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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
Albino C
VerifiedMay 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Although hard to get into our RV spot because it was on an incline, once we were settled, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We fished and caught dinner two nights. We hiked the 3 mile trail around the lake. We explored the area on our motorcycle and especially enjoyed the Talimena scenic drive. It was quiet and peaceful.
Jennifer O
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Site 27. Gravel pad that kept the site dry. Bathrooms clean. Trail around the lake was beautiful. Poison ivy was rampant be careful. Quiet and camp hosts friendly. Loved it!
Marsha R
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: E003, Loop: HCLE
It was our 4th stay at Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp. Enjoy it every time. Still haven't cover near enough of the trails. The only thing that would make it better would be sewer hook us or at least a dump station in the camp. We'll be back
Tee H
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: E020, Loop: HCLE
We always enjoy our getaways to Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp!
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.
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.
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.
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
