Ranger Creek Recreation Area Campground Bighorn National Forest Wyoming

Red Grade Road (FSR 26)
Shell, Wyoming 82441
406 587-9054

Lat / Long:

44.60045193, -107.21878903

Ranger Creek Recreation Area campground has 10 single-family campsites located next to a pretty meadow and close to a creek in the Bighorn National Forest. Group camping is also available.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and BBQ pedestal. Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. There isn’t a campground host, but one from nearby East Fork campground will visit and sell you some firewood. Cell service is not available in the area.

Ranger Creek Recreation Area

The area offers some fine creek fishing, and there are also several lakes within a few miles where you can cast a line. Other outdoor recreation includes hiking, mountain biking, hunting, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. There’s also some nice OHV trails in the area.  The historic big Goose Ranger Station is also near the campground and worth a visit.

Make a Reservation for Ranger Creek Recreation Area

Best Campsites

2, 4, 6, 9

Regions

• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• Group
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports