About Cedar Lake (OKLAHOMA)
Number of accommodations: 68
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Lake Access -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (204)
What Guests Are Saying
Cedar Lake is highly praised for its beautiful campground, clean facilities, and well-maintained trails, making it a favorite destination for camping and horseback riding. The friendly camp host and the serene environment contribute to a positive experience, with many guests expressing their desire to return. However, some visitors noted maintenance issues with the showers, limited cell service, and the need for upgrades in certain areas, but these did not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment.
What Guests Are Saying
Cedar Lake is highly praised for its beautiful campground, clean facilities, and well-maintained trails, making it a favorite destination for camping and horseback riding. The friendly camp host and the serene environment contribute to a positive experience, with many guests expressing their desire to return. However, some visitors noted maintenance issues with the showers, limited cell service, and the need for upgrades in certain areas, but these did not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment.
Review Summary
Lynne K
VerifiedNovember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: NORTH SHORE
We had a lovely time boon docking here. Bathrooms with showers were heated and clean. The 5-mile trail around the lake was an easy hike for me and my puppy. Other campers had left firewood so we cooked dinner on the outside grill two nights. It was quiet and the tall pines were beautiful.
kate t
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: E009, Loop: HCLE
Loved it! Thank you for keeping the trails marked well. It makes you feel safe while out.
Cindy H
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Be careful which site you select as they are shorter than advertised. AT&T doesn’t work in the park. Beautiful night skies and very quiet. We stayed in late October.
Jake F
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SANDY BEACH
-Restrooms were clean very. Shower was roomy, water was warm.
-Site was level and roomy, room to back-in
-Nice grill and fire ring. FIRE BAN: had to use propane grill,
Best site in Oklahoma
Melody L
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: E003, Loop: HCLE
Nice clean place, restrooms and shower house very clean and warm. Camp hosts very helpful and friendly. Definitely will go back again. Cell service of US Cellular was spotty and poor at times.
Karen J
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: E011, Loop: HCLE
Cedar Lake campgrounds in the Ouichita National Forest are scenic and enjoyable. There are separate campgrounds for campers who boat, fish, hike and for those who are equestrian enthusiasts. Southern Belle Restaurant in close by Heavener is a "must do" eating experience.
Joyce D
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: E015, Loop: HCLE
The campgrounds were nice, but difficult to find. Make sure to bring your own equipment to clean the horse pens. The trails are rocky so be sure your animals have shoes. The attendant could use some people skills... not very friendly.
June D
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Best kept secret in Oklahoma!
Linda D
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: E001, Loop: HCLE
The shower house and rest room facilities were awesome! Very clean and well kept.
Thomas K
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: SANDY BEACH
It is a wonderful campground. The thing that I learned was that there are a lot more camping spaces available then I could find on Recreation.gov GOV. We made a reservation in a campsite, and I thought that was one of the only open ones, but come to find out most of the campsites don’t seem to be reserveble through Recreation.gov. So I would suggest you do your research before you go.
Location Cedar Lake (OKLAHOMA)
Address:
Cedar Lake Campground
Hodgen, OK, 24939
United States
From Poteau, OK, take U.S. Highway 59 south approximately 22 miles to Holson Valley Road (10 miles south of Heavener). Turn right (west) onto Holson Valley Road and travel approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right (north) onto Cedar Lake Road and travel 1 mile to the camp boundary.
From Talihina, OK, take U.S. Highway 271 east toward Poteau for 11 miles. Turn right (east) onto Holson Valley Road and travel 19 miles to Cedar Lake Road. Turn left onto Cedar Lake Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7586 / -94.6944
Elevation: 311 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campers with horses must reserve sites in the equestrian loops only (HCLE and HCMR) |
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All horses must have proof of current Coggins test |
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Maximum outboard allowed on lake is 7.5 horsepower |
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If a reservation holder does not show up by 2:00 p.m. the day after their scheduled arrival date, the reservation is cancelled and the site is open for 'walk-ins.' |
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Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest |
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Click here for more information on the Ouachita National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance of arrival. |
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No off road vehicles are allowed in the recreation area. |
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All dogs must be on a leash at all times while in the recreation area. |
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Vehicles must be parked on paved or gravel surfaces at all times. Additional parking is available at the bathhouses. |
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Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, no generators may be used during quiet hours. |
