Cook Lake will open for day use

Despite delays to the project to replace the spillway, which will require the campground to stay closed this year, Cook Lake should be open for day use by the middle of June, says District Ranger Mike Gosse. The Forest Service has been able to complete enough of the work to allow the public to enjoy this popular recreation spot over the summer.

“The replacement of the Cook Lake spillway began on July 8, 2019 with an intended completion date of November 20,” says Gosse.

“However, due to a very wet summer with frequent showers and an early snowfall in October, the project was not entir...