Rex Hale

Shoshone National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: CODY, WY, WY

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$30 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (84 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rex-hale to be notified when sites open up.

Highly-rated campground (4.6/5 stars) located just 15-16 miles from Yellowstone's east entrance along the scenic Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway, offering large well-maintained sites with creek access for wading and swimming.

Wildlife alert: Grizzly bears present in area — use bear boxes provided at campground. Also moose, American bison, and mule deer documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Rex Hale: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Select sites offer electric hookups; request these when reserving if needed Creek nearby perfect for wading and swimming according to camper reviews Camp host on-site provides personalized assistance

Skip Rex Hale if: You need water and sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites, no dump station. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only Memorial Day through Labor Day. You visit outside peak season — campground closed rest of year.

Best time to visit Rex Hale: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Official operating season only.

Nearby campgrounds: Clearwater Campground (Cody, WY), Wapiti Campground (CODY, WY), Big Game Campground (CODY, WY), Threemile Campground (Cody, WY).

Cell Phone Coverage at Rex Hale

Cell signal at Rex Hale (CODY, WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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CODY, WY, WY★ 4.7 (84 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
Hookups8 electric sites
ADA sites13 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBear Boxes

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water and sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites, no dump station✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only Memorial Day through Labor Day✕ You visit outside peak season — campground closed rest of year

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

Select sites offer electric hookups; request these when reserving if needed

Creek nearby perfect for wading and swimming according to camper reviews

Camp host on-site provides personalized assistance

Best: Memorial Day - Labor Day

Official operating season only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Grizzly bears present in area — use bear boxes provided at campground. Also moose, American bison, and mule deer documented within 8km.

Location

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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 miles from Cody, on the south side of the highway. It is between Newton Campground to the west and Clearwater Campground to the east.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shoshone National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Shoshone National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Rex Hale cost per night?+
Rex Hale costs $15–$30 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Rex Hale open?+
Rex Hale is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rex Hale have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Rex Hale?+
Rex Hale can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Rex Hale?+
Rex Hale is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Rex Hale?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rex Hale is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rex Hale open, and what are check-in times?+
Rex Hale is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 4.7 (84)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Threemile Campground

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