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Public Campground
Paint Rock Lake
Paint Rock Lake is located near Buffalo in the Bighorn National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a mix of lakes and streams. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include hiking trails and scenic viewpoints within the national forest.
Description
The Lower Paintrock Lake Campground is located in a remote setting on Lower Paintrock Lake. Nearby trailheads offer access to the Cloud Peak Wilderness.
Detours Nearby

Shell Creek
49 min away

Shell Reservoir Camping Area
1 hr 15 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 29 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 59 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 47 min from Bozeman, MT
- 5 hrs 24 min from Rapid City, SD
Location
Paint Rock Lake is located in Wyoming
Directions
Seventeen miles east of Shell, WY on Hwy 14, then 25.1 miles south on FSR 17.
Coordinates
44.39600056 N
107.38300036 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly

