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Nancy S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: REX HALE
Beautiful setting on the river. Quiet and serene. Nicely spaced sites. Bear tracks on the river bank
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About Rex Hale
Rex Hale Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 36 mi west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is just over 16 mi east of Yellowstone National Park's east entrance. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
The campground is named after Rex Hale, one of 15 firefighters who died in the 1937 Blackwater Fire, which burned more than 1,700 acres of Forest Service lands within the Shoshone National Forest.
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002, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: REX HALE
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005, Loop: REX HALE
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006, Loop: REX HALE
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007, Loop: REX HALE
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009, Loop: REX HALE
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017, Loop: REX HALE
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021, Loop: REX HALE
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022, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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002, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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005, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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006, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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007, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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009, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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017, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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021, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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022, Loop: REX HALE
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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168 reviews
Summary
Rex Hale Campground is highly praised for its beautiful, scenic location and excellent maintenance, with many guests appreciating the friendly and accommodating camp host, Tom. The camp offers clean facilities, including spotless vault toilets, and some sites with water and electricity, enhancing the camping experience. While the campground will transition to a "First Come, First Served" system, it remains a recommended choice for those seeking a peaceful outdoor retreat near Yellowstone.
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Nancy S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: REX HALE
Beautiful setting on the river. Quiet and serene. Nicely spaced sites. Bear tracks on the river bank
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Maritza P
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 Stayed at: 022, Loop: REX HALE
Rex Hale had wonderful sites. Very big and spaced apart. Close to the river, and a short 17 minute drive to the East Entrance. We had to take pretty long drives into the Yellowstone Park everyday to see everything. Two hour drive to Old Faithful for example. Next time I will stay within the park, this was overwhelming. Outside of that very well kept campground. The bear boxes barely fit a medium cooler, and it is bear country so bring a bear proof cooler. We saw a grizzly about 5 mi west of the campground.
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Maritza P
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 Stayed at: 022, Loop: REX HALE
Rex Hale had wonderful sites. Very big and spaced apart. Close to the river, and a short 17 minute drive to the East Entrance. We had to take pretty long drives into the Yellowstone Park everyday to see everything. Two hour drive to Old Faithful for example. Next time I will stay within the park, this was overwhelming. Outside of that very well kept campground. The bear boxes barely fit a medium cooler, and it is bear country so bring a bear proof cooler. We saw a grizzly about 5 mi west of the campground.
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Kelly P
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 Stayed at: 022, Loop: REX HALE
Most beautiful and amazing smelling campsite EVER! Highly recommend site 20 for tent camping. All sites along the river have trail access to it. But it’s very silty and wouldn’t recommend wading. Super spacious and plenty of privacy. Site 22 suited us just right. A very quick and gorgeous 22 minute drive to East Gate of Yellowstone. Great base camp for exploring.
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Scott M
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: REX HALE
Nice space between sites. Camp host was very kind and helpful. We had a little fox that hung around the campground.
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Kelly P
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 Stayed at: 022, Loop: REX HALE
Most beautiful and amazing smelling campsite EVER! Highly recommend site 20 for tent camping. All sites along the river have trail access to it. But it’s very silty and wouldn’t recommend wading. Super spacious and plenty of privacy. Site 22 suited us just right. A very quick and gorgeous 22 minute drive to East Gate of Yellowstone. Great base camp for exploring.
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Scott M
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: REX HALE
Nice space between sites. Camp host was very kind and helpful. We had a little fox that hung around the campground.
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Wendy M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: REX HALE
Love having electricity and water! Beautiful!
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Joshua G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: REX HALE
Nice and close to both the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park and Cody, Wyoming. Great views and spacious enough from other sites. Wasn't ready for the winds! Bent my aluminum tent poles but she withstood. My son's tent was blown about 50 ft with his gear in it already. This is one of the few campgrounds in the area that allow tent camping since grizzly bears are nearby. Always follow food regulations and keep safe from wildlife.
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Location & Directions for Rex Hale
203 A Yellowstone Ave, Cody, WY 82414 United States
Elevation: 1,882 ft
Getting There
From Cody, Wyo., follow Sheridan Avenue west through Cody until the road leaves town and becomes the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14/16/20). The campground is located 36 mi from Cody, on the south side of the highway. It is between...
From Cody, Wyo., follow Sheridan Avenue west through Cody until the road leaves town and becomes the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway (U.S. Highway 14/16/20). The campground is located 36 mi from Cody, on the south side of the highway. It is between Newton Campground to the west and Clearwater Campground to the east.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 14/16/20, known as the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway, which runs through the area.
Near Yellowstone National Park
The closest entrance is: East Entrance
Approximate drive: 16.9 mi · 29 min
Policies & Rules
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- Grizzly bears frequent the area; all food, beverages, coolers, trash and other attractants must be properly stored at all times
- Horses and other livestock are not permitted to stay in the campground, but they are allowed to pass through
- An additional fee will be collected at the campground for extra vehicles
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Click here for more information on the Shoshone National Forest
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