Steel Creek Campground, Buffalo National River, AR

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. 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. There is a fee of $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 (70)

4.6 out of 5

5 star		77%
4 star		13%
3 star		4%
2 star		3%
1 star		3%

@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.

@BarbaraT607139 · Camped on Oct 19, 2023 at Campsite #8

Camping on grass was nice, and the restrooms were clean. But, one camper had a large barking dog that was permitted to bark for 3 days. The sites are very close together and there is no privacy.

@SaraC4030409 · Camped on Oct 17, 2023 at Campsite #3

We didn't actually end up camping at Steel Creek since we have an overland tent (in the back of the truck) and there was no where to park it. With no park rangers to help we went back to Ponca and spoke with the Buffalo Outdoor Center who recommended we try Kyle's Landing. So I paid for camping twice. Kyle's landing was lovely.

@BrianaG8908691 · Camped on Sep 22, 2023 at Campsite #6

We really enjoyed our stay here. Bathrooms are basic with two stalls. Bathrooms were clean.There isnt much of a view from the campsites.No cell service or internet. Lots of good hiking trails nearby. Each campsite by the trees hasan unofficial trail down to the river. The campsites in the trees could have more underbrush cleared out so there is more room for tents etc. There is an official trail to the river for swimming etc.The rangers were very friendly and helpful. Would camp here again.

@JustinR3682506 · Camped on Sep 15, 2023 at Campsite #2

Ranger was extremely helpful while making his morning rounds and campsites were very clean. Had a great hike on the BRT and had multiple sightings of the nearby elk herd. Our kids loved the experience and the night sky was spectacular.

@DaleM7625488 · Camped on Jul 7, 2023 at Campsite #2

Always a beautiful experience.

@BrianR3295011 · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #4

Great stretch of the BRT from Steel Creek to Ponca.

@PatrickT198236 · Camped on Jun 17, 2023 at Campsite #5

We loved it

@MeganH3711255 · Camped on Jun 6, 2023 at Campsite #4

Beautiful secluded campsite right by the Buffalo. Well kept and quiet. Nice to get away from cell phone service and electricity!

@MarionH8C6B12E · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #2

We had a wonderful time camping at Steel Creek. Being so close to the Buffalo River is such a plus. All the grand kids had lots of fun playing in the river, looking at rocks, and catching tadpoles .

@Mackenzie474B2 · Camped on May 5, 2023 at Campsite #6

Beautiful campground! Mostly clean restrooms and overall great experience

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