
+1
1 / 7





+2
National Forest
Winding Stair Campground (OK)
Hodgen, TX
Verify with the local Forest Service ranger district
Forest Service campgrounds vary by district. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and operating dates are set locally and change seasonally. Call the ranger district to confirm.
1 Tent24 RV
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Forest Service
Source of truth
- Recreation.gov details
Federal source for hours, fees, closures, and current availability.
Managing agency
- US Forest Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:US Forest Service - Ouachita National Forest · Hodgen, TX · 74939
Live availability
via Recreation.govSee every open campground nearbySame dates & filters, across the whole area
Availability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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.
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.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (25)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Winding Stair Campground (OK)
Trail
Emerald Vista Trail
Oklahoma
6.9 mi1,480 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Rough Mountain via Quachita Trail
Oklahoma
8.5 mi2,080 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
The Soil and You to Arboretum Trail to Struggle for Survival Loop
Oklahoma
3.0 mi364 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Billy Creek North Loop
Oklahoma
7.3 mi1,480 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Winding Stair Equestrian Trails Loop
Oklahoma
11.2 mi1,929 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Horse Thief Spring Trail
Oklahoma
13.9 mi2,913 ftgain
Expert
Nearby Campgrounds
Spot an error in our data on Winding Stair Campground (OK)?

