Cedar Lake Campground, Hodgen, OK

Cedar Lake Campground is located in the Choctaw Ranger District, Ouachita National Forest (1 hr 1 min southwest of Fort Smith, AR) with an elevation of 1,021 feet. There are a total of 51 campsites. The campground is open all year. 4 sites can accommodate RVs between 25 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 33 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.

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(918) 653-2991 (Information)
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$15 - $40

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Campsite Reviews (98)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		65%
4 star		17%
3 star		9%
2 star		7%
1 star		1%

@MikeA1573556 · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #58

Beautiful views. Campsites are spread out

@CarolynG759339 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #E17

Awesome camp! Must go to snake mountain an God's Window

@JaneL3877914 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #28

the place where you place your payment is a DISGRACE. It's so full of spider webs you can't read it. at Cedar Lake beach the glass covering was about an inch fallen down so the spiders had easy access. Maybe camp hosts could clean it just once a month but it's an embarrassment that Oklahoma looks like this

@MartinJ8056623 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #54

Cedar Lake is a great campground. Pretty isolated, with 3 very nice camp areas. We really enjoyed the large shaded sites at Shady Lane. The other loops were excellent as well, but I would go back to Shady Lane. The worst I can say about this campground was that the showers were too hot. So that says a lot. We loved the 3-mile hike around the lake. Definitely will go back.

@PerryM615C2FCE · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #33

Cedar Lake is far and away the nicest, best maintained COE campground we've ever stayed at! The lake and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful, and the campground is clean, quiet, and very well cared for. We've already booked here again for next year!

@DavidW7736336 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #27

We found the campsite after experiencing several dead ends and finally finding a park worker and getting directions. Signage needs improving. The site 27 at sandy beach campground was barely long enough to accommodate my 20 ft Geopro . Others with longer travel trailers had extreme difficulty and were unhappy.We booked 2 nights, stayed 1 and left. The fishing pier was nice and the tiny beach was tidy and accessible.We wont return. The previous 2 nights we spent at Beavers Bend, OK. Nice Nice Nice state park.

@EricaS4599853 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #28

Leeches all over our feet when using swim area!

@RickB1041029 · Camped on May 9, 2024 at Campsite #33

Loved the campground although it probably gets pretty noisy on the weekends. If there was cell service with AT&T we would stay longer. Overall good experience.

@AlbinoC10653F9 · Camped on Apr 28, 2024 at Campsite #28

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.

@JenniferO78490 · Camped on Apr 26, 2024 at Campsite #28

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!

@MarshaR4667478 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #E3

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

@DeborahG605773 · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #E10

Equestrian campFun ride. Very rocky shoes or boots a must. Showers nice and warm. The loops are confusing.

@RussellU619BDC · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #E8

Enjoyable experience.

@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #GC 1

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.

@CarolB2589812 · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #E8

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.

@KarenJ9033248 · Camped on Apr 4, 2024 at Campsite #E5

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.

@PattyHB862231C · Camped on Mar 31, 2024 at Campsite #33

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. Theyre 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 youll need a walking stick for the terrain. Weve been coming here almost 50 years and cant get enough. Be sure to dine at Southern Belle in Heavener!

@RachelB1663487 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #E18

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.

@DaleD6006260 · Camped on Mar 20, 2024 at Campsite #13

Camp host attentive. Grounds in excellent shape.

@LarryR5427320 · Camped on Mar 15, 2024 at Campsite #33

This is Heaven in Oklahoma . One of the must visit areas for the the evergreen lover. Is well kept and campsites are all via paved access. NO SEWER, but good dump stations and adequate showers. Small fishing lake with a nice sandy beach area. NO LARGE BOATS. Great walking trail.

@TeeH2E7ADC2EE8 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #E20

We always enjoy our getaways to Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp!

@PamelaS2519925 · Camped on Mar 9, 2024 at Campsite #E17

The horse trails are beautiful but very rocky. Shoes are needed for sure. Had a great time.

@bobb2528793 · Camped on Mar 9, 2024 at Campsite #E11

Great camp sites and great well marked trails to ride.

@KathyH9289839 · Camped on Mar 6, 2024 at Campsite #33

The campground was very clean. The trail around the lake is well maintained. Scenery was beautiful and my stay was very relaxing. The camp hosts were friendly and very helpful. Loved my stay and plan to return.

@JeanneR0ACCAD5 · Camped on Nov 24, 2023 at Campsite #38

Beautiful Campsite. A bit confusing checkin, someone was in our site--haha.

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