Winding Stair is anything but a normal campsite, and that starts with its remarkable owner, Jeana. My buddy and I took a chance on one night here and left with more than we expected.
If you want a dependable place to experience dispersed camping in a beautiful location, this is it. The property feels untouched in the best way. You feel like a guest among the creatures. The views look painted, with layers of bluffs and mountains fading from purple to blue under a wide open sky. When we visited in June, the sunset was pink and orange. Andrew Wyeth would have been jealous.
Make sure you contact Jeana before you leave so she can give specific directions. The map gets you to the entrance, not necessarily your exact space.
Untouched means untouched, so don’t expect perfect roads or cars passing by. This is for people who do not want to park in a state park lot beside everyone else.
Jeana has poured her spirit into this property as a way to heal from unimaginable grief, and you can feel that care in every part of the place. She wants you to have the experience you came for. Meeting her is honestly part of the stay.
It is about 45 minutes from Robber’s Cave, with Krebs not much farther. After the wilderness, support the Italian community there with a restaurant or market stop. The Big Foot Museum is nearby too, so what else do you need?
Thank you, Jeana, for sharing this place. I don’t think it will be Oklahoma’s best kept secret much longer.
Enjoy every sandwich, Jeana.