Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bard Springs
VISIT DATE: 03/28/1997
UPDATE DATE: 4/12/2012
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Mena/Oden
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Athens
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Athens, AR, take State Rt. 246 west for 2.2 miles to
campground sign (Shady Lake Rd.). Turn right onto Shady Lake Rd.
and go 7.7 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,420 ft.
The campground is comprised of two sections. The "lower" section
is not suited for RVs. It has five sites with shelters. Access
road to campground is not RV friendly. The campground is primitive
but scenic and is near Caney Creek Wilderness.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 13
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Comments:
Bathhouse closed at time of visit.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Billy Creek
VISIT DATE: 03/23/1997
UPDATE DATE: 7/25/2010
STATE: Oklahoma
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Choctaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hodgen
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hodgen, OK, take U.S. Rt. 270 south 10.4 miles to U.S. Rt.
259 sign. Turn right after sign onto Rt. 259 and go 9.2 miles to
State Rt. 63 sign. Turn right onto Rt. 63 and go 5.7 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign onto Forest Rt. 6022 (dirt,
single lane with no turnouts) and go 0.1 miles to an
intersection. Turn left and go 1.4 miles to a "Y" intersection.
Bear left onto Billy Creek Rd. and go 0.1 miles into campground.
NOTE: Last 0.7 miles are gravel and rough.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 850 ft.
The campground is a short spur with a teardrop loop. The
teardrop shape means a second pass-through for recreational
vehicle will be difficult. The campground is adjacent to Billy
Creek with some sites overlooking the creek. A mix of mature
hardwood and pine provide ample shade. A few sites have pedestal
grilles while others only have stone fire rings. The dirt and
grass understory provide little privacy between sites. The
campground has an under-maintained appearance.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Billy Creek Trail (foot, dirt bike, horse, mountain bike) - 3.5 miles
Connector to multiple trails including the 35-mile Indian Nations Trail.
FISHING
Panfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cedar Lake
VISIT DATE: 03/23/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/2/2010
STATE: Oklahoma
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Choctaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hodgen
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Hodgen, OK, take US Rt. 270 south 5.5 miles to Cedar Lake
Recreation Area sign (Holson Valley Rd.). Turn right onto Holson
Valley Rd. and go 2.8 miles to Winding Stair Recreation Area -
Cedar Lake sign (Forest Rt. 7269). Turn right onto Rt. 7269 and
go 0.7 miles to another Winding Stair Recreation Area sign. Just
past the sign, turn left to the Sandy Beach and Shady Lane
sections or continue straight to the North Shore section.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 900 ft.
NOTE: Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp is in the same contiguous area.
Cedar Lake is one of three campgrounds in the Winding Stair
National Recreation Area and is composed of three sections,
a.k.a. loops - North Shore, South Shore/Sandy Beach and Shady
Lane. Shady Lane is a single loop winding through a stand of
mixed hardwoods, including oak and ironwood, and is the most
developed; Cedar Lake is nearby. These campsites have electric
and water hookups and some also have sewer. A small playground
is located near the bathhouse. Sandy Beach, once South Shore,
stretches along Cedar Lake's shoreline with electric and water
hookups that are included in the walk-in tent sites. Most
campsites in Sandy Beach have a view of the Lake with a swim
beach and small playground included. North Shore, although
recently renovated, has retained most of its CCC (Civilian
Conservation Corps) character. Heavily wooded, it could be
considered the prettiest section in the campground. It has sites
closest to Cedar Lake, a boat ramp and a fishing pier. Sites 66
through 72 are on a tight loop across from the North Shore Picnic
area and not recommended for large RVs. It provides the best
example of what the "old" Cedar Lake campground was like when
built by the CCC in the 1930s. Considering the entire
campground, one can experience just about any type of camping
from rustic/primitive to modern.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - no hookups
$15 per day - elec. & water hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $10 per day
$17 per day - full hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $12 per day
$21 per day - double with electric hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $13 per day
$23 per day - double with full hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 64
Total Sites: 71
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 71
No. Grilles on Sites: 71
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 10
No. Water and Electric Only: 37
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. With the exception of sites 66
through 72, the average parking apron size in the North Section
is 16' X 40'; sites 66 through 72 can best accommodate small RVs.
Most campsites in Shady Lane and Sandy Beach take any size RV.
There are two RV waste stations - one at the North section
entrance and the other across from the Shady Lane section.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 8
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers located at Shady Lane section. North
Shore bathhouse closed during winter. The public phone is
located at the Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp, about a 1/4 mile away.
The playground is located in the Shady Lane section.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Cedar Lake is 86 acres. No-wake lake with power boats limited to
7hp. Beaches are dirt and grass.
HIKING
A network of trails is available in the Winding Stair National
Recreation Area including:
Horse Thief Spring Loop (foot and horse) - 11.2 miles
Cedar Lake Trail (loop - foot) - 2.9 miles
Old Pine Trail (foot, interpretive) - 0.4 miles
FISHING
Largemouth bass, catfish and Bluegill
A wheelchair friendly fishing pier is available.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp
VISIT DATE: 03/26/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/2/2010
STATE: Oklahoma
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Choctaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hodgen
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Hodgen, OK, take US Rt. 270 south 5.5 miles to Cedar Lake
Recreation Area sign (Holson Valley Rd.). Turn right onto Holson
Valley Rd. and go 2.8 miles to Winding Stair Recreation Area -
Cedar Lake sign (Forest Rt. 7269). Turn right onto Rt. 7269 and
go 0.7 miles to another Winding Stair Recreation Area sign. Just
past the sign, turn left and proceed to the campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
NOTE: Cedar Lake campground is in the same contiguous area.
Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp, located close the 86-acre Cedar Lake,
is one of three campgrounds in the Winding Stair National
Recreation Area. Between the facilites and almost 100 miles of
horse trails, this campground has got to be the "Cadillac" of
horse camps. There are hitching posts all over the place and
ample room for horses at each site. Most every campsite has a
12' X 12' steel pole corral. Several "wash racks" have been
installed so horses can enjoy a good wash. The campground has
four loops designated D, E, F, and G. Shortly after entering the
campground, there is Loopl D on the left side. This is a loop
with undesignated sites. Although horse trailers can park there,
it appears to be intended for overnight trail riders. There is
also a large pavilion in Level D. Loop E has both sites with no
hookups and sites with electric and water hookups as well as a
combination of back-in and pull thru sites. This loop is the
most open and sunny with only fair privacy. Loop F has mostly
back-in campsite sites, ample shade and good privacy. Loop G
features lots of pull-thru parking aprons (some tight) and good
privacy. Numerous connector trails link the campground with the
many trails in the Winding Stair National Recreation Area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 thru $12 per day - no elec./water hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $3 thru $6
$17 per day - single w/elec. & water hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $11 per day
$23 per day - double w/elec./water hookups
Senior/Access Pass - $14 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 53
Total Sites: 53
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 53
No. Grilles on Sites: 53
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 47
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 26
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 50'
Comments:
Some paved, some grass parking aprons. An RV waste station is
located across from the Shady Lane Section of the Cedar Lake
campground (on the way into Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp).
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
Comments:
The showers are Wheelchair friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Cedar Lake is 86 acres. No-wake lake. Beaches are dirt and
grass.
HIKING
Hiking: Yes
Comments:
Cedar Lake Equestrian Trails - multiple trails w/varying lengths
for a total of 77 miles.
Horse Thief Spring Loop (foot)- 11.2 miles
Cedar Lake Trail (loop - foot) - 2.9 miles
Old Pine Trail (interpretive - foot) - 0.4 miles
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, Catfish and Bluegill
There is wheelchair friendly fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Charlton
VISIT DATE: 04/01/1997
UPDATE DATE: 4/12/2012
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Caddo/Womble
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crystal Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Crystal Springs, AR, take US Rt. 270 west for 3 miles to
campground on the right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 700 feet.
The campground has a single loop, identified as Loop A, on a hill top.
Loop A is close to the day-use area that has a premier man-made swimming
hole on Walnut Creek with a large grassy beach, abundant shade and picnic
facilities. The loop has retained much of its CCC characteristics. Close
to Rt. 270, some traffic noise can be heard in some campsites. Separation
between campsites, rather than vegetation, provides good privacy. Mature
mixed hardwoods provide lots of shade.
Lake Quachita, about four miles northeast of the campground, is a popular
destination for boaters. Charlton swim area and bathhouse were constructed by
the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) between 1935 and 1938. It
remains a very popular destination.
The area was homesteaded in 1850. The campground is named for
one of Arkansas' first federal lawman who lived in this area. An
interesting day trip is driving to the Lake Ouachita Vista on Hickory
Nut Mtn. (N34 33.858, W93 25.601). Drive west on US Rt. 270, 2.8
miles to Hickory Nut Mtn. Rd. Turn right and go about 4 miles on a
gravel road to the Vista and a gorgeous view of Lake Ouachita. Bring
your camera and a picnic lunch.
NOTE: Loops B and C were heavily damaged during a storm in 2011 and are
closed indefinitely.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 18
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10'X40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
Bathroom facilities are considered family-friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The swim area is dammed up portion of Walnut Creek.
HIKING
Camp Charlton Interpretive Trail (foot) - 0.8 miles
Charlton Trail - (foot & mtn. biking) - 3.8 miles
FISHING
Panfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Sylvia
VISIT DATE: 04/01/1997
UPDATE DATE: 3/2/2004
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Jessieville/Winona
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Perryville
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Perryville, AR, take State Rt. 9 south for 8.5 miles to Lake
Sylvia Recreation Area sign (State Rt. 324). Turn right onto
State Rt. 324 and go 4 miles to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 360 ft.
The campground, adjacent to Lake Sylvia, is located in mixed hardwood
and pines adjacent to a turkey habitat. Although sites 6, 7 and 8
have electric hookups, there is no turn-around for RVs; walk into the
sites before committing vehicle.
A nice day trip is the 27-mile Winona Auto Tour. There are seven
vistas. One, Crystal Mountain, is fun for the crystal rock collectors.
The tour, on Forest Rt. 132, is accessible from either State Rt. 7 or 9.
A brochure is available at the Jessieville/Winona Ranger District Office in
Jessieville, AR.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open 1st Friday in May through the 1st Monday, after the first weekend,
in October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - no hookups
$15 per day - water and electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 19
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 72'
Comments:
Loop A has paved parking aprons. Loop B has gravel aprons
and is tent camping only.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Comments:
Loop B has wheelchair friendly flush toilets. There are showers,
but they are cold.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Sylvia is 18 acres. The beach is grassy.
HIKING
Trees of the Forest Trail (paved, interpretive with braille
signs) - 0.4 miles
Sylvia Spur (to Ouachita NR Trail) - 0.4 miles
There are also a variety of short, interpretive trails and loops.
FISHING
Catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Little Pines
VISIT DATE: 02/05/2007
UPDATE DATE: 4/5/2012
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Poteau
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Waldron
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Waldron, AR, at the intersection of State Rt. 80 and U.S. Rt.
71, take Rt. 71 south 0.5 miles to Lake Hinkle sign. Turn right
after sign onto State Rt. 248 west for 11.1 miles to campground
sign. Turn left onto County Rt. 10 and go 0.2 miles to Little
Pines Rd. Turn right and proceed to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation 800 ft.
This single loop, manicured campground is located next to Lake
Hinkle in a thin mixture of pine and hardwoods. All campsites
have a view of the lake but those on east side of campground have
the best view. Besides the picnic table and grill, each site
also has a "prep" table and pole for a lantern. Boats can be
moored at the courtesy docks. The open grass understory provides
little to poor privacy. This is a popular campground with
anglers of all ages. One site may be occupied by campground
host.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $16 per day
Senior/Access Pass - $11 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and wider at front and will
accommodate any size RV. The waste station is adjacent to the
day use area's parking lot.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
Comments:
The bathhouse has a family unit room.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Hinkle, a no-wake lake, is 970 acres. The beach is grass
and dirt with foot bath.
HIKING
Little Pines Trail (loop - foot & bike) - 1 mile
FISHING
Largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, Hybrid Stripped bass and
saugeye
No fishing from courtesy docks.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Shady Lake
VISIT DATE: 03/28/1997
UPDATE DATE: 3/31/2012
STATE: Arkansas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Mena
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Athens
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Athens, AR, take State Rt. 246 west for 2.2 miles to
campground sign (Shady Lake Rd.). Turn right onto Shady Lake Rd.
and go 3.7 miles to campground.
NOTE: Shady Lake Rd. is composed of course gravel and dirt. It is
rough and one lane in some places. Traction for RVs may be
difficult on some parts of the road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,280 ft.
There are four loops, A through D. Some sites overlook Shady Lake and
the Saline River. Water spigots in two loops are located on bathhouse
wall. The campground is adjacent to Caney Wilderness. Consider hiking
the Tall Peak Trail which accesses the Tall Peak Fire Tower, built by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Loop A & D - open 1st wknd in March thru last wknd in November
Loop A - bathhouse - open last wknd in March thru 1st wknd in November
Loop B - open March thru November
Loops C - Same as Loop B
Loop C, site 22 (full hookups) - open 1st wknd in March thru last wknd in
November
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
$10 per day - single (no hookups)
$15 per day - electric & water hookups
$10 per day Senior/Access Pass
$16 per day - double (no hookups)
$21 per day - electric & water - double
$13 per day Senior/Access Pass
$17 per day - full hookups
$12 per day Senior/Access Pass
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 66
Total Sites: 66
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 66
No. Grilles on Sites: 66
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 1
No. Water and Electric Only: 20
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 43'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved and gravel.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly toilets are in Loops A and D.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 13
No. Threaded: 13
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Shady Lake is 25 acres. Grass beach. Power boats limited to
electric motors.
HIKING
Interpretive Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
Shady Lake Trail (mountain bike & foot) - 3.1 miles
Tall Peak Trail (foot) - 3.2 miles
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, Catfish and Sunfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Winding Stair
VISIT DATE: 03/24/1997
UPDATE DATE: 8/5/2011
STATE: Oklahoma
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Choctaw
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hodgen
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hodgen, OK, take US Rt. 270 south 10.5 miles to US Rt.
259. Turn right onto Rt. 259 and go 4.3 miles to Talimena Drive
sign (State Rt. 1). Turn right onto Talimena Dr. and proceed to
stop sign. Turn right onto State Rt. 1 (Talimena Drive) and go 2
miles to Winding Stair campground sign. Turn right at sign and
proceed into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,900 ft.
The campground is one of three in the Winding Stair National
Recreation Area. It is a single loop winding through a stand of
mixed hardwood and pine trees, and located on a ridge just off
Talimena Drive Scenic Byway. It is within walking distance of
the Emerald Vista, which offers a fantastic view of the valley
below as do a few sites on the outside of the campground's loop.
Each site has at least one pole for hanging a lantern and a
"prep" table for the cook. Solar panels are used to heat the
bathhouse showers. Lots of overstory and middlestory provide
ample shade and good privacy.
This is bear country; practise safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 1 to December 6
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$16 per day - double
NOTE: Fee reduced when potable water is unavailable.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. At the time of the authors' visit,
the water system was having problems with pressure - suggest full
water tanks.
NOTE: Low overhanging branches may be encountered on interior
road.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 5
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly and the bathhouse has a
private room for families.
NOTE: As of 7/27/2010, bathhouse inoperable; porta-potties
available. Check with ranger district office for status.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Access to Ouachita National Recreation Trail - 0.1 miles
Mountain Top Loop Trail - 2.2 miles
FISHING - No
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