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ground only, and advance reservations are not accepted. Also strictly a hard-sided camp-
ground, Colter Campground (406/848-7375, www.fs.usda.gov , July 15-Sept. 30 depend-
ing on weather, $8/vehicle) is just two miles east of Cooke City and gives campers access
to 18 sites, restrooms, drinking water, and nearby fishing and hiking trails. Reservations are
not accepted, so arrive early and have a backup plan in place. Chief Joseph Campground
(406/848-7375, www.fs.usda.gov , July 15-Sept. 30 depending on weather, $8/vehicle) is
four miles east of town in an open parklike setting. There are 6 sites, a playground, a fire
ring, picnic tables, and a toilet. Reservations are not accepted here either.
Food
There are a million ways to work up an appetite in and around Cooke City. Be assured
you won't go hungry (or thirsty, for that matter). M Beartooth Café (14 U.S. 212, 406/
838-2475, www.beartoothcafe.com , 11am-10pm daily end of May-end of Sept., lunch
$5-11, dinner $8-33) offers excellent mountain fare—think steak and trout—with just a hint
of Mexican flair. The front-porch outdoor dining is a treat. The Loving Cup (Main Street,
no phone, 7am-4pm daily Feb. 1-Oct. 1, closing hours may vary, $4-10), which used to be
the Bike Shack and is still a local hangout, got rid of the bikes to focus more on the cof-
fee and food. They serve breakfast and lunch and offer free Wi-Fi. Another great spot for
a quick bite anytime (except April and November when they are closed) is the Bearclaw
Bakery (309 E. Main, 406/838-2040, 6am-5pm daily), which makes from-scratch baked
goods, full hearty breakfasts, and light lunch. They also offer ice cream and a full coffee
bar.
The Prospector Restaurant (210 U.S. 212, 406/838-2251, www.cookecity.com ,
7am-10pm daily, breakfast $6-10, lunch $7-11, dinner $10-35), inside the Soda Butte
Lodge, is open year-round and is particularly known for steak and prime rib—not a stretch
in these parts. Finally, for those wanting to pick up some supplies, the M Cooke City Store
(101 U.S. 212, 406/838-2234, www.cookecitystore.com ) is as much a local museum and
community center as it is a place to pick up some bread and a bottle of sunscreen. It's a
wonderful place and worth a visit; plus the nearest grocery store is 90 minutes away.
The Southern Loop
Some of the park's biggest highlights are found in the southern loop, along with a signific-
ant number of visitors and plentiful wildlife. There are a lot of trees, many of them burned,
and not as much dimension to the land as elsewhere, but the southern loop is what many
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