About Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)
Number of accommodations: 68
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
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 (208)
What Guests Are Saying
Cedar Lake offers a beautiful and clean camping experience, with well-maintained facilities and great views. Visitors appreciate the helpful camp hosts and the variety of nearby activities, such as fishing, hiking, and dining. While some amenities, like hot water and Wi-Fi, need improvement, the overall atmosphere and natural beauty make it a favorite destination for many campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Cedar Lake offers a beautiful and clean camping experience, with well-maintained facilities and great views. Visitors appreciate the helpful camp hosts and the variety of nearby activities, such as fishing, hiking, and dining. While some amenities, like hot water and Wi-Fi, need improvement, the overall atmosphere and natural beauty make it a favorite destination for many campers.
Review Summary
Tee H
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: E020, Loop: HCLE
We always enjoy our getaways to Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp!
Deborah G
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: E010, Loop: HCLE
Equestrian camp
Fun ride. Very rocky shoes or boots a must. Showers nice and warm. The loops are confusing.
Carol B
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: E008, Loop: HCLE
Trails were nice and campground and bathhouse were tidy. Unfortunately, the USFS has opted to allow non-horse people to camp in the equestrian campground. This brings up a host of issues, that I don't believe they've thought through.
Russell U
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • Stayed at: E008, Loop: HCLE
Enjoyable experience.
Patty H
VerifiedApril 21, 2024 • 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 lake’s edge. There is no AT&T signal except a slight bit of reception in certain areas, but that’s part of the beauty.
Karen J
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • 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 • 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 • 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. They’re 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 you’ll need a walking stick for the terrain. We’ve been coming here almost 50 years and can’t get enough. Be sure to dine at Southern Belle in Heavener!
Rachel B
VerifiedApril 7, 2024 • 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 • 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.
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
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: June 4, 2026
