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 September 19 at 1:34AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by moderate to heavy rainfall is possible, especially in terrain and poor drainage areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains. In north central Wyoming, Bighorn Mountains Southeast, Bighorn Mountains West, Northeast Johnson County and Southeast Johnson County. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Cody Foothills and Yellowstone National Park. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas and around steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving weather system will move across Wyoming today through Sunday and bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region, especially northern Wyoming. Any shower or thunderstorm could produce moderate to heavy rainfall across the Watch Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 18 at 10:20AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
ESFRIW A wet weather system will support periods of showers and thunderstorms across Wyoming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This weather system is funneling abundant tropical moisture into the state. Given this anomalously high moisture, many thunderstorms will feature heavy rainfall, possibly leading to localized flooding. Poor drainage areas, urban areas, and steep terrain will be the most susceptible locations for this isolated flooding. Many locations could see rainfall totals anywhere between 0.75" to 1.75" through Sunday afternoon, with a majority of this rain falling quickly in thunderstorms. Remember, if you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around don't down!
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.
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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