Winding Stair Campground (OK)

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Ouachita National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Ouachita National Forest Fees: Honor box is available for payment. Scan & Pay with credit card or debit card is an option as well. Reservations: No reservations. Sites available on a first-come/first-based only. 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.… Getting there: The campground is located on the Talimena Scenic Drive (Oklahoma State Highway 1), two miles west of US Highway 259 junction. Rules: Current fees and regulations are posted at the self-service pay station. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10169585 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Bill Jackson