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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official operating season only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 miles from Cody, on the south side of the highway. It is between Newton Campground to the west and Clearwater Campground to the east.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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