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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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9 total sites

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2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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9 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: REX HALE RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: REX HALE RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: REX HALE RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: REX HALE RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: REX HALE RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: REX HALE RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: REX HALE RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: REX HALE RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: REX HALE RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

168 reviews

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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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4.7

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Frederick J

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August 22, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: REX HALE

The campsite is really a nice site and Tom, the camp host, was really nice. We had electric and water most nights, but the electric/water sites are limited and we had to switch to a non-electric/water site for some nights because of the way reservations work on Recreation.Gov. The biggest drawback for us was that there isn't a dump station in the campsite for campers. There is for the host, but not campers. The closest dump station was in Cody and that meant a 2 hour round trip, which pretty much takes up half a morning, especially if you also have to move a site. Apparently this is the same for all campsites outside of the Yellowstone border. The sites inside Yellowstone had dump stations. Because of this, we will try to book inside the park next time. Not having a dump station anywhere close was a huge issue for us as we stayed for over a week. If you are staying a short time, it may not be for you.

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Frederick J

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August 22, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: REX HALE

The campsite is really a nice site and Tom, the camp host, was really nice. We had electric and water most nights, but the electric/water sites are limited and we had to switch to a non-electric/water site for some nights because of the way reservations work on Recreation.Gov. The biggest drawback for us was that there isn't a dump station in the campsite for campers. There is for the host, but not campers. The closest dump station was in Cody and that meant a 2 hour round trip, which pretty much takes up half a morning, especially if you also have to move a site. Apparently this is the same for all campsites outside of the Yellowstone border. The sites inside Yellowstone had dump stations. Because of this, we will try to book inside the park next time. Not having a dump station anywhere close was a huge issue for us as we stayed for over a week. If you are staying a short time, it may not be for you.

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Tom T

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September 7, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: REX HALE

Tom the camp host on duty had great information and very helpful. Sites were clean along with the bathrooms. Great views. Glad we stayed.

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Tom T

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September 7, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: REX HALE

Tom the camp host on duty had great information and very helpful. Sites were clean along with the bathrooms. Great views. Glad we stayed.

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Nancy B

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September 25, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: REX HALE

Very well kept campground. Host very knowledgeable of area and offered suggestions for additional places to see. Nice central base location for Yellowstone and Big Horns.

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Nancy B

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September 25, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: REX HALE

Very well kept campground. Host very knowledgeable of area and offered suggestions for additional places to see. Nice central base location for Yellowstone and Big Horns.

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Douglas R

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September 27, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: REX HALE

Beautiful views , well-maintained campgrounds , excellent camp host.

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Douglas R

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September 27, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: REX HALE

Beautiful views , well-maintained campgrounds , excellent camp host.

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John L

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June 2, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: REX HALE

Beautiful area. Excellent host. Quiet. Level and large sites. Clean baths.

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John L

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June 2, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: REX HALE

Beautiful area. Excellent host. Quiet. Level and large sites. Clean baths.

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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...

Nearest town

Cody, WY - 35 mi

About 42 min to downtown

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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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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