About Cedar Lake Recreation Area
Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood-forested mountains of Ouachita National Forest. The campground is situated on the shores of the scenic lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, horseback riding and hiking. This 86-acre lake ([shown in this detail aerial photo](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5238012)), surrounded by pine and oak covered hills, is a perfect place to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. **Overview:** The campground sits along the shoreline of a 86-acre lake constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. Surrounded by pine and oak covered hills, campers and day use visitors can choose from a wide variety of outdoor activities to include picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking the 3-mile lake perimeter trail and horseback riding on the areas equestrian trails. The campground has a…
- Fees: - Day Use areas: $5/vehicle OR $2/person (walk-in/bik-in/drop-off) - Picnic Shelters: $5/vehicle (if not in camping area) - Campgrounds: -…
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: USFS - Ouachita National Forest
- Where: 5 mi southwest of Hodgen, OK · 34.77857, -94.69321
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Jan.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR A53D | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Tall Cedar | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 3.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 19.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Campsite · 5 mi SW of Hodgen 0.2 mi
- Cedar Lake Shady Lane 0.3 mi
- Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp 0.6 mi
- Oklahoma Ranger District 3.2 mi
- Winding Stair Campground 4.5 mi
- Billy Creek Recreation Area 6.4 mi