Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Ouachita National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita NF / TalimenaOklahoma⭐ 4.4 (221)

🟢 42 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Tue Sep 29–Thu Oct 1

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

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

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) in Oklahoma has 42 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Sep 29–Thu Oct 1. 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

Tue Sep 29 – Thu Oct 12 nightsbook these dates →👥 HCLE #E004 & HCLE #E005 next to each othersites HCLE #E004, #E005, #E007, #E015, #E016, HCMR #012, #014, SANDY BEACH #027, #034

Wed Sep 30 – Fri Oct 22 nightsbook these dates →sites NORTH SHORE #053

Thu Oct 1 – Sun Oct 43 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites HCMR #008

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, HCMR #002–HCMR #011 next to each othersites 👥 North Shore #GC 1, 👥 #GC 2, HCLE #E003, #E006, #E008, #E011, #E012, #E013, HCMR #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, NORTH SHORE #049, #050, #051, #055, #058, #064, #065, #066, #072, SANDY BEACH #026, #031, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045

Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites HCLE #E009, #E017, #E019, HCMR #015

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 HCLE #E004 & HCLE #E005 next to each othersites HCLE #E002, #E004, #E005, HCMR #012, #013, NORTH SHORE #053, #054, SANDY BEACH #027, #029, #036, #037, #047

Mon Oct 5 – Thu Oct 83 nightsbook these dates →👥 HCLE #E014 & HCLE #E015 next to each othersites HCLE #E007, #E014, #E015, #E020, SANDY BEACH #034

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites HCLE #E018

📷 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 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 #E005 — A photo of Site E005 of Loop HCLE at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) w — **Site HCLE #E005** · A photo of Site E005 of Loop HCLE at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wMason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E007 — A photo of Site E007 of Loop HCLE at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA), — **Site HCLE #E007** · A photo of Site E007 of Loop HCLE at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA), Mason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E007 — A photo of Site E007 of Loop HCLE at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) w — **Site HCLE #E007** · A photo of Site E007 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 #E016 — Horse pen at site E16 — **Site HCLE #E016** · Horse pen at site E16Mason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E016 — Site E16 with horse pen, picnic table, fire ring, lantern po — **Site HCLE #E016** · Site E16 with horse pen, picnic table, fire ring, lantern poMason Kelley

Campsite HCMR #012 — Site 12 — **Site HCMR #012** · Site 12Mason Kelley

Campsite HCMR #012 — Horse pen at site 12 — **Site HCMR #012** · Horse pen at site 12Mason Kelley

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

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

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆221 ratings

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

💡 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.

Is Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) a good campground?

Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 221 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

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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