Cook Lake Recreation Area

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Summary


The Cook Lake Recreation Area has 32 camp sites and 33 picnic sites.  The lake is stocked with trout, catfish, and sunfish, and there is a wheelchair accessible pier.  There is carry-down access to the lake for small watercraft. Approximately fthe miles of hiking and bicycling trails are available at the recreation area. The State of Wyoming allows open fires only if they are contained and not left unattended. Be sure that ythe fire is completely extinguished before leaving. Check with the local Forest Service Office for fire restrictions. A hike to Warren Peak Lookout Tower makes a scenic day trip for visitors to the Cook Lake Recreation Area.

{ Last know status: Unknown | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: September 03, 2016 }

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Details


Fee

$10/night = mid-Sept to mid-May; mid-May to mid-Sept = $18/night pull-in or $18/night for walk-ins; $4/day for day-use activities

Forest Service Links


Forest Service Page

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/blackhills/recarea/?recid=25935


Overnight Camping Allowed at Cook Lake Recreation

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD513852

Directions

From Sundance, WY, take US 14 west or exit 185 off Interstate 90 to US 14 west, for 1.4 miles to Cook Lake Recreation Area sign at Forest Route 838. Turn right onto FR 838 and go 12.9 miles to FR 843. Turn right and go 5.4 miles to another Cook Lake Recreation Area sign on FR 842. Turn left and go 1.1 miles to campground.

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