Steel Creek Campground
Ponca, Arkansas · 1,562 ft · In Buffalo National River
Photos: NPS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,562 ft (476 m)1,562 ft476 m
Loops1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Buffalo National River 14
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Steel Creek Campground$20 a night0.7 mi
- Kyles Landing Campground33 sites · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.9 mi
- Erbie Campground3 loops · Drive-in, Group Site, Walk-in · 31 sites · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.7 mi
- Ozark Campground2 loops · OZARK PAVILION and Ozark Campground · 32 sites · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov10 mi
- Carver Campground8 sites · $16 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov17 mi
- WoolumFree26 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Group Campground 33 mi · Group area: Group Campground 43 mi
Open the park pageAmenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Toilets
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About
Overview
Steel Creek Campground is situated along the Buffalo River under the towering and picturesque Roark Bluff. One section of the campground offers 26 walk-in tent sites and another section of the campground offers 13 sites for those camping with horses. All sites are available by reservation only. Steel Creek is located about 3 miles (5 km) east of Ponca, just off Highway 74.
Recreation
Paddling conditions in the upper (westernmost) district of Buffalo National River are extremely dependent upon rainfall. On an average year, the upper river is only navigable by boat in the spring and early summer when consistent rainfall feeds into the watershed. Some sections on the upper end of the river are technical and should not be attempted by novices. For current paddling conditions, please check with an outfitter (visit our Guided Services web page ), call the Tyler Bend Visitor Center at 870-439-2502, or check the Buffalo National River Float Guide Dashboard
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Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Steel Creek Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms, 74% chance of rain83°70°
- ThuSunny, 13% chance of rain84°53°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 33% chance of rain60°42°
- SatSunny62°44°
- SunSunny69°53°
Nearby camping
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Buffalo Outdoor Center RV Park
RV Park · 2.4 mi · Ponca
West Campground
Campground · 3.1 mi · Ponca
Castle Bluff Camp
Campground · 7.7 mi · Wayton
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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