The camping area lies along a small stream, which provides a great spot to
fish for sunfish in the small pools.

Billy Creek Trail starts here and climbs to the top of Winding Stair Mountain.
The trail intersects the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, which travels
east from Talimena State Park in Oklahoma to Pinnacle Mountain State Park in
Arkansas for 225 miles.

Printer-friendly guides to Billy Creek Recreation Area and Billy Creek Trail.

<p>The camping area lies along a small stream, which provides a great spot to fish for sunfish in the small pools.&nbsp;</p><p align="left">Billy Creek Trail starts here and climbs to the top of Winding Stair Mountain.&nbsp;&nbsp;The trail intersects the Ouachita National Recreation Trail, which travels east from Talimena State Park in Oklahoma to Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Arkansas for 225 miles.</p><p align="left">Printer-friendly guides to <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm9_039453.pdf">Billy Creek Recreation Area</a> and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5084283.pdf">Billy Creek Trail</a>.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Billy Creek Recreation Area

## 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.

## Recreation

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.

## Facilities

Developed RV/Tent campsites, paved roadway and campsites, vault toilets.
Currently there is not water available at the campground. No electricity
available at campground.

## Natural Features

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.

## Nearby Attractions

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Developed RV/Tent campsites, paved roadway and campsites, vault toilets. Currently there is not water available at the campground.  No electricity available at campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Mountain top and valley views can be seen from Emerald Vista located adjacent to the campground.  All campsites in the campground are well shaded.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (918) 653-2991.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Ouachita National Recreation Trail:  https://friendsoftheouachita.org/wp/</p>
<p>Cedar Lake Recreation Area, Campground and Equestrian Camp</p>
<p>Talimena Scenic Byway</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once payment is made on-site, we do not offer refunds or modifications.</p>

Honor box is available for payment. Scan & Pay with credit card or debit card
is an option as well.

Sunrise over the Ouachita Mountains - Emerald Vista

Emerald Vista Sunrise

View of the Ouachita Mountains and Valleys below from Emerald Vista.

Emerald Vista Overlook

Winter view from Winding Stair Campground overlooking the valley below

Winding Stair Campsites - Winter

Winding Stair Campsites

Fall view of Winding Stair Campground

Campsites are well shaded by the tall pine trees through-out the campground.

Winding Stair Campsites - Spring

Located adjacent to the Winding Stair Campground, Emerald Vista provides a beautiful mountain top view of the surrounding mountains and valleys below.

Mountain Top Views from Emerald Vista

Winding Stair Campground (OK)

## Overview

Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood-forested
mountains of the Ouachita National Forest. The campground is situated on the
shores of the scenic lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing,
horseback riding and hiking.

## Recreation

The campground is a popular starting point for the Winding Stair Mountain
Equestrian Trails, a system of over 70 miles of marked horseback riding
trails.  

Hiking, swimming, boating and fishing on Cedar Lake are popular activities. A
swimming area, boat ramp and fishing piers are available within the recreation
area.  
  
A hiking trail traverses around the the perimeter of Cedar Lake offering
varied views of the lake and its tributaries.

The Talimena Scenic Byway is located within 10 miles of the campground,
offering mountain top views of the valleys around Cedar Lake and historic
sites along the way.

The Talihina State Park, the western terminus of the Ouachita National
Recreation Trail (OT), is located 21 miles from the Cedar Lake Campground. The
OT extends across the Forest for 192 miles, the longest continuous trail
system on the Forest.

Kelly Branch Rifle Range is located 10 miles from the recreation area.

Cedar Lake Campground offers a wide variety of camping opportunities, from
campsites with electric and water at the campsites, basic campsites with no
electric or water at the campsites and tent sites.

Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp is one of the largest equestrian campgrounds in the
Southern Region with amenities such as electrical/water connections and
corrals at the campsites.

## Facilities

The campground offers a variety of sites, including equestrian, group and
family sites. Shady Lane (SHRV) sites have electric and water hookups; Sandy
Beach sites have electric and water connections; North Shore family sites are
basic campsites with community water spigots scattered through the area and no
electrical connections. Most equestrian sites have electric and water
connections at the campsites.  
  
Picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and lantern posts are provided, as are
flush toilets, warm showers and drinking water. Picnic pavilions are on-site.
Horse corrals are located within the equestrian area.

## Natural Features

Cedar Lake covers 86 acres and is situated at an elevation of 900 feet. Fall
foliage season usually occurs from the last two weeks in October to the first
two weeks in November.  
  
The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and
southeastern Oklahoma. The forest encompasses 700 miles of trails, 43 vistas,
six wilderness areas and the highest elevations between the Blue Ridge
Mountains and the Rockies.

## Nearby Attractions

Talimena National Scenic Byway is located 10 miles from the campground.

Ouachita National Recreation Trail (OT), western terminus trailhead is located
at the Talihina State Park, 21 miles from the campground.

Heavener, Oklahoma, Heavener Runestone Park is located 14 miles from the
campground.

## Charges & Cancellations

Refunds may be requested for the following:

  * Death
  * Medical emergency
  * Storm event
  * Mechanical

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood-forested mountains of the Ouachita National Forest. The campground is situated on the shores of the scenic lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, horseback riding and hiking.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The campground is a popular starting point for the Winding Stair Mountain Equestrian Trails, a system of over 70 miles of marked horseback riding trails.<br></p>
<p>Hiking, swimming, boating and fishing on Cedar Lake are popular activities. A swimming area, boat ramp and fishing piers are available within the recreation area. <br><br>A hiking trail traverses around the the perimeter of Cedar Lake offering varied views of the lake and its tributaries.   </p>
<p>The Talimena Scenic Byway is located within 10 miles of the campground, offering mountain top views of the valleys around Cedar Lake and historic sites along the way. </p>
<p>The Talihina State Park, the western terminus of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail (OT), is located 21 miles from the Cedar Lake Campground.  The OT extends across the Forest for 192 miles, the longest continuous trail system on the Forest.   </p>
<p>Kelly Branch Rifle Range is located 10 miles from the recreation area.  </p>
<p>Cedar Lake Campground offers a wide variety of camping opportunities, from campsites with electric and water at the campsites, basic campsites with no electric or water at the campsites and tent sites.</p>
<p>Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp is one of the largest equestrian campgrounds in the Southern Region with amenities such as electrical/water connections and corrals at the campsites.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers a variety of sites, including equestrian, group and family sites. Shady Lane (SHRV) sites have electric and water hookups; Sandy Beach sites have electric and water connections; North Shore family sites are basic campsites with community water spigots scattered through the area and no electrical connections. Most equestrian sites have electric and water connections at the campsites.<br> <br>Picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and lantern posts are provided, as are flush toilets, warm showers and drinking water. Picnic pavilions are on-site. Horse corrals are located within the equestrian area.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Cedar Lake covers 86 acres and is situated at an elevation of 900 feet. Fall foliage season usually occurs from the last two weeks in October to the first two weeks in November. 
<br/><br/>
The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. The forest encompasses 700 miles of trails, 43 vistas, six wilderness areas and the highest elevations between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Rockies.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Talimena National Scenic Byway is located 10 miles from the campground.</p>

<p>Ouachita National Recreation Trail (OT), western terminus trailhead is located at the Talihina State Park, 21 miles from the campground.</p>

<p>Heavener, Oklahoma, Heavener Runestone Park is located 14 miles from the campground.</p>

<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Refunds may be requested for the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Death</li>
<li>Medical emergency</li>
<li>Storm event</li>
<li>Mechanical</li>
</ul>

Cedar Lake

CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) - Sandy Beach Swim Site

CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA)

Pavilion at Sandy Beach Swim Site and Day Use Area

CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA) - Sandy Beach Loop

Cedar Lake (Oklahoma)

The Shady Lane Dump Station and North Shore Dump Station are out of service
until repairs can be made.

Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood-forested
mountains of Ouachita National Forest. The campground is situated on the
shores of the scenic lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing,
horseback riding and hiking. This 86-acre lake (shown in this detail aerial
photo), surrounded by pine and oak covered hills, is a perfect place to enjoy
the sights and sounds of nature.

**Overview:**

The campground sits along the shoreline of a 86-acre lake constructed by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. Surrounded by pine and oak covered
hills, campers and day use visitors can choose from a wide variety of outdoor
activities to include picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking the
3-mile lake perimeter trail and horseback riding on the areas equestrian
trails. The campground has a variety of campground amenities, ranging from
campsites with no services to campsites with electric, water and sewer
connections. The 90-campsite campground is divided into four separate loops,
Equestrian, Sandy Beach, Shady Lane and Northshores. Day Use facilities are
located at Sandy Beach and Northshores. Cedar Lake is located approximately
12-miles south of Heavener, Oklahoma.

**Natural Features:**

Cedar Lake covers 86 acres and is situated at an elevation of 900 feet. Fall
foliage season usually occurs from the last two weeks in October to the first
two weeks in November.  
  
The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and
southeastern Oklahoma. The forest encompasses 700 miles of trails, 43 vistas,
six wilderness areas and the highest elevations between the Blue Ridge
Mountains and the Rockies.

**Recreation:**

The campground is a popular starting point for the Winding Stair Mountain
Equestrian Trails, a system of over 70 miles of marked horseback riding
trails.  
  
Swimming, boating and fishing on Cedar Lake are popular activities. Swimming
areas, a boat ramp and fishing piers are available within the recreation area.  
  
Playgrounds, a volleyball court and hiking trails are also available. Talimena
Scenic Drive is within 10 miles of the campground.

**Facilities:**

The campground offers a variety of sites, including equestrian, group and
family sites. Shady Lane (SHRV) sites have electric, sewer and water hookups;
Sandy Beach sites have electric hookups only; North Shore family sites are
primitive without hookups. Most equestrian sites have electric hookups.  
  
Picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and lantern posts are provided, as are
flush toilets, warm showers and drinking water. Picnic pavilions are on-site.
Horse corrals and a pay phone are located within the equestrian area.

Fishing is a popular activity due to the large-mouth bass, catfish and
bluegill stocked regularly in the lake. No motors larger than 7 1/2 horsepower
are allowed. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 North
Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, 405-744-1039 regulates fishing and hunting.
Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish
available include: Bass, Catfish, Panfish; Types of fishing available include:
Bait; Boat Launch available

Guide to Cedar Lake Recreation Area

Guide to Cedar Lake Recreation Area - Spanish

<p>Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood-forested mountains of Ouachita National Forest. The campground is situated on the shores of the scenic lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, horseback riding and hiking.&nbsp;This 86-acre lake (<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5238012">shown in this detail aerial photo</a>), surrounded by pine and oak covered hills, is a perfect place to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>The campground sits along the shoreline of a 86-acre lake constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930&#39;s. Surrounded by pine and oak covered hills, campers and day use visitors can choose from a wide variety of outdoor activities to include picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking the 3-mile lake perimeter trail and horseback riding on the areas equestrian trails. The campground has a variety of campground amenities, ranging from campsites with no services to campsites with electric, water and sewer connections. The 90-campsite campground is divided into four separate loops, Equestrian, Sandy Beach, Shady Lane and Northshores. Day Use facilities are located at Sandy Beach and Northshores. Cedar Lake is located approximately 12-miles south of Heavener, Oklahoma.</p><p><strong>Natural Features:</strong></p><p>Cedar Lake covers 86 acres and is situated at an elevation of 900 feet. Fall foliage season usually occurs from the last two weeks in October to the first two weeks in November.&nbsp;<br /><br />The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. The forest encompasses 700 miles of trails, 43 vistas, six wilderness areas and the highest elevations between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Rockies.</p><p><strong>Recreation:</strong></p><p>The campground is a popular starting point for the Winding Stair Mountain Equestrian Trails, a system of over 70 miles of marked horseback riding trails.&nbsp;<br /><br />Swimming, boating and fishing on Cedar Lake are popular activities. Swimming areas, a boat ramp and fishing piers are available within the recreation area.&nbsp;<br /><br />Playgrounds, a volleyball court and hiking trails are also available. Talimena Scenic Drive is within 10 miles of the campground.</p><p><strong>Facilities:</strong></p><p>The campground offers a variety of sites, including equestrian, group and family sites. Shady Lane (SHRV) sites have electric, sewer and water hookups; Sandy Beach sites have electric hookups only; North Shore family sites are primitive without hookups. Most equestrian sites have electric hookups.&nbsp;<br /><br />Picnic tables, grills, campfire rings and lantern posts are provided, as are flush toilets, warm showers and drinking water. Picnic pavilions are on-site. Horse corrals and a pay phone are located within the equestrian area.</p><p>Fishing is a popular activity due to the large-mouth bass, catfish and bluegill stocked regularly in the lake. No motors larger than 7 1/2 horsepower are allowed. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 North Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, 405-744-1039 regulates fishing and hunting.&nbsp;Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Bass, Catfish, Panfish; Types of fishing available include: Bait; Boat Launch available</p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5085743.pdf">Guide to Cedar Lake Recreation Area</a></p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd600145.pdf">Guide to Cedar Lake Recreation Area - Spanish</a></p>

* Day Use areas: $5/vehicle OR $2/person (walk-in/bik-in/drop-off)
  * Picnic Shelters: $5/vehicle (if not in camping area)
  * Campgrounds: 
    * Single sites- $15/night
    * Single sites w/ electric- $20/night
    * Single sites w/ electric and sewer- $25/night
    * Double sites w/ electric- $40/night
    * Equestrian group campsite- $35/night
    * North Shores group campsites- $35/night

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