Events
Campground Open House
Early June, Sunday – check back in 2026
Free!
For one Sunday each summer, Winding Stair hosts a free open house at the Campground. The gates are open—bring a packed lunch, relax by the river, explore our camping and glamping sites, visit our flock of Icelandic sheep, and see our free-range turkeys, ducks, chickens, and guineas. Tour our working, water-powered grist mill.
Farm Tour
Spring Farm Tour – Early May, Saturday
Check back in 2026
Held just after lambing season, this private tour invites you to explore the Mountain Livestock Farm with owners Greg and Stacy, as well as our campground and livestock managers. This is the original property where Winding Stair Farm began.
The tour includes:
- History of the area
- Viewing early native wildflowers
- Visiting our free range poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, guineas)
- Feeding our flock of Icelandic sheep (and holding a baby lamb)!
- See our water-powered grist mill in action
Fall Farm Tour – October 25, 2025 10 am and 1 pm
Limited to 20 people
This is a private tour with the owners (Greg and Stacy) of our water-powered grist mill at the original Mountain Farm.
The tour includes:
- History of the area
- Seeing our free range poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, guineas)
- Feeding our flock of Icelandic sheep
- Full tour of all three levels of our working grist mill
- See the 14ft. diameter water wheel in action
Watch live grain grinding: grits and cornmeal
Full-Campground Rental
- $2500 (_for 2 nights minimum) *prices may fluctuate
- Extra nights- $1050 each (taxes and fees included)
Our all-inclusive Full-Campground Rental offers the perfect setting for families, friends, celebrations, and nature enthusiasts. Tucked away in the heart of nature, Winding Stair Campground provides a private, peaceful environment where guests can come together and create unforgettable memories.
Whether you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion, gather for a family reunion, or explore the great outdoors, this package ensures that your event is filled with joy and connection. Enjoy exclusive access to the entire campground, with the freedom to set up your tents or enjoy our provided accommodations, all while surrounded by nature’s beauty.
Full-Campground Rental includes:
- Exclusive Campground Use: Full access to the entire campground, including all camping and glamping sites, Pavilion, River Access, and bath house.
- Pavilion: Perfect for group meals, the Pavilion is outfitted with a sink (hot water), food preparation table, charcoal grill, 3-burner propane stove, picnic table, stone fireplace and couches.
- Shed Access: Located next to the pavilion, this shed houses silverware, cooking utensils, grilling utensils, crockpot, griddle, portable tables, and a few extra camping chairs.
- Walk-In Cooler: Your group will have access to a walk-in cooler/fridge located in the camp store. Here you will be able to store your cold items during your stay.
- RiverFront Access: Enjoy sitting along the river or dipping your feet in the cool water when it’s hot. While not deep enough for swimming, you could tie a tube to a tree and float for hours. For those who enjoy fishing, catch and release fishing with barbless hooks is available within the campground borders.
- Bath house: Our communal bath house is split into men’s and women’s sides. Each side has 3 sinks, 4 toilets, and 2 showers with hot water.
- Up to 75 Guests: Guests can choose to sleep in any of our nine camping/glamping sites and pitch extra tents on the lawn. See Our Sites for camping/glamping options. Gooseberry House is not included
- Firewood/Ice: Your group will receive a complimentary pallet of wood (50 sticks) and 7 bags of ice. Extra wood and ice are available to purchase at the camp store.
- Hiking: Hiking trails of all levels are just a short drive in all directions.
- Camp Store: Forget something? Visit our camp store for sweatshirts, local meats, eggs and produce, toothbrush, toothpaste, stickers, ice cream, firewood, ice, etc.
Gooseberry House (not included) – 3b/2.5b: Gooseberry House sits across the street from the campground. This spacious house sleeps 8 and includes linens and towels, a well-stocked kitchen, a porch out back with a fire-pit, and more. Great for those in your group who do not want to camp, this house can be added to your full-campground rental.
