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About Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)
Number of accommodations: 68
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (221)
What Guests Are Saying
Cedar Lake campground offers a beautifully maintained environment with clean facilities, peaceful surroundings, and excellent hiking and fishing opportunities. Camp hosts are highly praised for their helpfulness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While there are some concerns about limited cell service and a few maintenance issues, overall experiences indicate a strong desire to return, highlighting Cedar Lake as a favorite camping destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Cedar Lake campground offers a beautifully maintained environment with clean facilities, peaceful surroundings, and excellent hiking and fishing opportunities. Camp hosts are highly praised for their helpfulness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While there are some concerns about limited cell service and a few maintenance issues, overall experiences indicate a strong desire to return, highlighting Cedar Lake as a favorite camping destination.
Review Summary
Nathan W
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: NORTH SHORE
Beautiful lake, clear water for swimming, and nice hiking trails.
Michael S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Sandy Beach Campground was not very well maintained while we were there. Knee high grass in spots. No hot water in the women's shower. Host was hardly ever there. We did not feel real secure with no one on site. The swimming beach is not very big but that did not stop the locals from packing it everyday we were there (2 weeks). Checked and hardly anyone ever paid. They would leave trash all over the place before they left. Never felt like there was enough room for our family who paid for a camping spot to go down there. The dump site did not have a working clean out hose. There is no cell service. Very disappointed with our camping experience there. Would not return.
Danny F
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Quiet camping
Laura K
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SANDY BEACH
The Campground was not maintained. The grass was knee-high everywhere. The swim sight had sand which was nice but it also needed maintenance. The grass was way too high around the play area and the pavilion. Seemed like it could potentially be a place for snakes to linger. With kids, this made my experience poor. The bathrooms were clean and maintained well.
Also, more campsites need to be made available to reserve online.
A H
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: NORTH SHORE
We made the reservation close to a restroom but it was closed the whole holiday weekend. When we ask the camp host about it they was supersized it was closed and said "will check on it". Cedar Lake is a beautiful place to camp but is so badly managed and maintained by the Forestry Service it was almost empty of campers. Chiggers and ticks are at every campsite and the grass and weeds have not been cut in a long time. The common joke around camp is "this is a typical goverment brother-in-law job". Get rid of your do nothing family members and hire someone who will work.
A H
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: NORTH SHORE
We made the reservation close to a restroom but it was closed the whole holiday weekend. When we ask the camp host about it they was supersized it was closed and said "will check on it". Cedar Lake is a beautiful place to camp but is so badly managed and maintained by the Forestry Service it was almost empty of campers. Chiggers and ticks are at every campsite and the grass and weeds have not been cut in a long time. The common joke around camp is "this is a typical goverment brother-in-law job". Get rid of your do nothing family members and hire someone who will work.
Janet C
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: E020, Loop: HCLE
I love the equestrian camp sites and love that that Cedar Lake has a section just for those camping with their horses.
Pam D
VerifiedMay 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HCMR
The trails were great and the host was fantastic.
Stacy W
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: E008, Loop: HCLE
Very nice place.
Jaunice H
VerifiedMay 15, 2021 • Stayed at: E004, Loop: HCLE
bathroom showers not working. Lots (many) water faucets leaking (running). Tall grass, weeds, etc., not mowed.
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.
Elevation: 311 feet
9.1 mi drive to downtown Hodgen (about 11 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
2PM
General
- Campers with horses must reserve sites in the equestrian loops only (HCLE and HCMR)
- All horses must have proof of current Coggins test
- Maximum outboard allowed on lake is 7.5 horsepower
- If a reservation holder does not show up by the day after their scheduled arrival date, the reservation is cancelled and the site is open for 'walk-ins.'
- Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest
- Click here for more information on the Ouachita National Forest
- 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.
- Reservations must be made at least 10 days in advance of arrival.
- No off road vehicles are allowed in the recreation area.
- All dogs must be on a leash at all times while in the recreation area.
- Vehicles must be parked on paved or gravel surfaces at all times. Additional parking is available at the bathhouses.
- no generators may be used during quiet hours.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
