There are many things to do in Cooke City Montana. ATV Trails, Snowmobile Trails, and Yellowstone National Park is 4 miles away. Hiking, Backpacking, and Wildlife watching is all available here in Cooke City. With all that’s available, you also have Cooke City Events which showcases ALL the Local and Area Events. We will break down just a few of the things to do in Cooke City.
Depending on how much adventure you want in a single day, you have plenty of choices. Let’s break it down by category.
Wildlife Watching in Yellowstone: Yep, we have that covered. Book your stay in Silver-Gate and Silvergate Lodging. You are minutes away from the NE Entrance of Yellowstone and only 20 minutes from the infamous Lamar Valley. (the Serengeti of the West) This is a Wildlife Photographers dream as Bison, Wolves, and Pronghorn’s all frolic in the Valley. Your base camp can be off grid in one of the Silvergate Lodging Cabins. With a campfire at night, share your adventures and chillax
ATV Rentals: Looking for a little more adventure? Rent a Razor and hit the backcountry road trails and explore Gallatin National Forest. From LuLu Pass, to Daisy Pass, and beyond, Cooke City has many Mountain Lakes to find, and camp near. This is a amazing lifetime chance to camp in higher elevation and enjoy nature. You can find ATV Rentals at Bob’s Bearclaw Sales and Service (right in front of the Super 8 Hotel)
Horseback Riding and Fly Fishing: Skyline Guest Ranch provides easy access to the sights and wonders of Yellowstone National Park, the Beartooth Scenic Byway, and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. We operate as authorized concessionaires by permit of Yellowstone National Park and the Gallatin National Forest. Trail rides, Guided Fishing Trips, Backcountry Pack Trips, Drop camps and Hunting. Experience the beauty and grandeur of Yellowstone National Park and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness by horseback. Excellent fly-fishing and the most scenic trail rides in the West! Visit the Skyline Ranch and Book your Adventure
Hiking/Backpacking/Mountain Biking: When people think of Yellowstone National Park, they think of Wildlife, Geysers, and all the trails. But if you want to see the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness without the hassle of obtaining a YNP Permit, then Cooke City is your place to start. Surrounded by the Gallatin and Shoeshone National Forest there are literally hundreds of miles of hiking trails. The Clarks Fork Trail and the “Off The Beaten Path” trail are just a few favorites. You also have local waterfall trails in and around Cooke City and Silver-Gate. See a Map of ALL the Trails in the Gallatin National Forest in Cooke City
Camping: Having a hard time finding a campground that ISN’T FULL in Yellowstone? Cooke City has two (2) National Forest Campgrounds within 8 miles of the NE Entrance of Yellowstone. Soda Butte Campground and Colter Campground. Colter Campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. Soda Butte Campground does not use a reservation system either, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night.
Cooke City Events: Cooke City packs quite the event punch for a small mountain town. Whether it’s the annual Street Dance, 4th of July Parade and Fireworks, or a little Shakespeare in the Park, Cooke City is an amazing place to spend time in during the Summer.
