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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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Gail B

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: REX HALE

This place was exquisite!! A beautiful location. Clean campgrounds, toilets were fine and not smelly. The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars is the fact that there was no water. This was due to the water being turned off for testing positive for (bacteria?) issues. So we had to dry camp. Not a big deal, but we did have some neighbors who needed to borrow some water because they did not have enough. I realize this is no fault of the Rex Hale Campground itself, but it was inconvenient. But those are the chances you take when camping. Still a GORGEOUS place to stay the night! I would most definitely book to stay there again!!

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Gail B

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: REX HALE

This place was exquisite!! A beautiful location. Clean campgrounds, toilets were fine and not smelly. The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars is the fact that there was no water. This was due to the water being turned off for testing positive for (bacteria?) issues. So we had to dry camp. Not a big deal, but we did have some neighbors who needed to borrow some water because they did not have enough. I realize this is no fault of the Rex Hale Campground itself, but it was inconvenient. But those are the chances you take when camping. Still a GORGEOUS place to stay the night! I would most definitely book to stay there again!!

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Kristy D

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July 8, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: REX HALE

Beautiful area to camp out. This is a rural, quiet place that also has hookups and a place to dump trash as well as a bear locker and fire pit. We had a great time here

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Kristy D

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July 8, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: REX HALE

Beautiful area to camp out. This is a rural, quiet place that also has hookups and a place to dump trash as well as a bear locker and fire pit. We had a great time here

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Ashley Y

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July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: REX HALE

Campsites well-spaced out and bear boxes easy to use. Lots of vault toilets, many of them had flies - probably because of the temperature. They were otherwise well-kept. Water pumps and dumpsters easily accessible.

On a clear night we saw the stars and comet!
Nice campsite 20 mi outside of east entrance of Yellowstone.

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Ashley Y

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July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: REX HALE

Campsites well-spaced out and bear boxes easy to use. Lots of vault toilets, many of them had flies - probably because of the temperature. They were otherwise well-kept. Water pumps and dumpsters easily accessible.

On a clear night we saw the stars and comet!
Nice campsite 20 mi outside of east entrance of Yellowstone.

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Cynthia L

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August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: REX HALE

Great place near Yellowstone NP. Would like a dump station!

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Cynthia L

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August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: REX HALE

Great place near Yellowstone NP. Would like a dump station!

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Denis M

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August 11, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: REX HALE

Great location. Camp host runs a tight ship.

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Denis M

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August 11, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: REX HALE

Great location. Camp host runs a tight ship.

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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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