Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)
Ouachita National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: HOGDEN, OK, OK
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$40 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (211 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cedar-lake-oklahoma to be notified when sites open up.
Cedar Lake sits on scenic shores in the Ouachita National Forest with 94 sites offering fishing, boating, and access to over 70 miles of marked horseback riding trails on Winding Stair Mountain. The campground provides amenities including flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and fire rings.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes documented in the area; also Coyote, Big Brown Bat, Swainson's Thrush, Speckled Kingsnake, and Western Milksnake present within 8km.
Insider tips for Cedar Lake (Oklahoma): Book early—this is a popular federal campground Most sites have no hookups; confirm self-contained RV compatibility before booking Starting point for 70+ miles of marked equestrian trails
Skip Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) if: You need full RV hookups—most sites lack them. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal closure. You require hookups at your site.
Best time to visit Cedar Lake (Oklahoma): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Winding Stair Campground (Ok) (Hodgen, OK), Little Pines Campground (Waldron, AR), Potato Hills Central (CLAYTON, OK), Little Coon Creek Park (Grannis, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)
Cell signal at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) (HOGDEN, OK): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Most sites have no hookups; confirm self-contained RV compatibility before booking
Starting point for 70+ miles of marked equestrian trails
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ouachita National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ouachita National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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