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
Patty H
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Beautiful, quiet lake with nice hiking trail around lake. Warm showers, nice restrooms and clean campsites. Heavener is nearby with the Southern Belle restaurant for lunch and dinner Tues-Sat.
Margaritte A
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: NORTH SHORE
Cedar Lake Campground was clean, well maintained and not too busy. Once we found the trail around the lake it was well marked and a good loop. The lake itself was quiet and clear. The facilities smelled good, were warm and well stocked. The only thing we were displeased with, was the lack of info on connecting trails and access to maps to better explore the area. We will definitely be coming back!
Katrina E
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: HCMR
Best place to camp with your horses and meet up with friends. Trails are great and maintained by a group of volunteers.
Mionne W
VerifiedMarch 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HCMR
Beautiful, clean, professional.
Bob B
VerifiedMarch 24, 2022 • Stayed at: E019, Loop: HCLE
Camp area was clean trails were marked well. We had a great time and will be back for more good times.
Jim M
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SANDY BEACH
This is my favorite spot for camping and it's typically great year round. No power boats allowed. This makes it really quiet and great place for kayakers and electric trolling boats.
This is my goto place.
Jeff B
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2022 • Stayed at: GC 2, Loop: North Shore
Stayed at group site 2. It is a great site with plenty of space for tents and great trees for hammocks. Clean bathrooms and the grounds were clean as well.
Derek M
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2022 • Stayed at: GC 1, Loop: North Shore
Absolutely beautiful, peaceful and amazing night skies. Really appreciated hot water at the bathroom down the hill. If the bathroom at the top of the hill between the two group sites was functional it would have been perfect.
George S
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SANDY BEACH
We will visit again. Access to the campground was easy, and our camping site was perfect.
alyce k
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SANDY BEACH
The park itself is very beautiful, sites are clean and spacious. Our site was overlooking the lake and was absolutely beautiful, the only complaint we had was the constant distractions from the camp host. Apparently they don't have good cell service either and would come outside rather often to make calls (via speaker), constantly coming and going in their noisy vehicles and hollering at each regularly. We came camping for peace and quiet, not to be constantly reminded or noisey neighbors (to be the camp host at that). Also, we came down during deer season and to hunt on the public land there. While we were staked out we heard several noises only to see that it was two trail riders passing through in dark clothing at dusk!!! Please if you come down to ride the trails during hunting season, please wear orange!!!
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. |
