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Northwestern Hills - Sundance

Bearlodge Ranger District (Northwestern Hills) encompasses the northern portion of the Black Hills on the Wyoming side. In the immediate vicinity is trout fishing, access to over 300 miles of snowmobile trails, hunting, hiking and camping. Forest Service campgrounds near Sundance are Cook Lake, Reuter, and Sundance Horse Camp.

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Situated in a heavily forested area, Cook Lake offers a little something for everyone. A campground close to the lake is in a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest in Wyoming. Some sites in the campground are widely spaced and open up to views overlooking the lake, and others sit snugly along a hillside. Separation, rather than vegetation, provide visitors with a sense of privacy. Tall mature trees and grass underbrush give the campground a groomed character. Hiking, fishing and picnicking are also popular activities here.

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Cook Lake Trailhead (Trail #88)

Note: A segment of the Cook Lake Trail (#88) is currently closed.

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Cliff Swallow Trailhead (Trail #91)

The Cliff Swallow Trail is a 3.7 mile loop trail.

Cook Lake

Cook Lake Recreation Area

Recreation and Relaxation

Recreation Sites

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Bearlodge Campground
Site Closed
Tucked AwayAbout 7 miles west of Aladdin, WY, by Wyoming State Highway 24, you’ll find, tucked away, the Bearlodge Campground. This small 8 site campground closes December 15 every year. Keep in…

Blacktail Trailhead
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Blacktail Motorized Trailhead is the primary gateway to dozens of miles of OHV trails west of Cook Lake. The trailhead provides access to extensive OHV routes on the Bearlodge Ranger District and has…

Carson Draw Trail System Trailhead (Trail #87)
Hiking Biking Winter Sports Horse Riding and Camping
Off the Beaten PathThe Carson Draw Trail System, just outside of Sundance, WY, is a four-season, non-motorized system of trails that wind through Carson Draw. From spring to fall, the trails are busy…

Cement Ridge Fire Lookout
Outdoor Science and Learning
The original Cement Ridge Fire Lookout was built between 1911 and 1913.  At that time it was a one-room log cabin with a shingle roof.  In 1921, a crow’s nest with a glassed-in house was…

Cliff Swallow Trailhead (Trail #91)
Hiking
The Cliff Swallow Trail is a 3.7 mile loop trail.Cliff swallows nest in the limestone bluffs above Beaver Creek.  Look for gourd-shaped mud nests in the rock out-croppings below the ridge.  Other…

Cook Lake Recreation Area
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Picnicking Biking
Recreation and RelaxationSituated in a heavily forested area, Cook Lake offers a little something for everyone. A campground close to the lake is in a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation…

Cook Lake Trailhead (Trail #88)
Hiking Biking
Note: A segment of the Cook Lake Trail (#88) is currently closed. See Special Order & Map for more information. The Cook Lake Trailhead provides access to Trail 88. Cook Lake Trail is a 1.0 mile…

Dugout Gulch Botanical Trailhead (Trail #77)
Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
The Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail is a 2.3 mile trail plus a 4.4 mile loop trail.Far from the boreal (northern) forest of the upper Great Lakes region and Canada, is a small unique community know as…

Ogden Creek Trailhead
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Ogden Creek Motorized Trailhead provides access to four OHV trails southeast of Warren Peak. The trailhead is approximately 10 miles from Sundance and provides close access for local riders. The…

Reuter Campground
Site Closed
A Peaceful SettingReuter Campground, located on a hillside of Ponderosa pine and grassy understory, offering a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in northeastern Wyoming's…

Last updated March 17th, 2025

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