Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood covered mountains of Ouachita National Forest. Amenities include restrooms with warm showers, grills and fire rings, picnic tables, lantern poles, and picnic pavilions. Corrals are provided free of charge at developed campsites in the Equestrian Camp. Additional amenities include swimming areas, playgrounds, a volleyball court, boat ramp, trails, and fishing piers on an 86 acre lake. Talimena Scenic Drive is within 10 miles of camp.
Fall foliage season usually occurs from the last two weeks in October to the first two weeks in November. A Pay Phone is available at the Equestrian Camp.