EXPLORE: Wyoming’s Beautiful Shell Falls

Are you looking to explore Wyoming places that, perhaps, you've never heard of?

There are some amazing places out there.

Let's go to Shell Wyoming for some hiking, fishing, and camping.

Shell, Wyoming,  sits at the base of the Big Horn Mountains and is known for being a gateway to the Bighorn National Forest and the popular Shell Falls.

Shell Creek flows through Shell Canyon, and its most famous feature is Shell Falls, a waterfall that tumbles down granite rocks.

The area offers various recreational activities, including off-road driving, hiking, and fishing, with the Shell Creek Campground and other nearby lodges catering to visitors.

Located 15.7 miles Northeast of Shell, Wyoming, on U.S. Highway 14, then 1.2 miles west on Forest Road 17.

15 camping sites, spur lengths average 60'. Sites 4 & 9 are 100' pull-thrus, sites 7 & 8 are tent only, sites 1 & 2 are double.

Elevation is 7,500 feet, expect cool to cold evenings even in mid-summer. Restrooms and drinking water available, no showers, phones, or electricity.

Season runs from approximately May 15th - Sept. 19th.

Reservations are accepted at www.recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777.

Shell Falls is a waterfall in the Bighorn National Forest on Shell Creek, about halfway down Shell Canyon, and a few miles upstream from the town of Shell in northeast Wyoming.

See the falls in the video below.

Campground Amenities: Tenters Welcome, Campfires Permitted, Restrooms, Pull-thru Site, Drinking Water, Pet Friendly, RVs/Trailers Permitted, Tables.

Campground Information:  Reservations Suggested, Seasonal.

You'll never run out of places to explore here in Wyoming.

From Shell Creek, you'll find hiking trails and plenty of backroads to explore.