§ 02 — 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.
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.
Developed RV/Tent campsites, paved roadway and campsites, vault toilets. Currently there is not water available at the campground. No electricity available at campground.
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.
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.
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
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§ 05 — SIGNAL
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§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Mon
75°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
5 mph NE
Tue
79°F
Partly Sunny
0 to 5 mph S
Wed
82°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 20 mph S
Thu
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 15 mph S
Jun
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
5 mph NE
Sat
79°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph SE
Sun
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 mph S