Join the fun near Big Cedar. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Big Cedar is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Big Cedar and user-submitted reviews.
$3 - $14 / night
"If you plopped me into this camp I wouldn’t have guessed I was in Oklahoma."
"Driving from Mena to Talihina along this stretch of highway is a treat when it comes to the spectacular views. "
$15 - $40 / night
"We completed this campout with another family and this is our favorite campout in Oklahoma. The large pines, the facilities and the hiking is wonderful. Cedar lake is beautiful."
"we took a group of Trail Life boys there and we had a good time. There are plenty of good trails near by and we used Cedar Lake as our basecamp."
$23 / night
"The lodge is a pretty short walk up hill. It has a restaurant and small gift shop. It also has a lookout, and two trailheads. The lobby is spacious with a great view."
"Driving through this part of Arkansas you can quickly get taken aback by the winding roads the ample beauty, but until you visit the campground and park you will only have a portion of the beauty of the"
"There was a easy and short little trail down to the river and lots of large rocks to hang out on. The campsite has tons of big trees. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table and grill. "
"The ATV trails are around camp and the noise from the machines buzzing by can be a lot, but it wasn’t a busy weekend so not too bad."
$10 - $23 / night
"This was mine and my mom's favorite place to camp in Oklahoma. The campground is heavily forested with pine trees and there are some sites right off the lake."
"It’s wonderful in the fall when the leaves are changing, the days are cooler, and the nights are perfect for gathering around a camp fire."
"This is an awesome place the drive is well worth it too as long as you don’t catch fog like we did you couldn’t see 2ft in front of your car it was crazy how bad it was I hadn’t ever seen anything like"
"Go another 40 ish yards and there is the end of the side ‘road’/stone path and you’ll find the site we stayed at.
There is a great fire pit and a well established site.""First time in the Ouachita national forest and we found a most excellent spot next to Lillard Creek off of 6010 Deadmans trail Rd. Would recommend a 4wd vehicle."
"Just on the right is a clearing you can’t miss next to the Kiamichi River along side pigeon creek. You’re surrounded by trees, moss and running blue mountain spring water. What’s not to love?"
$15 - $20 / night
"We stopped to see the runestone on our way back home from camping at Lake Wister. Wooded and clean, with a small gift shop (closed when we got there)."
"Totally worth the drive from Tulsa. The park is beautiful and secluded, very clean and well kept. It has some really fun little themed touches in keeping with the Viking Runestone."
TravelerThis spot was amazing, the first place I had planned for was taken, so this was my next option and it did not disappoint. The pond was calm, with some bullfrogs and snakes which were cool to experience. There was plenty of space for a couple of cars on level ground, fire pit was nicely maintained as well. Don’t mess this place up!
TravelerShowers need cleaning and water pressure is very poor
TravelerBeautiful little hideaway spot, elevated with cozy tree cover, very private, haven’t seen anyone the whole 3 days!
TravelerWe came to Heavener Runestone Park with three families and nine young children and had the BEST time! Totally worth the drive from Tulsa. The park is beautiful and secluded, very clean and well kept. It has some really fun little themed touches in keeping with the Viking Runestone. The history around the Runestone is so interesting, the kids loved hearing about the Vikings. The hiking was beautiful and just challenging enough to be fun while accessible for little kids. Bathrooms were clean and easily accessed from our tent sites. The views were spectacular. Out of the three cliff tent sites I would say only 1 was safe for kids, 2 and 3 were too close to the cliff (beautiful views though). The playground was really fun and right by site 1. It’s a big site so we put four tents and 15 people on that site comfortably, it also has a covered pavilion which helped us in the rain and a brief storm. The park hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming. One last note, you do need to bring your own drinking water in. We had such a great time and would totally recommend the park for adults or families. My only complaint was the persistent barking dog on the private residence by the entrance to the park, including late at night.
ScoutGreat little spot to visit. Private, safe, clean.
ScoutThe campground is very clean and the views are amazing. The owners are attentive and very kind.
TravelerQuail circle is a nice spot with lots of trees and nice areas to hike and explore. The lake is beautiful. The facilities are a little dated, but generally clean. The showers have plenty of hot water. The RV spots have 30 amp hookups and water. No sewer.
ScoutAfter driving 4 hours to one of our favorite campsites in this area we arrived to find it closed until May 2025. No explanation why. We have camped here in winter several times before. Disappointing!
TravelerStayed here in early November the creek was dry but beautiful. We pulled of the highway and wend down deadman’s trail about halfway and pulled into a very secluded camping spot with a good amount of space with an established fire pit.
Camping near Big Cedar, Oklahoma, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Big Cedar, Oklahoma, has something for everyone. Whether you're hiking, fishing, or just enjoying the scenery, you'll find a spot that fits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Big Cedar, OK offers a wide range of camping options, with 122 campgrounds and RV parks near Big Cedar, OK and 14 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Big Cedar, OK is Winding Stair Campground (Ok) — Ouachita National Forest with a 4.6-star rating from 11 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Big Cedar, OK.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 34 parks near Big Cedar, OK that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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