Cook Lake Rec Area

Black Hills National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundDevils Tower / Black HillsWyoming⭐ 4.3 (47)

🟢 7 open windows right now — soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1

Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Cook Lake Rec Area in Wyoming has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, COOK #029–COOK #031 next to each othersites #019, #020, #022, #029, #030, #031, #033

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, COOK #023–COOK #026 next to each othersites #023, #024, #025, #026, #032

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #021, #028

Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #021

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #027

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, COOK #023–COOK #030 next to each othersites #019, #020, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #032, #033

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 4h agosites #022, #031

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite COOK #019 — Site 19 — **Site COOK #019** · Site 19USFS

Campsite COOK #019 — Table and Fire Ring at Site 19 — **Site COOK #019** · Table and Fire Ring at Site 19USFS

Campsite COOK #020 — Table and Fire Ring in Site 20 — **Site COOK #020** · Table and Fire Ring in Site 20USFS

Campsite COOK #020 — Alternate View of Site 20 — **Site COOK #020** · Alternate View of Site 20USFS

Campsite COOK #022 — Table and Fire Ring in Site 22 — **Site COOK #022** · Table and Fire Ring in Site 22USFS

Campsite COOK #022 — View of Site 22 — **Site COOK #022** · View of Site 22USFS

Campsite COOK #029 — Table and Fire Ring in Site 29 — **Site COOK #029** · Table and Fire Ring in Site 29USFS

Campsite COOK #029 — View of Site 29 with Bathroom Facility in the Background — **Site COOK #029** · View of Site 29 with Bathroom Facility in the BackgroundUSFS

Campsite COOK #030 — Table and Fire Ring in Site 30 with Cliff Swallow Trailhead — **Site COOK #030** · Table and Fire Ring in Site 30 with Cliff Swallow Trailhead USFS

Campsite COOK #030 — View of Site 30 — **Site COOK #030** · View of Site 30USFS

Campsite COOK #031 — View of Site 31 — **Site COOK #031** · View of Site 31USFS

Campsite COOK #031 — Site 31 — **Site COOK #031** · Site 31USFS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Cook Lake Rec Area over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 2–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $28/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆43 ratings

5★28

4★4

3★5

2★3

1★3

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.7/4

Verizon0.1/4

AT&T0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cook Lake Rec Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cook Lake Rec Area?

Cook Lake Rec Area in Wyoming takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cook Lake Rec Area?

Campsite fees at Cook Lake Rec Area run about $28/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cook Lake Rec Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cook Lake Rec Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cook Lake Rec Area?

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Cook Lake Rec Area over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 2–10 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cook Lake Rec Area a good campground?

Cook Lake Rec Area holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 47 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cook Lake Rec Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cook Lake Rec Area, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.7 out of 5 from 3 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cook Lake Rec Area located?

Cook Lake Rec Area is located in Devils Tower / Black Hills, Wyoming. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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