Cooke City
Dead-End Town
State: Montana
County: Park County
Founded: 1882
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Mining town
Cooke City is a mining town that thrives as a Yellowstone gateway - but only in summer. In winter, the only road out is through Yellowstone (closed seasonally). About 75 hardy souls overwinter here, accessible only by snowmobile.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy (summer)
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Dead-end road in winter
- Yellowstone gateway
- Snowmobile access only in winter
Location
Address: Cooke City, MT
Coordinates: 45.0167, -109.9333