| Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area | |
| Map: | USA |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Map Alt: | A map of the United States showing the location of Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area |
| Location: | Le Flore County, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nearest City: | Talihina, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates: | 34.7479°N -94.7863°W |
| Area: | 26,445 acres (107.02 km2) |
| Established: | October 18, 1988 |
| Governing Body: | United States Forest Service |
| Website: | http://www.fs.usda.gov/ouachita |
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 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.[1]
The recreational area consists of 26445acres, comprising the Winding Stair Mountains, several campgrounds, an 85acres lake and many hiking trails. It lies mostly within LeFlore County, Oklahoma. A 45miles 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.[1]