Rex Hale Campground
Rex Hale Campground hosts 30 open and spacious sites along the North Fork of the Shoshone River. Nearby attractions include Mummy Cave and Blackwater Trail.
The campground is named after a firefighter who died in the 1937 Blackwater Fire. You can visit the Firefighter Memorial located on the highway about 1.5 miles west of the campground. Forest Service Trail #758 will take you to the Firefighter Monument, marking the locations where the firefighters lost their lives.
Stay limit is 16 days.
Maximum spur length is 40 feet .
Food storage is required in this campground - be prepared to store your food properly. Bear boxes available.
Reservations
This site is first come, first served.
General Information
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY .
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
Overnight Use:
Single Site (Non-Electric): $20 per night
Single Site (Electric): $30 per night
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30/night w/electricity, $20/night w/out electricity.
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
Pets must be leashed in all campgrounds.
Contact Name: Wapiti Ranger District
Contact Phone: 307-527-6921
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.45455
Longitude: -109.73126
Directions
From Cody, travel west on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 for 36 miles to the campground. (This campground is about 18 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park)
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Outdoor Science and Learning
Hiking
Fishing - River/Stream
Viewing Wildlife
Viewing Scenery
Backpacking
Day Hikes