Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups.
Winding Stair Campground sits on the ridge along Oklahoma's portion of the Talimena Scenic Drive (State Highway 1), about two miles west of the US-259 junction, with Emerald Vista immediately adjacent where mountain-top and valley views open up from the campground's high perch. The site serves as a trailhead for the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, making it a convenient base for day hikes or overnight thru-hikes, and the mountain air tends to be noticeably cooler in spring and fall.












Length limits vary by campsite.
Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.
Availability on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpackers Camp -Tent Only standard nonelectric | W | W | $3 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 08 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 06 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 09 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 24 no-hookup individual sites.
US Forest Service - Ouachita National Forest
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Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (4 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“One of the best COE campgrounds ever!!!!!!!”
“Great campground with access to trails and viewpoint. We were able to get Starlink and solar from site 10. Clean bathrooms”
| W |
| W |
| $8 |
| 01 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 05 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 02 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 07 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | W | W | $8 |
| 04 standard nonelectric | W | W | $14 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | W | W | $14 |
| 03 standard nonelectric | W | W | $14 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | W | W | $14 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every nightRentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 47 mi from campground
$128/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 6 · 98 mi from campground
$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 173 mi from campground
$135/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalstays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).
24 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
24 sites · $8, $3/night
Loops: Winding Stair loop (23), Scan & Pay loop (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15