Rex Hale
Open for camping on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not currently being accepted. 16-day stay limit. Check-in 2:00 p.m., check-out 12:00 p.m.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 1:07PM MDT until August 30 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Wind River Mountains West. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Jackson Hole, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges and Star Valley. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Increased moisture from the Pacific will move across northwest Wyoming through the weekend, bringing an extended chance for showers and thunderstorms. The increased moisture will have the potential to produce locally heavy rainfall, providing excessive runoff in flood-prone and low-lying areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
**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.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
About
Rex Hale Campground is located along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway in northwestern Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest. Situated near the banks of the North Fork of the Shoshone River, the campground offers views of spectacular red cliffs where bighorn sheep are often seen early in the season. The area supports diverse wildlife including grizzly bears, deer, elk, moose, and bald eagles. The campground features 30 open and spacious sites, each equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear box. Eight sites have electric hookups. Facilities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump. Maximum spur length is 40 feet. There is no cell service, and food storage is required due to grizzly bear activity. The campground is named after Rex Hale, one of 15 firefighters who died in the 1937 Blackwater Fire. A firefighter memorial is located along the highway about 1.5 miles west, and Forest Service Trail 758 leads to additional memorials marking where firefighters lost their lives. Nearby Mummy Cave, discovered in 1957, was occupied for over 9,000 years and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Directions
From Cody, travel west on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 for 36 miles to the campground on the south side of the highway. The campground is between Newton Campground to the west and Clearwater Campground to the east, approximately 18 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (307) 527-6921 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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