OutReserve

Rex Hale

Warning

General

NOTICE: At this time, we are not accepting reservations for the listed campgrounds, but rather are available first-come/first-served. NOTE: The Clearwater Group site and the Sunlight Rangers Cabin continue to accept reservations.Please continue to monitor Recreation.gov to see if reservation status changes.

Rex Hale Campground Entrance with brown and yellow sign
Rex Hale Campground campsite open area
Rex Hale Campground campsite with view
Rex Hale Group Site View
Rex Hale Campground Restrooms

About Rex Hale

Rex Hale Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway about 36 miles west of Cody, in northwestern Wyoming. It is just over 16 miles 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.

Number of accommodations: 9

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: REX HALE
Water & Electric
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: REX HALE
Water & Electric
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: REX HALE
Water & Electric
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: REX HALE
Water & Electric
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: REX HALE
Water & Electric
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: REX HALE
Water & Electric
$25.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: REX HALE
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: REX HALE
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: REX HALE
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night

Reviews (84)

What Guests Are Saying

Rex Hale campground is highly praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites and friendly camp host, Tom, who is noted for his helpfulness and attentiveness. The campground offers a peaceful and picturesque outdoor experience, with convenient amenities such as water and electricity at some sites. While there are only vault toilets, they are clean and well-kept, and the location provides easy access to Yellowstone's east entrance.

Review Summary

4.7
84 reviews
5
71.4%
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4
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Anthony A

Verified

August 6, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: REX HALE

5

very clean bathrooms, nice park attendant.

John H

Verified

August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: REX HALE

5

Amazing spot, beautiful scenery! Great stop right before Yellowstone. Our host was great!

Gilbert C

Verified

July 15, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: REX HALE

5

Great campground but little shade and very warm in July.

Jessica W

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 021, Loop: REX HALE

4

Beautiful camp ground. Fantastic host! It does get very hot and windy here so keep that in mind. 30 min from Cody and about 45 min from Yellowstone. We stayed three nights and really enjoyed it.

Jo Ellen W

Verified

July 6, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: REX HALE

5

Beautiful, quiet, spacious sites with a wonderful camp host.

Jan G

Verified

July 3, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: REX HALE

4

nice place, but without any shade, so its very hot in there; electric and water right at the camping place, wonderful host Tim :)

Michael M

Verified

July 2, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: REX HALE

5

We truly enjoyed our stay very clean. We did however get a little aggravated that when people had spots that they did not ever show for they where never released. On the site it said if u didn’t show after 24 hours your site would be released. However we saw many sites that said reserved and NO ONE EVER SHOWED!!!!
The first host was not very helpful or friendly she never really came out except a few times. Then we meet a new host prior to leaving that was amazing!!!! Very great guy

Antonio I

Verified

July 1, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: REX HALE

4

Great campground. There are primitive spots by the water and electric/water spots off the river. We went there when Wapiti closed on us. Great views and plenty of trails nearby. Can't wait to get back!

Ashley r

Verified

June 29, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: REX HALE

5

We camped at the sites that were closest to the river. It’s a beautiful campground and sunsets are stunning! Sites seem pretty well spaced out. Enjoyed coffee in the morning with the view and sunsets with a fire staring at the view. Really had no issues with bugs and the camp host was helpful.

Justin B

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: REX HALE

4

Very good campground but water wasn't working.

Location Rex Hale

Address:
203 A Yellowstone Ave
Cody, WY, 82414
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.4567 / -109.726

Elevation: 1882 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Grizzly bears frequent the area; all food, beverages, coolers, trash and other attractants must be properly stored at all times

General

Horses and other livestock are not permitted to stay in the campground, but they are allowed to pass through

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An additional fee will be collected at the campground for extra vehicles

General

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.

General

Click here for more information on the Shoshone National Forest

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

NOTICE: At this time, we are not accepting reservations for the listed campgrounds, but rather are available first-come/first-served. NOTE: The Clearwater Group site and the Sunlight Rangers Cabin continue to accept reservations.Please continue to monitor Recreation.gov to see if reservation status changes.

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