around but still very private and clean."

    4. Bear Lodge Resort

    3 Reviews
    Wolf, WY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 752-2444

    "We were hoping to camp at Sibley Lake campground but it was full. And so was the next one and the next one... Finally it was after dark and we pulled into Bear Lodge Resort."

    ". $2 per shower, only 2 available and you go through the bar to get to them. Saw our first moose on the way from Greybull, which is where someone recommended this spot."

    5. Wrights

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    Greybull, WY
    13 miles

    $50 - $100 / night

    6. Sheridan/Big Horn Mountains KOA

    19 Reviews
    Sheridan, WY
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 674-8766

    "They have mostly RV sites, with some tent sites and small cabins. Electric and water, some with sewer. There is a small store, game room and pool."

    "Showers are clean and water is hot. There is a pool and nice playground for the kids. Pet friendly."

    7. Foothills Campground

    6 Reviews
    Dayton, WY
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 655-2547

    $40 - $140 / night

    "They had a pull through spot with full hook up available for $34 for the night. We have a 38 ft fifth wheel and there is plenty of space."

    "The campground and cabins have been completely redone.  The new owner is amazing and very welcoming.  The cabins, bathhouse etc are all either new or remodeled. "

    8. Ten Broek RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Ten Sleep, WY
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 366-2250

    $23 - $150 / night

    "Laundry, clean bathrooms/showers. Cabins with AC. Ice in the red barn for two bucks. Free coffee in the morning. Close walk to the downtown area. I adore this place!"

    "There is a small store, showers, cabins. Sites are on either side of small streets. (Best way I know to describe it) Sites are very close to each other. Trees all over."

    9. Lazy R Campground

    7 Reviews
    Dayton, WY
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 655-9284

    "Quiet, pet and kid friendly, and the staff was great! Clean grounds that they are constantly working on- and the bakery was delicious for breakfast."

    "We weren't expecting much, given that we were tent campers staying in an RV park. "

    10. Ten Sleep Rock Ranch

    4 Reviews
    Ten Sleep, WY
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 366-2096

    $0 - $95 / night

    "On the minus side is the fact that it is right on the road with no buffer, sites are very small, there is no privacy between sites, and you likely won’t have cell service."

    "This place is great, showers, toilets, community fridge, wifi, good vibes, everything you’ll need!"

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65 Reviews of 12 Shell Campgrounds

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 21, 2019

    Sheridan/Big Horn Mountains KOA

    Finally, a KOA without all the rock

    This is, finally, a KOA that isn’t covered in gravel and dust! There is real, green grass! The sites are small, and tight, but there is grass. They have mostly RV sites, with some tent sites and small cabins. Electric and water, some with sewer. There is a small store, game room and pool. The shower would be better with a real door, not just curtains. They have a good size dog park, plus an extra area for dogs to run, unfenced.

  • m
    Jul. 13, 2021

    Bighorn National Forest

    Dispersed Free Camping off Route 20

    Driving through Bighorn National Forest we found TONS of free dispersed camping off route 20.

    Sites are primitive… No running water, no electric, no restrooms. Sites consist of previously used dispersed site containing clearing and fire pits. There are camping spots for tents and RVs from large to small. If the first spot doesn’t suit you just keep traveling down route 20 to the next.

    Far apart and lots of privacy.

    We camped along a stream in a 32 foot RV. We were visited by a mother and baby moose.

    If you are seeking privacy, this is your place.

    No facilities, stores or cell service. You must be prepared and self sufficient.

  • Rhonda R.
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Sheridan/Big Horn Mountains KOA

    Nice and quiet!

    It's very nice here.Its always been quiet and clean. Showers are clean and water is hot. There is a pool and nice playground for the kids. Pet friendly.

  • T
    Aug. 14, 2021

    Sheridan/Big Horn Mountains KOA

    Great place

    Very helpful staff. Good location. Wonderful town to walk through. Biking and walking trails. Pet friendly. Nice pool. Recommend

  • Ali R.
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Ten Broek RV Park

    Best place in ten sleep!

    Love the owners- kind and accommodating. Everything you need is here. Laundry, clean bathrooms/showers. Cabins with AC. Ice in the red barn for two bucks. Free coffee in the morning. Close walk to the downtown area. I adore this place!

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 22, 2021

    Greybull KOA

    Our little oasis

    We loved everything about this campground. My 4 yo son loved the pool and the playground. My 12 daughter loved the WiFi and extra clean showers and bathrooms. The laundry room was immaculate. We also got some fancy rocks for a very low price. After a long drive, this was amazing to arrive at a well organized ground, very level with picnic tables and trees and calming surroundings.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2019

    Ten Sleep Rock Ranch

    Climbers campground open to all

    A climbers campground on the west side of the Big Horn Mountains, this was a very useful find when a reservation didn’t pan out up canyon. There are a lot of pluses and minuses to this campground. On the minus side is the fact that it is right on the road with no buffer, sites are very small, there is no privacy between sites, and you likely won’t have cell service. But on the plus side is that it is$5 a night with$2 showers, the bathhouse is pretty clean, there is an outdoor kitchen with sink, two fridges for camper use(mark your items!), Tensleep Creek drowns out most of the highway noise(especially if you get a site on the creek), there is a really nice large pavilion with lots of picnic tables and lots of beta for climbers, there is free wifi in the pavilion, and you aren’t too far from town to get supplies or go to the brewery or from heading up the mountain to the Big Horns.

  • A
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Greybull KOA

    One of the best for an overnight stay

    I can’t think of one negative comment, even the towns 9 o’clock curfew alarm was charming. The concrete sites are level and spacious with tables, fire pits and charcoal grills. The grounds are well cared with a small playground and dog run. Staff are friendly and helpful. There is a paved walk just steps out of the campground where we took a walk and watched deer. We only stayed one night but wish that all our campgrounds could be like this one.

  • K
    Apr. 19, 2019

    Ten Broek RV Park

    Nice

    Right by rodeo grounds. Owners are great. There is a small store, showers, cabins. Sites are on either side of small streets. (Best way I know to describe it) Sites are very close to each other. Trees all over. Park is on edge of town—great location.

Guide to Shell

Camping cabins near Shell, Wyoming offer shelter options in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, where elevations range from 4,200 feet in Shell to over 9,000 feet in the nearby mountains. The area experiences dramatic temperature variations, with summer days reaching the 90s and nights dropping into the 40s. Wind conditions can be significant throughout the region, particularly at higher elevations.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Ten Sleep Rock Ranch provides access to Tensleep Creek, which runs alongside the property. "A climbers campground on the west side of the Big Horn Mountains... Tensleep Creek drowns out most of the highway noise (especially if you get a site on the creek)," notes Annie C.

Brewery visits: The Lazy R Campground positions visitors near local food and drink options. "The park is close to two great eateries - the Tongue River Brewery (Pizza) and Innominate (which means un-named) coffee shop with an incredible array of pastries, quiche, and hot and cold breakfast-type beverages," according to Glen C.

Wildlife viewing: Camping in the Bighorn National Forest allows for wildlife observation. "We camped way back below Freeze Out Point and woke up to a spectacular sunrise and 4 moose right in camp," reports Jessica, highlighting the animal encounters possible in this area.

What campers like

Creek access: Many cabin sites feature water proximity. "We camped along a stream in a 32 foot RV. We were visited by a mother and baby moose," shares Meghan G. about her Bighorn National Forest experience.

On-site bakeries: Morning food options enhance the cabin camping experience. "Hard to beat rolling out of your tent, walking 100 feet and getting reasonably priced gourmet coffee and fresh baked pastries for breakfast," writes Mitchell M. about Lazy R Campground.

Community amenities: Ten Sleep Rock Ranch offers shared facilities that campers appreciate. "This place is great, showers, toilets, community fridge, wifi, good vibes, everything you'll need!" according to Anthony D., highlighting the communal atmosphere.

What you should know

Seasonal cabin availability: Most cabins operate from May through October, with limited winter availability. "We stayed here in the fall of 2016 just as the campground was closing for the season, so there was no one around," Linette G. notes about Ten Broek RV Park.

Small town services: Limited services exist in Shell and surrounding communities. "Just know, you need to come prepared or drive to Sheridan. On Wed and Thurs there was no restaurant open (we only found 1 in 'town'). There is no grocery either," warns Nancy C. about staying in Ranchester.

Site differences: Foothills Campground in Dayton has undergone renovations changing the cabin experience. "Starting April 2023, the campground has been getting updates, remodels and new additions. If you have been here previously, you may not recognize it anymore," explains Chrysti B.

Tips for camping with families

Pool access: Some locations offer swimming facilities for children. "My 4 yo son loved the pool and the playground. My 12 daughter loved the WiFi and extra clean showers and bathrooms," shares Vena B. about her stay at Greybull KOA.

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