Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

Overview

<p>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.&nbsp;This 86-acre lake (<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5238012">shown in this detail aerial photo</a>), surrounded by pine and oak covered hills, is a perfect place to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>The campground sits along the shoreline of a 86-acre lake constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930&#39;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 variety of campground amenities, ranging from campsites with no services to campsites with electric, water and sewer connections. The 90-campsite campground is divided into four separate loops, Equestrian, Sandy Beach, Shady Lane and Northshores. Day Use facilities are located at Sandy Beach and Northshores. Cedar Lake is located approximately 12-miles south of Heavener, Oklahoma.</p><p><strong>Natural Features:</strong></p><p>Cedar Lake covers 86 acres and is situated at an elevation of 900 feet. Fall foliage season usually occurs from the last two weeks in October to the first two weeks in November.&nbsp;<br /><br />The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. The forest encompasses 700 miles of trails, 43 vistas, six wilderness areas and the highest elevations between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Rockies.</p><p><strong>Recreation:</strong></p><p>The campground is a popular starting point for the Winding Stair Mountain Equestrian Trails, a system of over 70 miles of marked horseback riding trails.&nbsp;<br /><br />Swimming, boating and fishing on Cedar Lake are popular activities. Swimming areas, a boat ramp and fishing piers are available within the recreation area.&nbsp;<br /><br />Playgrounds, a volleyball court and hiking trails are also available. Talimena Scenic Drive is within 10 miles of the campground.</p><p><strong>Facilities:</strong></p><p>The campground offers a variety of sites, including equestrian, group and family sites. Shady Lane (SHRV) sites have electric, sewer and water hookups; Sandy Beach sites have electric hookups only; North Shore family sites are primitive without hookups. Most equestrian sites have electric hookups.&nbsp;<br /><br />Picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and lantern posts are provided, as are flush toilets, warm showers and drinking water. Picnic pavilions are on-site. Horse corrals and a pay phone are located within the equestrian area.</p><p>Fishing is a popular activity due to the large-mouth bass, catfish and bluegill stocked regularly in the lake. No motors larger than 7 1/2 horsepower are allowed. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 North Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, 405-744-1039 regulates fishing and hunting.&nbsp;Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Bass, Catfish, Panfish; Types of fishing available include: Bait; Boat Launch available</p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5085743.pdf">Guide to Cedar Lake Recreation Area</a></p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd600145.pdf">Guide to Cedar Lake Recreation Area - Spanish</a></p>