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52 reviews
Cook Lake Rec Area is a peaceful and well-maintained campground, with clean facilities and a friendly host, Mike, who is helpful and attentive. Many visitors enjoyed activities like paddleboarding and fishing, appreciating the quiet atmosphere and spacious sites. While some faced issues with reservations and access to the lake, overall, guests expressed a desire to return and highly recommend the location.
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October 1, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: COOK
The campsite was clean and well maintained. Vault toilets were also in very good condition. The views are spectacular. Cook lake and the trails are wonderful. FYI to future new campers, there is a pump for water at the host station. Very peaceful, 5 stars!!
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September 22, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: COOK
The upper north campground was good but please reopen the south camping areas, they are the most fun!
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September 12, 2026 Stayed at: 028, Loop: COOK
Don’t go in late summer the vegetation growth makes it dangerous to swim, in early spring it would be awesome
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September 5, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: COOK
We had a great time there. We have a 36 ft fifth wheel that fit in nicely in lot 33. We went on a hike. It was very challenging for someone who is older, but there was so much vegetation to see and animals here and there. We had fun just hanging out with our friends.
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August 31, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: COOK
Cook Lake is always fun.
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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: COOK
I'd rather not tell you how nice this campground is.
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August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: COOK
This is a peaceful campground and the host (Mike) was wonderful!
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August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 021, Loop: COOK
We enjoy paddleboarding here. The campsite is always nice and quiet. The vault toliets are new.
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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: COOK
So peaceful and beautifully maintained. The camp host, Mike, is very helpful.
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August 7, 2026 Stayed at: 029, Loop: COOK
Nice sites. Not crowded during week
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Forest Recreation Management, Inc, Hill City, SD 57745 United States
Elevation: 1,449 ft
Interstate I-90 to exit 199 (Aladdin). North on Rt 111 for 4 mi, left on Farrall Road (Rt 843) for 10 mi to Cook Lake.
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From Sundance, WY, take US 14 west or exit 185 off Interstate 90 to US 14 west, for 1.4 mi to Cook Lake Recreation Area sig...
Interstate I-90 to exit 199 (Aladdin). North on Rt 111 for 4 mi, left on Farrall Road (Rt 843) for 10 mi to Cook Lake.
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From Sundance, WY, take US 14 west or exit 185 off Interstate 90 to US 14 west, for 1.4 mi to Cook Lake Recreation Area sign at Forest Route 838. Turn right onto FR 838 and go 12.9 mi to FR 843. Turn right and go 5.4 mi to another Cook Lake Recreation Area sign on FR 842. Turn left and go 1.1 mi to campground.
Access to Cook Lake Recreation Area is via Interstate I-90, with exit 199 leading to Route 111 and Route 843. Additionally, US Highway 14 provides access from Sundance, WY.
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 834
Nearby city: Rapid City, SD
Approx. 68 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 4,980 ft
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