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U.S. Forest Service · Ouachita National Forest

Winding Stair Campground (Ok)

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.

Reservable25 sites
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Campsites

Standard, no hookups24
Host/management1
Total25

Amenities & rules

Pets allowedCampfires allowed

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

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

The campground is located on the Talimena Scenic Drive (Oklahoma State Highway 1), two miles west of US Highway 259 junction.

Campgrounds nearby

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.