Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Ouachita National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita NF / TalimenaOklahoma⭐ 4.4 (237)

🟢 22 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Fri Nov 13–Mon Nov 16

Availability checked 3h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🆕 Recently freed — our last scan (3h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 65 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) in Oklahoma has 22 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Nov 13–Mon Nov 16. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, HCMR #002–HCMR #010 next to each othersites 👥 North Shore #GC 1, 👥 #GC 2, HCLE #E004, #E015, #E017, #E018, #E019, HCMR #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #015, NORTH SHORE #050, #058, #064, #065, #066, #072, SANDY BEACH #040, #042, #043

Fri Nov 13 – Sun Nov 152 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites HCLE #E016

Sun Nov 15 – Wed Nov 183 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, NORTH SHORE #053–NORTH SHORE #055 next to each othersites HCLE #E007, #E008, #E014, #E020, HCMR #011, #014, NORTH SHORE #049, #051, #053, #054, #055, SANDY BEACH #027, #029, #034, #036, #037, #041, #044

Mon Nov 16 – Thu Nov 193 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, HCLE #E009–HCLE #E013 next to each othersites HCLE #E003, #E005, #E006, #E009, #E010, #E011, #E012, #E013, SANDY BEACH #039

Tue Nov 17 – Fri Nov 203 nightsbook these dates →👥 HCLE #E001 & HCLE #E002 next to each othersites HCLE #E001, #E002, SANDY BEACH #045

Thu Nov 19 – Sun Nov 223 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites HCLE #E016

Fri Nov 20 – Mon Nov 233 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, HCLE #E009–HCLE #E014 next to each othersites HCLE #E009, #E010, #E011, #E012, #E013, #E014, HCMR #014, NORTH SHORE #049, #051, #055, SANDY BEACH #036, #041, #044, #045

Fri Jan 1 – Sun Jan 32 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🆕 recently freedopened 3h agosites SANDY BEACH #038

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite North Shore #GC 1 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop HCLG at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wi — **Site North Shore #GC 1** · A photo of Site 001 of Loop HCLG at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wiMason Kelley

Campsite North Shore #GC 1 — Horse pen — **Site North Shore #GC 1** · Horse penMason Kelley

Campsite North Shore #GC 2 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop HCMR at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wi — **Site North Shore #GC 2** · A photo of Site 002 of Loop HCMR at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wiMason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E004 — A photo of Site E004 of Loop HCLE at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) w — **Site HCLE #E004** · A photo of Site E004 of Loop HCLE at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wMason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E015 — Site E15 with horse pen — **Site HCLE #E015** · Site E15 with horse penMason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E015 — Site E15 with horse pen, fire ring, grill, lantern posts, pi — **Site HCLE #E015** · Site E15 with horse pen, fire ring, grill, lantern posts, piMason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E017 — A photo of Site E017 of Loop HCLE at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) w — **Site HCLE #E017** · A photo of Site E017 of Loop HCLE at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wMason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E018 — Site E18 with horse pen — **Site HCLE #E018** · Site E18 with horse penMason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E018 — Site E18 with picnic table, fire ring, water hookup, electri — **Site HCLE #E018** · Site E18 with picnic table, fire ring, water hookup, electriMason Kelley

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 10–35 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15–$40/nightEquestrian ElectricEquestrian NonelectricGroup Standard Area Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆236 ratings

5★153

4★47

3★18

2★12

1★6

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.6/4

T-Mobile1.5/4

AT&T1.0/4

Sprint retired3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?

Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) in Oklahoma takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?

Campsite fees at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) run about $15–$40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 10–35 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) a good campground?

Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 237 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma), Verizon rates highest at 1.6 out of 5 from 62 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) located?

Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) is located in Ouachita NF / Talimena, Oklahoma. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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