Winding Stair Campground (OK)
Hodgen, Oklahoma · 1,913 ft · In Ouachita National Forest
Photos: Bill Jackson
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,913 ft (583 m)1,913 ft583 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
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About
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Winding Stair Campground (OK): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 39% chance of rain83°70°
- ThuSunny, 13% chance of rain83°57°
- FriMostly Sunny, 13% chance of rain61°45°
- SatSunny63°46°
- SunSunny69°52°
Nearby camping
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Winding Stair
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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