Winding Stair Campground (OK)
Winding Stair Campground (OK) is a national forest campground in Oklahoma. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oklahoma
- Coordinates
- 34.71446, -94.67509
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Auto Touring, Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Observation Site, Picnicking, Scenic Drive
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Winding Stair Campground (OK)
Overview 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. 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 see
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Oklahoma Department of Transportation · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- McCurtain County Propane, Inc. · 47 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 166 designated routes (251 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winding Stair | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Winding Stair Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hikers Camp for Winding Stair Campground | Free campsite | 0.2 mi | Free | — |
| Winding Stair | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) | National forest campground | 3.2 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Cedar Lake | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.