Nearest city Talihina, Oklahoma Established October 18, 1988 | Area 107 km² | |
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Location Le Flore County, Oklahoma, U.S. Governing body United States Forest Service Address Ouachita National Forest, Muse, OK 74949, USA Management United States Forest Service Similar Talimena State Park, Rich Mountain, Lake Wister State Park, Kiamichi Mountains, Ouachita Mountains | ||
Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area is a United States National Recreation Area located within the Ouachita National Forest. State Highway 1, known as the Talimena Scenic Byway in this area, bisects the recreation area. U. S. Highway 271 loops up through the summit. Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area and the nearby Upper Kiamichi River and Black Fork Mountain Wilderness areas were created by an act of Congress on October 18, 1988.
The recreational area consists of 26,445 acres (107.02 km2) with many campgrounds, an 85 acres (340,000 m2) lake and many hiking trails. It lies mostly within LeFlore County, Oklahoma. A 45 miles (72.420479999999 km) section of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail passes through the recreation area providing for diverse hiking opportunities. Other activities include camping, fishing, hunting, and hang-gliding.