Cedar Lake
CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA)
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Available sites

68 total sites

About Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood-forested mountains of the Ouachita National Forest. The campground is situated on the shores of the scenic lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, horseback riding and hiking.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

68 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏕️ 002, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 003, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 004, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 005, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 006, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 007, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly
🏕️ 008, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 009, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 010, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 011, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
12 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 012, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ 013, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests
🏕️ 014, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Accessible
🏕️ 015, Loop: HCMR Equestrian
6 guests · Accessible
🚐 026, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 030, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 031, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 032, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 033, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 036, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
⛺ 040, Loop: SANDY BEACH Tent
Paved · Full shade
⛺ 041, Loop: SANDY BEACH Tent
Paved · Full shade
⛺ 042, Loop: SANDY BEACH Tent
Paved · Yes shade
⛺ 043, Loop: SANDY BEACH Tent
Paved · Yes shade
🚐 044, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: SANDY BEACH RV
50 amp · 20 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 049, Loop: NORTH SHORE RV
30 × 30 ft · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: NORTH SHORE RV
30 × 30 ft · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: NORTH SHORE RV
25 × 25 ft · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 053, Loop: NORTH SHORE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
🚐 054, Loop: NORTH SHORE RV
30 × 30 ft · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 055, Loop: NORTH SHORE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
🚐 058, Loop: NORTH SHORE RV
30 × 30 ft · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 064, Loop: NORTH SHORE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
⛺ 065, Loop: NORTH SHORE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
⛺ 066, Loop: NORTH SHORE Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 072, Loop: NORTH SHORE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
🏕️ E001, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E002, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E003, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E004, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E005, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E006, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E007, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
12 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E008, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
12 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E009, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Campfire
🏕️ E010, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E011, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E012, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E013, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Campfire
🏕️ E014, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Campfire
🏕️ E015, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Campfire
🏕️ E016, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Campfire
🏕️ E017, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E018, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E019, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🏕️ E020, Loop: HCLE Equestrian
6 guests · Campfire
⛺ GC 1, Loop: North Shore Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ GC 2, Loop: North Shore Tent
Full shade

Reviews (223)

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

4.4
223 reviews
5
65.9%
147
4
18.8%
42
3
7.6%
17
2
5.4%
12
1
2.2%
5

Edith R

Verified

November 18, 2025 • Stayed at: E016, Loop: HCLE

5

Had a wonderful time to bad we had to leave it was wonderful weather and great friends enjoyed it can't wait to return

Doug W

Verified

November 16, 2025 • Stayed at: E009, Loop: HCLE

5

Host is awesome, campground is well taken care of and sites are nice. A great place to take your horse DEW

Kiet V

Verified

November 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: NORTH SHORE

5

pretty neat

Richard M

Verified

November 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: SANDY BEACH

5

All went well. Grounds were in good shape. Views were good. Trail around the lake was good. Now the 'bad', Some signage, especially the information bulletin boards, needs to be reconditioned. The trail could use some updated markers and signage. And some updating on the piers is needed. But still was excellent and will visit again.

Robert M

Verified

November 10, 2025 • Stayed at: E005, Loop: HCLE

5

Well marked trails. Nice facilities and shower house. Stalls and plumbing could use refreshing in showers.

Aldona R

Verified

November 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: NORTH SHORE

5

There is limited service at the camp site, besides that it is well maintained and absolutely beautiful.

Donna W

Verified

November 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: HCMR

1

The stalls need some major maintenance. Trying to keep a stall cleaned on black hard wet dirt is exhausting, They all need gates. The heavy maneuver to get in and out of them when you’re old, is very hard on your arms. The trails were not very well marked, they were sporadically marked. Too many big rocks, and the trails need severe maintenance. I would not return.

However, the camp host Brenda was very helpful. You are lucky to have her!

Melissa B

Verified

October 26, 2025 • Stayed at: E004, Loop: HCLE

5

It is a beautiful place to camp and ride horses! Our family loves camping at Cedar Lake Equestrian campground every year for Fall Break. The host is very friendly & helpful as well.

Gena H

Verified

October 15, 2025 • Stayed at: E013, Loop: HCLE

4

Wonderful time
Camp host is fantastic
Cell service is very bad
Enjoyed my vist will be going back

Ray D

Verified

October 3, 2025 • Stayed at: E018, Loop: HCLE

5

The campground & trails were in great shape, free of trash & well maintained. The camp host Brenda & her helpers are dedicated to keeping it nice for all to enjoy!

Location & Directions for Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Cedar Lake Campground, Hodgen, OK 24939 United States

Elevation: 311 ft

Getting There

From Poteau, OK, take U.S. Highway 59 south approximately 22 mi to Holson Valley Road (10 mi south of Heavener). Turn right (west) onto Holson Valley Road and travel approximately 2.5 mi. Turn right (north) onto Cedar Lake Road and travel 1 mi to ...

Nearest town

Hodgen, OK - 9.1 mi

About 11 min to downtown

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: October 21, 2026

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Population: 52

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Elevation: 541 ft

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