STEEL CREEK CAMPGROUND
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 14 sites for those camping with horses. Half of the sites in the campground are available for reservations. Steel Creek is located about 3 miles 5 km east of Ponca, just off Highway 74.
Steel Creek has 26 tent only sites and 14 sites for campers with horses/stock animals six people and four stock animals allowed per site. There are no electrical amenities or water hookups, but flush restrooms and water spigots are available from approximately March 15 through November 14 each year.
The Buffalo National River flows free over swift running rapids and quiet pools for its 135-mile 217 km length. One of the few remaining rivers in the lower 48 states without dams, the Buffalo cuts its way through massive limestone bluffs traveling eastward through the Arkansas Ozarks and into the White River.
The Buffalo River Trail runs through Steel Creek and offers great day hiking or overnight backcountry opportunities.
Boxley Valley is nearby and is home to Lost Valley, an easy to moderate trail that leads hikers past geologic and water formations.
Floating 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.
Steel Creek Campground is located near Berryville, Harrison and Springdale
From Fayetteville, Arkansas drive north and take US Highway 412 East for approximately 42 miles 67.5 km to the intersection with State Highway 21. Take highway 21 South for approximately 17 miles 27 km to the intersection of State Highway 43. Here, take highway 43 East for about 5 miles 8 km to the intersection of State Highway 74. Here, turn right onto highway 74 and drive about 2 miles 3.2 km to Steel Creek Road. Turn left and drive approximately .5 miles .8 km down into the campground. At the bottom of the hill the main campground will be to your left and the horse camp will be to your right.
strongFrom Little Rock, Arkansas/strong take Interstate 40 West for approximately 93 miles 150 km to Exit 64. At Exit 64 take Business Highway 64 west through the town of Lamar for about 4 miles 6.5 km to the intersection of State Highway 21. Take Highway North for about 48 miles 77 km to the intersection of State Highway 43. Here, take highway 43 East for about 5 miles 8 km to the intersection of State Highway 74. Here, turn right onto highway 74 and drive about 2 miles 3.2 km to Steel Creek Road. Turn left and drive approximately .5 miles .8 km down into the campground. At the bottom of the hill the main campground will be your left and the horse camp will be on your right.
strongFrom Springfield, Missouri/strong take US Highway 65 South for approximately 70 miles 112.6 km to the town of Harrison. In Harrison, take State Highway 7 South about 1 mile 1.6 km through downtown Harrison until you come to the intersection of State Highway 43 on your right. Follow highway 43 for about 25 miles 40 km until to get to the intersection of State Highway 74. Turn left onto highway 74 and drive about 2 miles 3.2 km to Steel Creek Road. Turn left and drive approximately .5 miles .8 km down into the campground. At the bottom of the hill the main campground will be your left and the horse camp will be on your right.
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