Oklahoma Cedar Lake

During the Great Depression and the Roosevelt Administration Unit 810 of the Civilian Conservation Corp came to Stapp Oklahoma from Fort Sill. During most of 1933 they slept in 8 man Army tents. After that they moved into 40 man barracks.
Fires were fought, trees planted and Conservation practices improved, thanks to these dedicated men.
Cedar Lake has 86 acres surrounded by pine and Oak covered hills. Even in a fierce drought the lake level remains the same. Black bear have been seen running around loose in the area. There are tons of crows and ravens. Blue birds, finches, woodpeckers, raccoons, possum, armadillo are abundant, and there are a few beaver in the lake. That makes this a perfect place to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
The first thing people ask about when they drive into the self-service check station is the hiking trails. The favorite trail is three miles long and loops around the whole lake. Then there is the eleven mile trail to Horse Thief Springs that will challenge your gasping power.
The second thing people ask about is the fishing. The caretaker of 2005 tells them he saw one ten pounder Large Mouth Bass come out. "There are catfish and bluegill out there too." The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1807 North Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, 405 744-1039, regulates the fishing and hunting.

This illustrated article opens the entire area up to you as never before.