Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Ouachita National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita NF / TalimenaOklahoma⭐ 4.4 (222)

🟢 40 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19

Availability checked 10h 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 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 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 40 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19. 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 Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, HCMR #002–HCMR #007 next to each othersites HCLE #E006, #E016, HCMR #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, NORTH SHORE #050, #066, SANDY BEACH #047

Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 182 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, HCLE #E001–HCLE #E003 next to each othersites HCLE #E001, #E002, #E003, #E020, HCMR #010, #014

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SANDY BEACH #041–SANDY BEACH #044 next to each othersites 👥 North Shore #GC 1, 👥 #GC 2, HCLE #E004, #E007, #E008, #E012, #E013, NORTH SHORE #049, #051, #053, #055, #058, #064, #065, #072, SANDY BEACH #026, #027, #028, #037, #041, #042, #043, #044

Sun Oct 18 – Tue Oct 202 nightsbook these dates →sites SANDY BEACH #039

Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 HCLE #E009 & HCLE #E010 next to each othersites HCLE #E009, #E010, SANDY BEACH #038, #040

Mon Oct 19 – Wed Oct 212 nightsbook these dates →sites HCLE #E011, SANDY BEACH #034

Wed Oct 21 – Sat Oct 243 nightsbook these dates →sites SANDY BEACH #039

Wed Oct 21 – Fri Oct 232 nightsbook these dates →sites HCLE #E005, HCMR #015

📷 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 #E006 — Site E6 with horse pen, picnic table, fire ring, grill, lant — **Site HCLE #E006** · Site E6 with horse pen, picnic table, fire ring, grill, lantMason Kelley

Campsite HCLE #E006 — Site E6 with picnic table, fire ring, lantern posts and gril — **Site HCLE #E006** · Site E6 with picnic table, fire ring, lantern posts and grilMason 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 #002 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop HCMR at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wi — **Site HCMR #002** · A photo of Site 002 of Loop HCMR at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wiMason Kelley

Campsite HCMR #003 — Horse pen at site 3 — **Site HCMR #003** · Horse pen at site 3Mason Kelley

Campsite HCMR #003 — Picnic table, fire ring, grill, horse pen — **Site HCMR #003** · Picnic table, fire ring, grill, horse penMason Kelley

Campsite HCMR #004 — A photo of Site 004 of Loop HCMR at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wi — **Site HCMR #004** · A photo of Site 004 of Loop HCMR at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wiMason Kelley

Campsite HCMR #005 — A photo of Site 005 of Loop HCMR at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wi — **Site HCMR #005** · A photo of Site 005 of Loop HCMR at CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) wiMason Kelley

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 10–58 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★★★★☆221 ratings

5★147

4★42

3★16

2★12

1★4

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

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.5/4

Verizon1.5/4

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 15 openings at Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 10–58 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 222 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), T-Mobile rates highest at 1.5 out of 5 from 24 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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