Ranger Creek Campground, Shell, WY

Ranger Creek Campground is located in the Medicine Wheel Ranger District, Bighorn National Forest (2 hrs 55 min southeast of Billings, MT) with an elevation of 7,681 feet. There are a total of 12 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $18.50 to $90.00. Some amenities include playground, restroom. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (18)

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@CurtC8135803 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #4

Nice campground

@cynthiat101391 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #4

This area has a few camp sites, so reserve early or take a chance that one will be available. Our site backed up to Shell Creek and we could walk down to the creek to experience the water. A moose visited two days in a row. The pit toilets are far enough away you don't smell them. According to the Forest Service, these toilets are only pumped out once a year. There is a trail for ATVs right there, but far enough away to not be noisy. The whole area is green and peaceful, a perfect place to camp.

@DillonB4862746 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #GRP1

Absolutely terrible camp host. Purposefully lied and over booked our campsite. Camp host has a terrible attitude and tried to incite a physical altercation. Even the forrest service employees agreed that he is a person that is very difficult to deal with. Really ruined a good family vacation tradition and experience.

@FREDw779871910 · Camped on Aug 19, 2023 at Campsite #8

Everything was great with the exception of the previous days camper in our spot did not leave on time so we had to sit around and wait to get set up in our site.

@TomH4673678 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #1

The camp host was very accommodating.The campground was very beautiful.#8 campsite was located away from other campsites and secluded.Fishing was superb!Shell creek canyon was gorgeous!

@MIKEH4414321 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #GRP1

Had a good 4 days saw moose and deer in camp ground. Will stay again

@JonG9028874 · Camped on Jul 31, 2022 at Campsite #2

Nice spacious camping spots. Beautiful setting.

@JaymeM8479693 · Camped on Jul 14, 2022 at Campsite #1

Spot #1 is the best camping spot of all of the spots at Ranger Creek. Will definitely stay again in this spot.

@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Jun 22, 2022 at Campsite #GRP1

Great remote site by Shell Creek.

@DanielD4395113 · Camped on Jul 4, 2021 at Campsite #3

a great camp ground, and the host was great she worked very hard, and was also nearby all the time, I would stay there again, It gets five stars from us

@DanielD428 · Camped on Jul 4, 2021 at Campsite #3

a great camp ground, and the host was great she worked very hard, and was also nearby all the time, I would stay there again, It gets five stars from us

@BrianA760 · Camped on Sep 19, 2020 at Campsite #5

We had so much fun exploring the banks of the river. Dave, the camp host, and his wife were very friendly and helpful as well.

@BrianA4348148 · Camped on Sep 19, 2020 at Campsite #5

We had so much fun exploring the banks of the river. Dave, the camp host, and his wife were very friendly and helpful as well.

@MikeR7257230 · Camped on Aug 21, 2020 at Campsite #5

Shell Creek was a wonderful bonus. Bathrooms were clean and campers were quiet.

@MikeR426 · Camped on Aug 21, 2020 at Campsite #5

Shell Creek was a wonderful bonus. Bathrooms were clean and campers were quiet.

@DawnL395 · Camped on Aug 7, 2020 at Campsite #7

We loved this spot, nestled in amongst the trees and Shell Creek. It's an opportunity to really commune with nature - whether you are an avid fisherman, bird watcher, or just want to listen to the sounds of nature. Oh, and the moose sighting was a pleasant surprise. Though spending the night under the stars only 5 feet from a friends tent was a bit unnerving. He just grunted every once and a while to remind us all that this was HIS home. You can't go wrong boondocking in this lovely area. So many things to see and do.

@DawnL4533033 · Camped on Aug 7, 2020 at Campsite #7

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