The best campgrounds near Poteau, Oklahoma with climbing

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping! If you're an avid climber looking for the perfect spot near Poteau, Oklahoma, we've got you covered. With over 250 options in the area that cater to climbers, you'll have no shortage of places to choose from. Whether you're looking for a rugged adventure or a more relaxed camping experience, our top campsites have got you covered. Check out Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch (94 reviews), Robbers Cave Stables (51 reviews), and The Bike Inn (41 reviews) for some highly recommended options. And don't worry about breaking the bank, with prices starting as low as $15 per night. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like showers, potable water, and pet-friendly accommodations. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable climbing adventure in Poteau, Oklahoma!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping! If you're an avid climber looking for the perfect spot near Poteau, Oklahoma, we've got you covered. With over 250 options in the area that cater to climbers, you'll have no shortage of places to choose from. Whether you're looking for a rugged adventure or a more relaxed camping experience, our top campsites have got you covered. Check out Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch (94 reviews), Robbers Cave Stables (51 reviews), and The Bike Inn (41 reviews) for some highly recommended options. And don't worry about breaking the bank, with prices starting as low as $15 per night. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like showers, potable water, and pet-friendly accommodations. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable climbing adventure in Poteau, Oklahoma!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Hill Top Lodging

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17mi from Poteau · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Hackett, AR

Learn more about this land: Pull up primitive camp site. Hiking, fishing, and natural beauty of the forest and mountains. Bring your UTV for short excusions to enjoy ridge running near by mountain roads. Ask for details.

2. Winding Stair

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31mi from Poteau · 1 site · Tent, RV · Talihina, OK

Primitive camping on 35 acres of big trees and rocks. Secluded spots with level, cleared areas are available for tent campers and parking. Park near main road and camp close to your vehicle. Or park and pack down deeper into the woods for a wilderness adventure. Follow a wildlife path or blaze your own trail. The property has sloped and shelved areas. Several options are available for vehicle access. Busses, smaller campers, and vans may choose pull in locations with option to stay hitched or park separately. Motorhomes, RV, and 5th wheelers may use a pull through loop that offers easy in and out for vehicles up to 40ft. We typically have been only booking one group at a time, to provide a private camping experience. However, with the increase in booking requests, we occasionally accept more. When requesting a date block, let us know what kind of experience you are looking for, so we may better accommodate you. Hike into woods with all your gear for isolation? Live out of your self contained camper? Park your vehicle closer to road and tent pad? Rig sleeping hammocks in tall trees? Need string lights and a fire ring? A vintage van to lounge in and watch TV? Let us know! There is room to accommodate large camping groups with multiple vehicles. Free firewood is always available. Near the fire rings, you will find some stacked wood and tinder. You may collect more from forest floor. Nearby attractions and amenities : 4 miles to Lake Talihina and Carl Albert 5 miles to town with local shopping Ice, fuel, water. Farmers market, restaurants, and bar. Laundry, banking, library and hospital. Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area is a United States national recreation area in the Ouachita National Forest. State Highway 1, known as the Talimena Scenic Byway, 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), comprising the Winding Stair Mountains, several campgrounds, an 85 acres (340,000 m2) lake and many hiking trails. It lies mostly within LeFlore County, Oklahoma. A 45-mile (72 km) section of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail passes through the recreation area providing for diverse hiking opportunities. Also Nearby: Buffalo Mountain Hang Gliding Bigfoot Museum Shooting range Robbers Cave Sardis Lake Clayton Lake Lake Talihina and Lake Carl Albert Canoeing at Broken Bow Lake Fall Foliage Festival in Talihina Rune Stone, Heavener Choctaw Council House, Tuskahoma Choctaw Labor Day Festival Spiro Indian Mounds in Spiro Boom in the valley in July Little River Speedway World's highest hill at Cavanal Forestry Heritage Center Owner on-site

3. Ouachita National Forest

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342 sites · Mount Ida, Arkansas

The Ouachita mountains may become your new go-to for hiking, fishing, and camping in Arkansas.

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4. Robbers Cave State Park

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98 sites · Wilburton, Oklahoma

If you're a rock climber, naturalist, or outlaw this state park is gonna become your go-to spot!

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Public campgrounds near Poteau

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Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp

19mi from Poteau · 10 sites · in Ouachita National Forest

Spacious campsites surrounded by cedars.

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Cedar Lake Campground

19mi from Poteau · 90 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita National Forest

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Winding Stair Campground

23mi from Poteau · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita National Forest

Billy Creek Recreation Area

25mi from Poteau · 12 sites · in Ouachita National Forest

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Little Pines Recreation Area

25mi from Poteau · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ouachita National Forest

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Lake Wayne Wallace Campground

41mi from Poteau · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Robbers Cave State Park

Equestrian Campground

41mi from Poteau · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Robbers Cave State Park

Old Circle Campground

41mi from Poteau · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Robbers Cave State Park

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Whispering Pines Campground

41mi from Poteau · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Robbers Cave State Park

Bobcat Campground

41mi from Poteau · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Robbers Cave State Park

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Horseshoe Bend Campground

41mi from Poteau · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Robbers Cave State Park

Carlton Campground

41mi from Poteau · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Robbers Cave State Park

Stories from the community

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Kelly

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Winding Stair

Jeana had great communication! She answered all my questions leading up to our reservation. She also gave me lots of great information about the campsite and what was available or what we would need to bring ourselves. Although we did not get to stay at her place in the end, which was entirely on our end, we do plan on doing so in the future. We were absolutely happy with Jeana, her communication, information provided, questions answered and her follow up.

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Tracey

January 2025

Tent

2 nights at Winding Stair

I had an amazing time staying here. Things didn't work out how I planned, due to the weather. The host was extremely helpful and verg accomodating with the changes. But it was a beautiful place with an amazing view. It's still a bit of a work in progress, but I'm excited to see when it's all done. Me and Vincent very much enjoyed our stay. 😊😊

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Sarah

January 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Winding Stair

Jeana is an awesome host. The camping spot is a wooded mountainside with plenty of room to explore and roam. The dogs loved it and we had a great time! There's a cabin and established RV spot being built on the land.

Heather

December 2024

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Winding Stair

Loved tent camping here. lots of places to set up. But my favorite part was being able to have our dogs off leash. I would definitely stay here again.