Cook Recreation Area Access provides day-use access to J. Percy Priest Reservoir with picnic shelters, a swim beach, and a boat launch ramp located at approximately River Mile 11. 4 on the east bank.

The area features designated slow-no-wake zones and swimming beaches marked by informational buoys; motorboats are prohibited in the swimming areas.

Located about 7 miles east of downtown Nashville via I-40 exit 221B, the facility offers convenient access for both paddlers and anglers exploring the 14,200-acre reservoir.