Ouachita National Forest

The campground is the most popular starting point for the 77 miles of marked equestrian trails. These trails are a network of loops that wind over hills and mountains and through a variety of vegetation from tall majestic pines to rich river bottoms. The loops offer a rider the opportunity to decide the length of ride and type of experience desired. Available within the adjacent recreation area at Cedar Lake is an 86-acre lake, swimming beaches and fishing pier. These lake facilities are open to campers but closed to horses.

Access: From Heavener, Oklahoma, go south on U.S. Highway 59/270 approximately 10 miles, turn west onto Holson Valley Road and go 2.7 miles to the Cedar Lake Recreation Area, then follow the signs to the Equestrian Campground.

Facilities:
19 Campsites with electric and water hookups (includes double sites)
5 Accessible campsites with electric and water hookups
30 Campsites with centrally located water (includes three double sites)
75 Primitive campsites without picnic tables and fire rings
2 Restrooms with flush toilets and warm showers
2 Picnic shelters
3 Horse wash racks

Note: Most campsites have a picnic table, fire ring, cook grill, lantern pole, picket poles and food preparation table. Two picnic pavilions can be reserved by contacting the Choctaw Ranger District.

Location: About 12 miles south of Heavener, OK, and 40 miles west of Mena, AR

Season of Use: Open year-round