Best RV Parks & Resorts near Shell, WY

Owners keep Very clean and well maintained rv park with full hookups. Most sites are shaded. Good Wi-Fi and cell service and laundry. Close to town and right off highway but quiet. Lots to see and do in the area.

August 8-14, 2019 Our truck slowed to a crawl in the middle of nowhere. We were blessed by having the Sherriff stop and advise us to go back to Worland rather than going forward into a very challenging ride through the mountains. We creeped back to Worland and were stunned by how friendly and helpful everyone was. We ended up at the Worland RV Park and Campground where the customer service was off the charts. The park was VERY clean. Site 6 had water, electric and sewer. They have a dump station, showers, flush toilets and laundry room. In the office, they have RV supplies and home made quilts, etc. We will be forever grateful for their great customer service. Verizon 4G and wifi with a good signal. Elevation 4,076 ft. They can accommodate all size RVs. TDC Diesel did a great job repairing our truck. See more details in RV Camping Journal.

We stayed at the Circle Park Camp for two nights on our western US tour last summer. The site is about 20 miles west of Buffalo WY off Highway 16. You take circle park road north and the campsites are in and along the tree lines. We opted for a beautiful open site between to wooded areas. The pictures don’t do it justice. It is an incredible site. The road going in is gravel and dirt with some rough areas. We observed deer and elk in the area which is popular with local hunters. The site does not have any facilities. So you need you need to pack everything into the site. The dispersed site has trailers, RVs, and vans. Some of the campers appear to be long term. The shear beauty of this spot makes it a good option for those who like dispersed camping and no camping fees. Not far from Cody WY which is a great place for fly fishing rods and tackle.

This is a great RV park with access to Worland and all it has to offer. If you’re in an RV it’s super convenient, very easy to find, and affordable with average size lots. Tenting wise, if you don’t have any other tent choices it’ll do, but tent sites- while cozy grass and intended to be private- were close together, between two busy lanes, somewhat distant from bathrooms/shower/laundry (which were all immaculate), and towards the front of property where highway traffic, train, and downtown noise were a factor. If you want space and quiet keep heading out of town an hour (nearly any direction) to make it to a USFS campground, but if you can’t Worland RV Park will be fine for an overnight stop. Staff was very friendly and all facilities, including WiFi, were secure also.

This horse friendly RV park is right outside the Bighorn Mountains, which offers beautiful views (check out Crazy Woman Canyon!) and recreational opportunities. They have a small grassy spot for tents. Clean bathrooms with showers and 24 hour laundry are available. It is right in the little town of Tensleep with a couple restaurants/bars and evening entertainment (when I stayed on a weekend, there was live music playing right down the road). The owner was very nice and accommodating.

It’s what you expect from KOA, clean level sites. Restrooms and showers were clean and except for some train noises, very quiet. A nice walking path along the Big Horn River.

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. For just $17 they gave us a pull through site with full hookups and a fire ring. It was just what we needed. The next day as we were leaving they helpfully gave us a tip about a great local sightseeing stop at Shell Falls.

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. Host is very friendly and helpful. Totally recommend!

***CAUTION*** Unless you are over the age of 60 or only here for 1-2 nights then I STRONGLY do NOT advise you stay here. Peter D is rude, genuinely does not like anyone under 60, and runs the campground like a military boot camp. I’m all for a clean, quiet, well kept campground and the campground is great itself. BUT Peter D ruins this campground. There is a list of rules but then there is a list of unwritten rules that is continually pulled from his head or“just because I like the way this looks better”. Everytime you turn around, it’s something else getting“talked about” or asked to do or not to do. From him throwing dog screw in the ground tie outs so far under the camper we were on hands and knees trying to get(that he said we were welcome to have in the grass), having no power all night in 40 degree weather and turning on our generator to keep warm but yet getting yelled at the next morning and being told“you have extra clothes, bundle up, it’s unnecessary when a breaker trips(however half campground had no power for 8-10 hours even after several calls to the office). Never place anything in his grass, don’t drive or have bikes in the grass and nearly impossible to pull a large Rv or camper out of the spots. If you go in the grass just know your a** is grass… He allows only select“friends and people” to back their vehicles into their site even if they are still driving the correct direction. Favoritism at its finest. Him complaining to campers about other campers is rude. Everything and all the signs is MY WASHERS, MY DRYERS, MY CAMPSITES, MY GRASS, MY ETC.. his poor wife.. Peter D on the first day/night will be super nice, offering you a“cold beer or drink”, giving your dog a treat, etc. but it’s all for show. Telling your campers,“I’ll help them find another campground” is beyond rude. There were a couple seasonal campers next to us and the insults he said about them to us was astonishing.. it’s only a wonder what he said about us. The amount of circles he will do in his truck to monitor what you are doing and how you are doing it is beyond annoying. He will stop, get out of his truck, just to ask why you are moving the picnic table,“why are you are eating outside when you have a big nice camper”. To give an example of his hate for children.. Our neighbors were staying for about a month, they were in their mid 40s with a 23yr old son. Almost everyday we would here from Peter D“this is a kid free park for long term guests, don’t understand what’s so hard about understanding that”. Always asking the poor couple when they are planning to leave, it’s kid free. Even after they would explain to him that the“kid” is 23yrs old. The response from him was“well he’s still being cared for and under your supervision so he’s a kid”. I could go on and on with the list of negatives about Peter D. But just be advised, if you are not over the age of 60 or only there for a night or two, DO NOT STAY HERE!! You will not enjoy it, you will be lectured for every move you make, every coming and going even if it’s just for dinner plans. And ever having a guest come to visit or stay with you in the park? Forget it! You will get 50 questions and every hour him circling asking when are they leaving, are they leaving soon, I don’t like having anyone else here, they have been here for an hour, are they leaving yet. Yet once again there are NO WRITTEN RULES FOR WHEN GUESTS HAVE TO BE OUT BY.. it’s a rule in his head. One of the many..The park is pretty, dog park isn’t bad, sites are VERY VERY tight when pulling in and out, he will tear you a new one if you make any marks in the grass. Make sure you have an extension for the sewer and water connect as it’s mid to more front of the camper, they were not designed and installed to be towards the back like all the other campgrounds. Your neighbors sewer pipe and tank will be right out your front door..He is very defensive and rude when attempting to bring anything to his attention. Again, I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PARK. You will not enjoy it if you are there for longer than a night or two or under the age of 60

level sites. laundry room and bathroom was immaculate.

Nice location for a quick overnight. Pads were level, sites easy to back into, 50 amp, water and dump all easy and functional.

Super level site with view of the lake! Huge sites with some incredible fishing to be had. Cleaning stations at each site and fairly quiet scene.

This is a great little camp ground with both RV camping and designated Tent Camping areas. the Campground is well maintained and with a creek running through. There a hike trails near by and easy access to fishing at Tie Hack reservoir. We try to go camp here at least once a year It is close to the main road, but insulated enough that you don't really hear the road noise. This fills up quick so reservations are a good idea.