Guest Ranch · Shell, WY

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch — Guest Ranch in Shell, WY

Listing details as of Sep 15, 2026

An upscale working-ranch stay in Shell, WY, focused on horsemanship and cattle work, within reach of Yellowstone's east entrance.

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch is located at 3170 Road 40½ near Shell, Wyoming, on the west side of the Bighorn Mountains in the Big Horn Basin. The ranch centers its guest program on riding instruction and horsemanship, along with participation in working cattle operations, rather than only scenic trail rides. Its location on the Cody side of the mountains puts it within an easy drive of both Cody, Wyoming, and the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, making it a practical stop for guests combining a ranch stay with a Yellowstone trip. Reaching Shell from Sheridan means crossing the Bighorn Mountains via U.S. Highway 14 rather than a short local drive, so the ranch is a considerably longer trip from Sheridan than the guest ranches directly south of town. Reservations and season dates are available directly through the ranch's own website or by calling the property.