Can you reserve a site at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?

Yes, Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) have?

118 sites in total, of which 94 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?

70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma).

Are campfires allowed at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?

Campfires are allowed at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Campground · Oklahoma · 94 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Indian Nations National Scenic And Wildlife Area (National Scenic And Wildlife Area) · Open Access

94
Bookable sites: 70 ft
Max rig length: up to 25
People per site: 6
Accessible sites: 1,017 ft
Elevation

Overview

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.

Recreation

The campground is a popular starting point for the Winding Stair Mountain Equestrian Trails, a system of over 70 miles of marked horseback riding trails.

Hiking, swimming, boating and fishing on Cedar Lake are popular activities. A swimming area, boat ramp and fishing piers are available within the recreation area.

A hiking trail traverses around the the perimeter of Cedar Lake offering varied views of the lake and its tributaries.

The Talimena Scenic Byway is located within 10 miles of the campground, offering mountain top views of the valleys around Cedar Lake and historic sites along the way.

The Talihina State Park, the western terminus of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail (OT), is located 21 miles from the Cedar Lake Campground. The OT extends across the Forest for 192 miles, the longest continuous trail system on the Forest.

Kelly Branch Rifle Range is located 10 miles from the recreation area.

Cedar Lake Campground offers a wide variety of camping opportunities, from campsites with electric and water at the campsites, basic campsites with no electric or water at the campsites and tent sites.

Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp is one of the largest equestrian campgrounds in the Southern Region with amenities such as electrical/water connections and corrals at the campsites.

Facilities

The campground offers a variety of sites, including equestrian, group and family sites. Shady Lane (SHRV) sites have electric and water hookups; Sandy Beach sites have electric and water connections; North Shore family sites are basic campsites with community water spigots scattered through the area and no electrical connections. Most equestrian sites have electric and water connections at the campsites.

Picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and lantern posts are provided, as are flush toilets, warm showers and drinking water. Picnic pavilions are on-site. Horse corrals are located within the equestrian area.

Natural Features

Cedar Lake covers 86 acres and is situated at an elevation of 900 feet. Fall foliage season usually occurs from the last two weeks in October to the first two weeks in November.

The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. The forest encompasses 700 miles of trails, 43 vistas, six wilderness areas and the highest elevations between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Rockies.

Nearby Attractions

Talimena National Scenic Byway is located 10 miles from the campground.

Ouachita National Recreation Trail (OT), western terminus trailhead is located at the Talihina State Park, 21 miles from the campground.

Heavener, Oklahoma, Heavener Runestone Park is located 14 miles from the campground.

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds may be requested for the following:

Death
Medical emergency
Storm event
Mechanical

The facts

94 bookable sites
118 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
6 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 25 people per site
Loops: CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA), HCLE, HCLF, HCLG, HCMR, NORTH SHORE, North Shore, SANDY BEACH, SHRV

Site types

47 Equestrian Electric
24 Management
18 Standard Nonelectric
17 Standard Electric
6 Equestrian Nonelectric
4 Tent Only Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

118 campsites at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
	—	Management	—	—	—	—	Lakefront	—	25	♿ 🐾
025	CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA)	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	47 ft	6	🐾
E001	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	65 ft	6	🐾
E002	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	60 ft	6	🐾
E003	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	60 ft	6	🐾
E004	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	60 ft	6	🐾
E005	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
E006	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	65 ft	6	🐾
E007	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	55 ft	12	🐾
E008	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	60 ft	12	🐾
E009	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
E010	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
E011	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	65 ft	6	🐾
E012	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	60 ft	6	🐾
E013	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
E014	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
E015	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
E016	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
E017	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
E018	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
E019	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	50 ft	6	🐾
E020	HCLE	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
001	HCLF	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	32 ft	6	🐾
002	HCLF	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	34 ft	6	🐾
003	HCLF	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	34 ft	6	🐾
004	HCLF	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	32 ft	6	🐾
005	HCLF	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
006	HCLF	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	34 ft	6	🐾
007	HCLF	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
001	HCLG	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
002	HCLG	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	45 ft	12	🐾
003	HCLG	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
004	HCLG	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
005	HCLG	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
006	HCLG	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
007	HCLG	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
002	HCMR	Equestrian Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
003	HCMR	Equestrian Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
004	HCMR	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
005	HCMR	Equestrian Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	55 ft	6	🐾
006	HCMR	Equestrian Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
007	HCMR	Equestrian Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Drive In	—	45 ft	6	🐾
008	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
009	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
010	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	35 ft	6	🐾
011	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	55 ft	12	🐾
012	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
013	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	50 ft	6
014	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	♿ 🐾
015	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	40 ft	6	♿
016	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	37 ft	6	🐾
017	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
018	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
019	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
020	HCMR	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
049	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	35 ft	6
050	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	47 ft	6	♿
051	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	35 ft	6
053	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	35 ft	6
054	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	35 ft	6
055	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	30 ft	6
056	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	—	50 ft	6
057	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	23 ft	12
058	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	50 ft	6
059	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	23 ft	6
060	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	30 ft	6
061	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	23 ft	6
062	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	35 ft	6
063	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	35 ft	6
064	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	70 ft	6
065	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	40 ft	6
066	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	45 ft	6
067	NORTH SHORE	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	45 ft	6
068	NORTH SHORE	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	40 ft	6
069	NORTH SHORE	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	35 ft	6
070	NORTH SHORE	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	45 ft	6
071	NORTH SHORE	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	35 ft	6
072	NORTH SHORE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	40 ft	6
GC 1	North Shore	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	—	—	Drive In	—	—	25	🐾
GC 2	North Shore	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	—	—	Drive In	—	—	25
026	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	40 ft	6
027	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	40 ft	6
028	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	40 ft	6
029	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	50 ft	6
030	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	55 ft	6
031	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	50 ft	6
032	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	55 ft	6
033	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	50 ft	6
034	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	50 ft	6
035	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	25 ft	6
036	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	25 ft	6
037	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	25 ft	6
038	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	25 ft	6
039	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	50 ft	6	🐾
040	SANDY BEACH	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	Hike In	—	25 ft	6
041	SANDY BEACH	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	Hike In	—	25 ft	6
042	SANDY BEACH	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	Hike In	—	25 ft	6
043	SANDY BEACH	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	Hike In	—	25 ft	6
044	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	40 ft	6
045	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	—	Slight	Drive In	—	40 ft	6	♿
046	SANDY BEACH	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	Lakefront	55 ft	6
047	SANDY BEACH	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	45 ft	6
001	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	62 ft	6	🐾
002	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	58 ft	6	🐾
003	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	54 ft	12	🐾
004	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	45 ft	6	🐾
006	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	57 ft	6	♿ 🐾
007	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	56 ft	12	🐾
009	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	48 ft	6	🐾
010	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	46 ft	6	🐾
012	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	52 ft	6	🐾
017	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	51 ft	6	🐾
018	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	34 ft	6	🐾
019	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	25 ft	6	🐾
020	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	51 ft	6	🐾
021	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	57 ft	6	🐾
023	SHRV	Management	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
024	SHRV	Management	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	53 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

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.

34.75861, -94.69444 · 34°45'31.0"N 94°41'40.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	51	56	63	72	79	88	93	93	86	76	64	53
Low °F	27	32	39	47	59	68	71	69	61	50	39	31
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Can you reserve a site at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?: Yes, Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) have?: 118 sites in total, of which 94 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma).
Does Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?: Campfires are allowed at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Winding Stair Campground (OK) 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Potato Hills Central 37 mi · Campground · we watch it
Potato Hills South 37 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Coon Creek Park 44.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cedar Lake Recreation Area 1.4 mi · Campground
Oklahoma Ranger District 3.1 mi · Facility
Billy Creek Recreation Area 5.1 mi · Campground
Mena/Oden Ranger District 29.8 mi · Facility
Poteau/Cold Springs Ranger District 34.4 mi · Facility
Sugar Creek Hiking 43 mi · Facility
Sugar Creek Multiuse 43 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-23.

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