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.
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Winding Stair Campground (Ok)
Ouachita National Forest
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
The mountain-top campground offers scenic views from Emerald Vista located adjacent to the campground. Developed RV/Tent campsites, paved roadway and campsites, vault toilets. Mountain top and valley views can be seen from Emerald Vista located adjacent to the campground.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Ouachita National Recreation Trail: https://friendsoftheouachita.org/wp/ Cedar Lake Recreation Area, Campground and Equestrian Camp Talimena Scenic Byway
Important notices
Currently, no water is available at the campground.
We offer first-come, first-served campsites. You will need to pay after arriving on site either at the kiosk with cash/check/money order or by scanning our facility QR code using the Recretion.gov mobile app. Please download the Recreation.gov app prior to arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cell service.
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