Winding Stair Campground (OK)

$8.00/night

Winding Stair Campground, Hwy 1, Talimena Scenic Byway
Hodgen, OK 74939

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.

Camp site features

Across 24 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 24 sites
Largest party: 6 people

Fees

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

Directions

The campground is located on the Talimena Scenic Drive (Oklahoma State Highway 1), two miles west of US Highway 259 junction.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

10 reviews

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Kearlee G

Loop:Winding Stair

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Reviewed a month ago

I can't hear a couple of times over the past few years and have always had a good experience. The campground is developed enough that I can safely and comfortably set up my site, but not so developed that I feel like I'm separated from nature. There are tables, grills, fire rings, vault toilets, secure trash bins, and a great vista right on the other side of a thick cluster of trees where I watched the sun rise while sipping my coffee.

Eric W

Loop:Winding Stair

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Reviewed 6 months ago

I like this campground because it is quiet and along the TSB. Also it has a lot of forestry roads and hiking to enjoy. The campground is clean, and well maintained.

Eugene S

Loop:Winding Stair

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Reviewed 7 months ago

We’ll maintain, easy check in, beautiful. Stayed as a launching point to nearby trails, Rout 1 absolutely beautiful.

Gwen A

Loop:Winding Stair

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Reviewed a year ago

Beautiful setting.

Kenneth M

Loop:Scan & Pay

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Reviewed a year ago

Excellent views just a shirt walk from the campground.

Karl W

Loop:Winding Stair

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Reviewed a year ago

I hesitate to post a review because I don’t want everybody crowding out the place lol. It’s great. Be prepared for pit toilets if you don’t have an rv. Very nice camping for Oklahoma

Availability

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