🏞️ River Swim
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Winding Stairs (Little Missouri River)
A remote, undeveloped stretch of the Little Missouri River known for deep swimming pools and streambank hiking, more solitary than Albert Pike.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Remote river swimming holes
Managed By
US Forest Service (Ouachita National Forest)
County
Montgomery County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Little Missouri River corridor, downstream of Albert Pike, AR
Access Notes:
Remote backcountry access; no developed facilities
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace