News – Sheridan Media
A popular waterfall area in the western Bighorn Mountains has been closed off to visitors for the rest of this year and possibly most of next year as well.
By order of Bighorn National Forest Supervisor Andrew Johnson, the entire Shell Falls Interpretive Site is closed for safety, health and repair reasons.
This includes the main parking lot area just off of US Highway 14.
The area has been without power for several years and the waste system has failed.
Port-a-potties have been in place since that time.
The site is located about 26 miles east of Greybull and 9 miles southwest of the Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area.
It is a Class B misdemeanor for those who enter the closed off area without permission.
Violators could be punished with up to 6 months in jail, and/or an individual fine of $5,000.
Organizations who violate the closure order are subject to a $10,000 fine.
Click here to view the closure order.
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Last modified: June 7, 2025