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
Allen M
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Great spacious lakeside site.
cheryl r
VerifiedDecember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: HCMR
Campsite were very nice and clean , trails marked well .
Heather B
VerifiedDecember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Easy to book, site was easy to access and clean, well marked.
Marcus S
VerifiedNovember 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Beautiful quiet campground on a small lake with good hiking trails.
Only problem was a nonfunctional 50 amp breaker which I reported but never fixed during the 5 day stay
Kristen K
VerifiedNovember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: E006, Loop: HCLE
Trails were great! Fall colors were beautiful. I recommend Trail 5 & 9 this time of year. If you ride up to Talimena Scenic Drive and go west, there's a gorgeous overlook featuring Cedar Lake.
Karen W
VerifiedNovember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: SANDY BEACH
The foliage was beautiful and we enjoyed our spacious campsite at the Shady Lane area.
Max A
VerifiedNovember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: E013, Loop: HCLE
Cedar Lake Equestrian camp is our favorite place in Oklahoma to trail ride. Nice campgrounds, friendly staff, excellent trails, efficiently marked and beautiful scenery. We recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of Oklahoma from the back of a horse.
Denise C
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: HCMR
Great place to camp and ride horses. Camp hosts are very nice.
Jimmy W
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: E013, Loop: HCLE
Must ride blue mt snake mt emerald vista they are awesome
Thor C
VerifiedNovember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: E016, Loop: HCLE
The good-The bathrooms were cleaner and better maintained than in years past. The riding and views were spectacular as always. Camp hosts were easily found if needed and did a good job enforcing the coggins test requirement.
The bad-Tons of manure were dumped by the contractor across from sites 10-16. This was authorized by someone with the Forest service so the contractor was simply following directions. Millions of flies were present and rapidly reproducing. No way for visitors to control them. Thirty yards away from the manure piles were the horse stalls including signage saying $300 mandatory fine for not cleaning stalls daily. I was unable to discover the name of the person that authorized the dumping of manure by the campsites but I haven't given up and will contact my US rep next week. The manure piles are a health hazard for not only transmission of diseases to horses but also to humans. We've enjoyed Cedar Lake equestrian area for years and have never encountered a problem such as I've described. Maybe we can get it fixed and educate the bureaucrats that don't understand how easily diseases can be transmitted by flies.
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. |
