Winding Stair Campground
ShaneB
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

One of the best in Oklahoma

A great campsite, one of the best in Oklahoma in fact. some sites are large enough for small trailers. But with no electric or water hookups at the sites (there is community water) they are limited to “the right folks ;)” Tent camping is fantastic too of course. Even better. It’s a no reservations campground which is nice but be prepared to dispersed camp in the National Forest if needed on popular weekends. The fall color is stunning. Campfire rings, grills and tables at each campsite. Standard NFS fair.

The trails are what really shines here. The Ouachita National Recreation Trail passes by the camp and ties you into hundreds of miles of adventure.

During the summer the trail can be a little hard to follow. Fall too if the leaf fall is heavy. But watch for blue blazes on the trees and you are good. A great set of volunteers keep this trail system in great shape!

If interested in the entire trail, Ike even just an overnight there is a great guidebook out there by Tim Ernst. Super details with great mileage records and maps.

Lots of 4wd fun around too if you look in the right place!

This is a hands down favorite in the late spring and mid fall. Check it out for sure!

  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020
  • Review photo of Winding Stair Campground by ShaneB , October 3, 2020