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
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 033, Loop: SANDY BEACH
We love the quiet and peacefulness of the lake and campgrounds. The bathrooms are warm and clean. We love the closeness to the lakeβs edge. There is no AT&T signal except a slight bit of reception in certain areas, but thatβs part of the beauty.
Karen J
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: E005, Loop: HCLE
Oklahoma's Cedar Lake equestrian campground is one of the best campgrounds for horse people in the tri-state area. Equestrians from many states visit our state due to Cedar Lake equestrian campgrounds and the many horse trails in the Quachita National Forest. We usually make 4 or 5 trips to Cedar Lake equestrian campgrounds every year and have done so for many, many years. We love it there and love the horse trails there.
David M
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: GC 1, Loop: North Shore
Came for the 2024 eclipse. Campsites were all clean and well-maintained. We enjoyed Group Camp 1 for the weekend. The eclipse bags available at the visitor center were a nice welcoming touch as well. We did not explore much beyond the North Shore campground, but did enjoy the (almost) 3 mile trail around the lake as well as observing the eclipse from the dam. Bathrooms and showers were nearby, convenient, and clean. Convenient to the Talimena Drive as well as several hiking trails in the forest. We did avail ourselves of the drive, but didn't do the trails this time.
A beautiful family experience that we highly recommend.
Patty H
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 033, Loop: SANDY BEACH
The most peaceful, scenic, pine-surrounded mountainous campsites in Oklahoma! The camping spots are far enough apart to feel private. Many are close to the water. Theyβre kept clean, but be sure to bring shower shoes. They finally have the water warm enough in the showers. The hiking trail around the lake is very beautiful, but youβll need a walking stick for the terrain. Weβve been coming here almost 50 years and canβt get enough. Be sure to dine at Southern Belle in Heavener!
Rachel B
VerifiedApril 7, 2024 β’ Stayed at: E018, Loop: HCLE
This is a really nice horse camp. There is plenty of room between sites, pens are nice, water and electric is a plus, bathroom/shower house is very nice, clean, and well maintained. The lake is a short hike away and a beautiful 2.9 hike around. People are extremely friendly and helpful.
Angela S
VerifiedApril 3, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 009, Loop: HCMR
Cedar Lake is the best equestrian camp around. Everything is maintained beautifully. The sites are amazing. I highly recommend this to anyone who has horses and wants to camp.
Dale D
VerifiedApril 3, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 013, Loop: HCMR
Camp host attentive. Grounds in excellent shape.
Larry R
VerifiedMarch 27, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 033, Loop: SANDY BEACH
This is β Heaven in Oklahoma β. One of the must visit areas for the the evergreen lover. Is well kept and campsites are all via paved access. NO SEWER, but good dump stations and adequate showers. Small fishing lake with a nice sandy beach area. NO LARGE BOATS. Great walking trail.
Bob B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2024 β’ Stayed at: E011, Loop: HCLE
Great camp sites and great well marked trails to ride.
Pamela S
VerifiedMarch 20, 2024 β’ Stayed at: E017, Loop: HCLE
The horse trails are beautiful but very rocky. Shoes are needed for sure. Had a great time.
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. |
