U.S. Forest Service · Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area · OK

Winding Stair Campground (OK)

Fall view of Winding Stair CampgroundPhoto · Bill Jackson
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
25Sites

The place

Winding Stair Campground sits along the Talimena Scenic Byway. The mountain-top campground offers scenic views from Emerald Vista located adjacent to the campground. During the Spring and Fall seasons, cool mountain temperatures enhance the camping experience. The campground is open year-round and serves as a trailhead for the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. All RV/Tent campsites in the campground have paved surfaces and gravel tent pads for setting tents up at the site. The Backpackers Camp, located adjacent to the campground offer designated tent pads for tent placement. Keep reading

This location is available on a first-come, first served basis only. Visitors are required to physiclaly arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) with cash, check, money order, or by scanning a QR code using the Recreaion.gov mobile app. Please download the Recreation.gov app prior to arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cell service. Recreation The Winding Stair Campground is the only campground in Oklahoma along with Talimena Scenic Byway that provides developed campsites. Located along the Ouachita National Recreation Trail (OT), the campground serves as a trailhead for the OT. Facilities Developed RV/Tent campsites, paved roadway and campsites, vault toilets. Currently there is not water available at the campground. No electricity available at campground. Natural Features Mountain top and valley views can be seen from Emerald Vista located adjacent to the campground. All campsites in the campground are well shaded. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (918) 653-2991. Nearby Attractions Ouachita National Recreation Trail: https://friendsoftheouachita.org/wp/ Cedar Lake Recreation Area, Campground and Equestrian Camp Talimena Scenic Byway Charges & Cancellations Once payment is made on-site, we do not offer refunds or modifications.

The sites · 25

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Scan & PayBackpackers Camp -Tent Onlystandard nonelectric
Scan & PayScan and Pay Doublemanagement
Winding Stair01standard nonelectric
Winding Stair02standard nonelectric
Winding Stair03standard nonelectric
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Winding Stair23standard nonelectric

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

Fees

Honor box is available for payment. Scan & Pay with credit card or debit card is an option as well.

Your representative

This campground sits in OK-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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