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

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Frank M

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: REX HALE

5

Great campground. Beautiful canyon location. Easy drive to Cody and to Yellowstone np. Some sites have electric hookups. (Charge them batteries before camping in the NP.) Would definitely stay here again.

Matthew H

Verified

January 9, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: REX HALE

5

The Campground was neat and well kept. The hosts were very friendly and willing to give us some information about the area and ensured we were taking precautions for the wildlife. Everything from reserving the site to checking in to using the facilities, it was all a breeze.

Rich F

Verified

December 29, 2019 Stayed at: 005, Loop: REX HALE

5

Loved this campground!!! Very spacious and quiet! And the view.....just WOW!

Edward B

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 007, Loop: REX HALE

5

We enjoyed our stay. Very nice

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

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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

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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.

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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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