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COOK LAKE REC AREA

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72% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak May–Jul·35 sites

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The 10 most popular campsites at COOK LAKE REC AREA

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 72% of weekend nights in peak season (May–Jul). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 026

Best here

Ranked #1 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 023

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 019

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 024

Standout

Ranked #4 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 028

Standout

Ranked #5 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 032

Decent

Ranked #6 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 027

Decent

Ranked #7 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 030

Decent

Ranked #8 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 031

Decent

Ranked #9 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 022

Decent

Ranked #10 of 35

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

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About this park

Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves. Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers. Mountain lions, although rarely seen, also call this area home.

Recreation
The forest offers accessible recreation for all ages. Visitors can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain. Approximately 4 miles of hiking and bicycling trails are available at the recreation area. Adjacent to the campground is Cook Lake, an ideal spot for fishing and boating. The lake supports populations of rainbow and brown trout, a variety of sunfish, and catfish. The Cook Lake Trail, along with Loop A, has been closed due to a recent landslide. However there are still plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation of all types in the area.

Nearby
A hike to Warren Peak Lookout Tower makes a scenic day trip for guests. Devils Tower National Monument is also a great location to visit. Established as the first United States National Monument on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt, this unique geological formation is valued for its natural, cultural, and recreational significance.