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Former CDP in Montana, United States
Photo: Ildar Sagdejev (Specious), CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Cooke City-Silver Gate is in Park County, Montana, at the north east entrance to Yellowstone National Park, and is a convenient stop when visiting the area. In 2020, 77 people lived there.
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being at the end of the road during the winters makes Cooke City an excellent place to launch off on a snowmobile adventure. Many trails for advanced and beginner riders means snowmobiling can be a thrilling experience or just a way to tour the area in the winter.
Covering 920,310 acres, is an administrated unit of the Gallatin National Forest, Custer National Forest and the Shoshone National Forest and is named for its jagged peaks resembling bears teeth and for Native Americans that lived in the area.
This busy bakery is a great place to start the day with a tasty treat and some good coffee.
Rustic breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Trout, pancakes, burgers, steaks, salads. Locally owned and operated, known for their big portions. This is a great place to fuel up in the morning before heading into the park. The pumpkin cake is to die for. Vegetarian options available.
Rub elbows with the locals in this little bar that also serves a nice variety of food.
Rustic cabins near everything that makes the area great. Great place for families.
You must have a car to reach Cooke City. The nearest airport is in Billings.
Read in the guideCooke City is small enough that it can all be reached on foot. Several trailheads into the surrounding wilderness start near town.
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