Buffalo National River$20
Steel Creek
Total sites: 40
Available Today: 39 FF*
Available this Weekend: 21 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 39 FF*
Available this Weekend: 21 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
1,002 ft
58°F
43°F
43°F
no signal
Steel Creek Campground, Buffalo National River, AR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Steel Creek Campground is part of Buffalo National River in Arkansas (1 hr 25 min east of Fayetteville, AR) with an elevation of 1,002 feet. There are a total of 40 campsites including 26 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid March to mid November. Max equipment length is 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (81)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 75% | |
| 4 star | 12% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@NicholasJ16506 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #10
The Buffalo National River & Steel Creek specifically, never disappoint. Fantastic experience through and through.
@MarcyD40287463 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #27
Beautiful campground and awesome riding along the Old River Trail.
@KirklandCD0BAF · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #11
Enjoyed the campsite. Beautiful part of the country.
@DaraPF3F4AA50B · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #10
Beautiful campground that is well kept.
@JenniferS83796 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #32
Best horse camp Ive been to so far. It is beautiful and challenging at times, we went just after a flood, so some trees were down but they could easily be navigated around. I would recommend a tracking app, at the very least a map. The trails can be confusing at first. Spent a week here and had plenty of trails to ride. We also hiked to the overlook and saw our camp from above, swimming holes close by and the water is crystal clear. Bathrooms are nice and clean. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. We plan on going every year.
@JasonB8429005 · Camped on Sep 20, 2025 at Campsite #1
Several noisy campers past 11pm. Otherwise ok
@BeckyT7954960 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #12
Beautiful scenery! Clean bathroom. Had a group come in long after quiet time shining spotlight in tents and just overly loud. Hiked hemmed in hollow, didnt make it all the way but beautiful area! Went late July night temps still cool. Will go again!
@Artm5060652 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #7
Camped at Steel Creek and floated from Ponca to Kyle's Landing. Incredible views. The rapids were challenging but manageable.
@BlairS2D2B9D5E · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #4
Tara was an amazing camp host and it was extremely clean and enjoyable experience.
@JulieH3977949 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #8
The campground is sufficient. The outdoor center in Ponca is outstanding with great sandwiches and a covered front porch with a bar and stools for eating. The Elk wildlife center was interesting. The local hiking trails were very scenic.
@JamesG6676411 · Camped on Nov 3, 2024 at Campsite #1
No cell service and no Ranger coverage nearly lead to a tragedy as the river rose rapidly on our second night. Our group, 6 guys, barely got out before being swept away at 2 am. All good, but could have been bad.
@ShermanG1BA4CD · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #29
Great trip, camp host was very friendly.
@JimT5716537 · Camped on Oct 16, 2024 at Campsite #27
Please post signs on the road going through the horse camp to drive SLOWLY! Drivers speed up and down that road, which is unsafe and blew dust everywhere, during this dry fall season. Better yet, a sign restricting traffic on that road to HORSE CAMPERS ONLY.
@KatherineFC652 · Camped on Oct 15, 2024 at Campsite #8
Campground was well maintained. The trails around the camp we clear and marked pretty well. Overall a great experience.
@DonB9851872 · Camped on Oct 12, 2024 at Campsite #28
Steel Creek remains to be at the top of my list. the camp host Paul was very helpful.
@MariW5C06D4740 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #6
Coming to Steel Creek is a yearly trip with family and friends, the campground never disappoints! The area is great, access to the river is wonderful.If you come early in the season the floating is great as well. Hiking in the area as abundant with many options from easy trails to more experienced ones. There are mountain bike trails close by and also rock climbing.
@JasmineND16D43 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #4
Always a good time at Steel Creek !
@TroyS7E16EF1AC · Camped on May 14, 2024 at Campsite #6
The facilities were very well taken care of. The camp sites were well marked and well taken care of.
@LisaB5569950 · Camped on Apr 18, 2024 at Campsite #4
Beautiful location. It is nestled in a valley right next to the Buffalo river and sheer rock formation. Unfortunately, I was unable to stay due to weather forecast of severe weather and tornado concerns. I will definitely stay here in the future.
@JoshRB8196AEE7 · Camped on Apr 7, 2024 at Campsite #31
Great experience.
@GraceW7F9B7FB8 · Camped on Mar 31, 2024 at Campsite #3
Great campground
@MakaylaL8FCDDA · Camped on Mar 21, 2024 at Campsite #4
It was a wonderful camping experience! Great bathroom facilities, a little packed at times but we went on spring break. Camp site #4 was back by the woods and away from other campers, it was great!
@WhitneyH920424 · Camped on Nov 4, 2023 at Campsite #7
Steel Creek never disappoints. We had a great time & the scenery is gorgeous. There were lots of other campers, but the sites are spread out enough you feel like you have plenty of personal space. The bathrooms were still open for the season & were clean & stocked with toilet paper & soap. The picnic tables were clean & in good shape. We will definitely continue to camp here.
@JoshR1751846 · Camped on Nov 1, 2023 at Campsite #8
Very clean and well kept campsites against the backdrop of Roark Bluff.
@PennyB1610807 · Camped on Oct 19, 2023 at Campsite #4
Beautiful campground, clean bathrooms. Wish there was more reservable sites.
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