Shell Reservoir, Bighorn Mountains, Big Horn County, Wyoming

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    If you are in Big Horn county it's always a good idea to stop by Shell Reservoir. But wait, there's more entertaining things to do in the Bighorn Mountains. At Shell Dam right next door to Shell Reservoir there are some out of the ordinary things to see; whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Paintrock Creek. This lake is so wonderful. Summertime highs at Shell Reservoir commonly tend to be in the 60's, and during summer  
   nights temperatures are in the 30's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Shell Reservoir.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Bighorn Mountains. There's fine hiking along the Edelman Trail, and get your heart beating on the good whitewater of Shell Creek. Camping at Upper Paint Rock Lake Campground is always a magnificent experience; the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Big Horn Ski.
 
               It is very dried up here at Shell Reservoir commonly; the month of April is the wettest with most of the snow while February is frequently the driest month.
This lake is so wonderful. Camping is available at Medicine Lodge Lake Campground, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Shell Reservoir; North High Park Trail is a pleasant local trail. Shell Reservoir is a beautiful lake in the Bighorn Mountains. Head up to Antelope Butte and strap some skis to your feet, and don't leave Shell Reservoir without first going for a hike along the Adelaide Trail.
Don't stop me now, cause I'm havin' a delightful time here at Shell Reservoir. If you need a site to stay The Passage Resort at Big Horn is a delightful choice, and Adelaide Creek is near Shell Reservoir and is always a delight to take a look at.

 
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9 miles away
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33 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Shell Reservoir, Bighorn Mountains, Big Horn County, Wyoming
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Local climate location: BURGESS JUNCTION 6 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.51639
Longitude: -107.4128

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These outdoors activities are available near Shell Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Shell Reservoir:
The Passage Resort at Big Horn, Dayton, 9 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham Sheridan WY, Sheridan, 33 miles away
Best Western Sheridan Center, Sheridan, 35 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Sheridan, Sheridan, 35 miles away
Holiday Inn Sheridan-Convention Center, Wy, Sheridan, 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shell Reservoir:
Upper Paint Rock Lake Campground, Big Horn County, 6 miles away
Medicine Lodge Lake Campground, Big Horn County, 6 miles away
Lower Paint Rock Lake Campground, Big Horn County, 6 miles away
Shell Creek Campground, Big Horn County, 7 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Shell Reservoir:
Big Horn Ski, Wyoming, 8 miles away
      800 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming, 21 miles away
      1000 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Shell Reservoir:
Paintrock Creek, -blank- CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class V+ - 12 miles long (North Fork to Valley floor)
Shell Creek, Big Horn CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class II-V - 11 miles long (Cabin Creek to Forest Service boundary)
Tongue River, Sheridan CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 2.34 miles long (Sheep Creek to Tongue Canyon trailhead)
 National Parks Near Shell Reservoir:
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Fort Smith - MT, 47 miles away
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Crow Agency - MT, 56 miles away
 Trails Near Shell Reservoir:
Adelaide Trail, Big Horn County, 5 miles away
Edelman Trail, Big Horn County, 7 miles away
North High Park Trail, Big Horn County, 8 miles away

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