Dispersed Camping
Cooks Lake
Cooks Lake offers a dispersed camping experience near a body of water in Washington. The area features forested terrain with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Colville National Forest and the Pend Oreille River, providing opportunities for hiking and water activities.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Cooks LakeCooks Lake is a small 11 acre lake which lies northeast of Usk, WA. It offers rainbow trout fishing opportunities. During dry summer months the lake level can significantly recede. There is easy access for launching a small boat. Several dispersed campsites and a concrete vault toilet are located at the southeast end of the lake.
Location
Cooks Lake is located in Washington
Directions
From Newport, WA : Follow US-2 E for 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Le Clerc Rd continue for 2.7 miles. Trun right onto Bead Lake Rd continue for 7 miles. Trun left to stay on Bead Lake Rd continue for 2 miles. Turn right to stay on Bead lake Rd continue for 1.7 miles. Continue onto NF-5015 for 1.6 miles. Turn left into Cooks Lake. Google map directions from Newport, WA From Usk, WA : Head northeast on 5th St toward Front Ave for 0.3 miles. Continue onto Kings Lake Rd for 1.5 miles. Take a slight left to stay on Kings Lake Rd for 0.8 miles Turn right onto Best Chance Rd for 2.2 miles. Take slight left to stay on Best Chance Rd for 2.9 miles. Continue onto NF-5015 for 3.4 miles. Take sharp right destination will be approximately 0.3 miles on the right. Google map directions from Newport, WA
Coordinates
48.34333701 N
117.17259636 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 36 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 1 hr 38 min from Spokane
- 3 hrs 21 min from Lewiston
- 4 hrs 7 min from Wenatchee