Best Tent Camping near Shell, WY

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Best Tent Sites Near Shell, WY (16)

    Camper-submitted photo from Shell Reservoir Camping Area
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    1. Shell Reservoir Camping Area

    2 Reviews
    19 Photos
    49 Saves
    Shell, Wyoming

    Fishing is allowed year-round, ice usually clears around early June. This fishery is comprised mainly of Brook trout, which are maintained by natural reproduction.

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    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $17 - $28 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Greybull KOA Holiday
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    Camper-submitted photo from Greybull KOA Holiday

    2. Greybull KOA Holiday

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    Greybull, Wyoming

    Medicine Wheel Ranger District

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    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Battle Park Trailhead
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    3. Battle Park Trailhead

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    4 Saves
    Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming

    Battle Park Trailhead is popular with horse users. A camping area with facilities is located across the road. This trailhead provides access to Battle Park Trail #173 and nearby access to Cloud Peak Wilderness via Long Park Trail #164 and Middle Paintrock Trail - #066. This trailhead also provides access to Lily Lake Cut-off Trail - #120 (Non-wilderness trail) which begins at Long Park Trail #164 and heads southeast to Lily Lake where it connects to Middle Paintrock Trail #066, outside of the Cloud Peak Wilderness boundary.

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      4. Bighorn National Forest Cabin Creek Campground

      1 Review
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      Shell, Wyoming

      Cabin Creek Picnic Ground is located off U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway. Four picnic tables are nestled in a wooded setting with a small creek flowing through the site. Wildflower-strewn meadows are nearby.

      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Tent Cabin
      • Glamping
      Camper-submitted photo from Ten Sleep Brewing Company
      Camper-submitted photo from Ten Sleep Brewing Company
      Camper-submitted photo from Ten Sleep Brewing Company

      5. Ten Sleep Brewing Company

      5 Reviews
      3 Photos
      14 Saves
      Ten Sleep, Wyoming

      Come Camp with us! We offer dry camping at Ten Sleep Brewing Company! We have 12 sites in total! All 12 sites are bookable on HIP CAMP! We have incredible Vistas! We can accommodate tent camping, van or car camping and smaller bumper pulls up to 22 feet!

      All bookings are made through HIP CAMP. When you arrive at the brewery, please check in with our friendly staff and they will guide you on where to camp and give you a camping ticket to place on your dashboard!

      We provide porta-potties in the camping area and a picnic table and a shade sail in each space!

      We do have shower facilities at the barn! Showers are and additional $3 per person per shower!

      There’s free wi-fi at the brewery taproom and an indoor and outdoor small device (phone-laptop) charging station!

      All dogs must be kept on a leash while you enjoy staying with us.

      Camping rules

      • Check in is 2pm
      • Check out is 12pm
      • Dogs are allowed on a leash and attended to
      • Up to four people per site and one vehicle per site
      • Camping is non refundable unless reservations were made on HIP CAMP then camping is refundable through HIP CAMP with a weeks notice
      • Campers will be required to buy tickets for events to book on ticketed event nights (JULY 17th and SEPTEMBER 2,3,4,5).
      • Showers are $3 and not included with the registration of a campsite
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      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Market

      $18 - $25 / night

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      7. Ten Sleep Rock Ranch

      3 Reviews
      14 Photos
      22 Saves
      Ten Sleep, Wyoming

      Camping, showers, Wifi, restrooms, trash disposal, and cabin rentals at the mouth of Ten Sleep Canyon, Wyoming. Cabins range from $65 to $95 a night, pre tax. Camping is $8 per person per night, pre tax. We are not a walk in campground. You will be reserving a specific campsite for your stay. All reservations for campsites and cabin must be processed through our website. We do not accept reservations from any other site or app.

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      • Reservable
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      $0 - $95 / night

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        8. Camp 6-Bruce Creek Interpretive Site

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        Wolf, Wyoming

        One of many interpretive sites on the forest.

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          9. Little Bighorn West Trailhead

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          Shell, Wyoming

          Little Bighorn West Trailhead is located in an open meadow. This trailhead accesses the Little Horn Trail.

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            10. Burgess RV Dump Station

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            Wolf, Wyoming

            Burgess RV Dump Station is conveniently located on U.S. Highway 14, the Bighorn Scenic Byway, just northeast of Burgess Junction.

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          Recent Tent Reviews in Shell

          310 Reviews of 16 Shell Campgrounds


          • Shannon T.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Battle Park Trailhead
            Dec. 27, 2024

            Battle Park Trailhead

            Horse park

            This camp is primarily a horse camp. There are several corrals and high lines as well as a horse water trough fed by a nearby creek. There is also ample parking for horse trailers.

            The road getting to the camp was pretty good but can get pretty rutted up at times. The road in is also really long and narrow in some spots. Which, makes two way traffic difficult.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Deaver Reservoir
            Nov. 1, 2024

            Deaver Reservoir

            Very pretty and isolated spot for Campervan

            This is a very clean and well maintained spot. Ideal for a campervan or truck camper. Good covered picnic tables and nice pit toilets Also, the reservoir was quite a pretty spot

          • CarrieIsWhere? P.
            Camper-submitted photo from Bighorn National Forest
            Oct. 18, 2024

            Bighorn National Forest

            Beautiful and Breathtaking. Peaceful

            We dispersed camped north of MeadowLark Lake along FS Road 427 I believe! It was beautiful, and so peaceful. We did get stormed on but our tent held out really well! These dispersed sites are developed and first come first serve. We enjoyed our coffee next to the river!

            No water or Toilets so plan accordingly, and check out the Bighorns USDA Website for any burn bans or camping information you may need!

            There are bears out in this forest, recommend putting all food in your hard sided truck, Car, or camper! A human fed bear is a dead bear!

          • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Castle Gardens
            Oct. 1, 2024

            Castle Gardens

            Amazing

            This is an amazing free BLM campground. It’s about 5 miles off of Hwy 16, gravel with occasional washboarding, but overall doable for most vehicles. We had intended to drive a bit further east before looking for a place for the night, but decided to pull off the road to check out the Castle Gardens, for which we saw a sign on the road. We didn’t even know it was a campground until we got there, and wow. What an amazing, beautiful, peaceful, quiet place. There are 4 sites in a loop, each with a shade structure, picnic table, grill, and fire pit. Spot #1 is better suited for tent campers, as you park your car along the loop and then walk a little bit up to the camp area. #2 (the one we chose) has a long driveway leading to the site, so you feel even more secluded, even though the entire campground is pretty secluded. #3 is a shorter driveway that backs to the campsite, and #4 is a pull through. None of the sites were very level. 

            There is a single vault toilet here, but otherwise no other amenities. No trash service so please keep the area clean. 14 day stay limit. Cell service is existent but iffy. Verizon went between zero service to 3 bars. Up on the hill overlooking the campground there’s good service for both ATT and Verizon. We didn’t see a single other person while we were here on a weekday in late September.

          • Greg N.
            Camper-submitted photo from Worland RV Park & Campground
            Sep. 27, 2024

            Worland RV Park & Campground

            Right for you if…

            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.

          • The Wandering Shores ..The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek Dispersed
            Aug. 20, 2024

            Canyon Creek Dispersed

            Canyon Creek Dispersed

            The breathtaking Bighorn Mountains at 9000 ft elevation, good for rigs of all sizes but be advised you may want to scout the road the further you get into the camping area as it can be a bit rough (with water crossing at one point).  

            We overview the camping options as well as the amenities available in the area in our video review! 

            https://youtu.be/ztjOGUjNkfo

            Useful Information: Location: Canyon Creek Dispersed, Ten Sleep, Wyoming 

            GPS Coordinates(Canyon Creek Dispersed): 44.160758,-107.128481 

            Maximum Stay: 14 Days 

            Dump/Water(Cenex): https://maps.app.goo.gl/b44MFQ4ne9h3DpE2A 

            Leigh Creek Dump/Water: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SfJmMrKekzLyTKFNA

          • MATTHEW A. J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Connor Battlefield State Historic Site
            Aug. 11, 2024

            Connor Battlefield State Historic Site

            Very nice little campground

            Unknown except for locals who picnic here. Campground is almost empty. No site #s. State park but more like a city campground. Grass and clover to camp on. Tongue river surrounds camp. $20.34 for non residents!

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Tongue Canyon Campground
            Aug. 6, 2024

            Tongue Canyon Campground

            Beautiful

            For free? Doesn’t get better than this. Great trails nearby, a little river to sit by in the morning/evening. We set up chairs on a small bridge and watched someone fish at sunset.

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            Camper-submitted photo from Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403
            Aug. 2, 2024

            Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403

            Top 5 Campspots I've Ever Visited

            So amazing. Peaceful and quiet, even with some other campers here. The cell phone service with Verizon is perfect and the view is to die for. You can also hear the cows across the road, which I love. The road in is so easy, no rigs should have any issues.

          • Tyler C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403
            Jul. 31, 2024

            Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403

            Beautiful for star gazers

            This is a great spot. Wide open area for camping so you’re not right on top of anyone. The views were amazing. Pretty windy as others stated, but was nice during the hot days. Nights were a tad chilly. Downside is there’s absolutely no shade and horseflies are in plenty. Thankfully I have a screen tent that provided some shade and relief from the flies. Overall a great spot, not too far from town. Better if you have a camper over a tent.

          • Ellery K.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Owen Creek
            Jul. 24, 2024

            Owen Creek

            Well kept and kind hosts

            Great hosts at this campground, interesting and beautiful National Forest, lots of ATV trails. A bit far from good hikes, would likely need to drive to a trailhead instead of just setting out from the campground if you wanted to make good time.

          • Josef C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Foothills Campground
            Jul. 17, 2024

            Foothills Campground

            Amazing spot right next to the river

            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.  The campground is located right on the Tongue River and is a convenient walk to everything in the town of Dayton.  I highly recommend this as a place to stay.

          • Angie A.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403
            Jul. 14, 2024

            Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403

            Nice place for an overnight

            Beautiful views. Be prepared for tall grass and horse flies. We parked at the end by the private fence and by morning several hikers with dogs came and parked right next to our site. Good Verizon service.

          • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Deaver Reservoir
            Jul. 7, 2024

            Deaver Reservoir

            Beautiful location and nice Reservoir with basic facilities

            Very easy to find and probably 20 to 25 Camping spots. Some hold rigs up to 35 ft. Dual vault toilet, metal fire pits dispersed. Garbage cans available and picnic tables. However, disrespect of the land and garbage in many places outside of the cans. Sound travels across the water and some disrespectful people. Nice for one night but also stayed 4th of July weekend so might be more crowded than usual. Also, very, very windy up here. Not recommended for tents

          • Glen C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Lazy R Campground
            Jul. 2, 2024

            Lazy R Campground

            Self Service, Easy In, Easy Out, Clean, Safe

            We just needed a quiet place to stay overnight on a road trip and this was a great option.  We made the review online and the way the process is supposed to work is that you receive a text or an e-mail telling you what site to park in.  Unfortunately I gave an incorrect e-mail address and had to call for support.  The park host was very gracious and directed me to my site and sent me a text with the essential information.

            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.

          • HThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Five Springs Falls Campground
            Jun. 25, 2024

            Five Springs Falls Campground

            Nice forest service campground

            1 RV site and about 10 tent sites. 2 mile narrow winding road is paved but not recommended for vehicles over 24'. Garbage and 1 common water source. RV site is about as sweet as they come. Water, dump, elect, picnic tables, fire ring, right by a stream. $7 per night

          • Danielle J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403
            Jun. 16, 2024

            Grouse Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 403

            Is this heaven?

            By far one of the most beautiful places I’ve camped. The field is in bloom right now (June 15) with purple and yellow flowers. We’re definitely up in elevation and can see lush forests and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. Super lush green field to camp in. Super easy to get to from main road. No road traffic sounds. Chilly at night.

          • Christine S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Tongue Canyon Campground
            Jun. 15, 2024

            Tongue Canyon Campground

            Gem

            This was a beautiful spot not far off I90. We pulled in on a Friday in June after 5pm and found a spot. If it hadn’t been for the annual Bighorn Trail race that was happening that weekend we probably wouldn’t have had as many neighbors as we did. Each campsite is marked with a small brown tent sign that can be hard to spot but there is a map at the entrance of the campsite locations.

          • KThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lakeview Campground
            Jun. 14, 2024

            Lakeview Campground

            Beautiful lake frequented by moose.

            Stayed for just one night. Great sites and a beautiful area with plenty of trails to hike. Had a big bull moose sitting in our site upon arrival and he stayed nearby all day and night so caution with pets is recommended.

          • Kim H.
            Camper-submitted photo from Peter Ds RV Park
            May. 24, 2024

            Peter Ds RV Park

            Clean and quiet

            We arrived without reservations and Peter D was a great and have us a lot of good recommendations around town. Sites are gravel and level.


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          Guide to Shell

          Tent camping near Shell, Wyoming offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Bighorn National Forest. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a range of amenities and activities.

          Tent campers like these nearby activities

          • Experience breathtaking views and serene surroundings at Shell Reservoir Camping Area, where you can fish for brook trout in the lake and explore nearby trails.
          • For those seeking adventure, Bighorn National Forest Cabin Creek Campground offers a boat-in access point, perfect for fishing and enjoying the tranquility of the water.
          • Enjoy a well-reviewed stay at Greybull KOA Holiday, which features amenities like a heated pool and walking paths, making it a great stop between major attractions.

          Tent campers should check out local attractions

          • The scenic beauty of Paint Rock Lake is perfect for a day of fishing or simply relaxing by the water, with access to drinking water and toilets.
          • Explore the trails at Bucking Mule Falls Trailhead, where you can hike and enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Bighorn National Forest.
          • Visit Coffeen Park for a unique camping experience that allows pets and features fire pits for cozy evenings under the stars.

          Amenities that enhance your camping experience

          • At Shell Reservoir Camping Area, campers can enjoy amenities like drinking water, toilets, and the freedom to have fires, making it a comfortable choice for tent camping.
          • Greybull KOA Holiday provides a range of amenities including sewer hookups and a sanitary dump, ensuring a hassle-free stay for campers.
          • For a more rustic experience, Bighorn National Forest Cabin Creek Campground offers basic facilities with a focus on nature, perfect for those looking to disconnect and enjoy the wilderness.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Shell, WY?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Shell, WY is Shell Reservoir Camping Area with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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