Cook Lake

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $28 per night. Cook Lake is a National Forest campground near Hulett, Wyoming.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Hulett, Wyoming

National Forest
Managed by

Cook Lake sits inside Black Hills National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $28 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,800 ft

44.5945, -104.4118 in Crook. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cook Lake?

No. Cook Lake is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cook Lake?

Camping at Cook Lake costs Single Site: $28 per night.

Is there drinking water at Cook Lake?

Yes, Cook Lake has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Cook Lake?

Cook Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Cook Lake

Waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Cook Lake, in straight-line miles: Roughlock Falls (waterfall, 29 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 29 miles), Spearfish Falls (waterfall, 29 miles), and Spearfish Canyon (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.