Steel Creek Campground

Buffalo National River

🏕️ CampgroundOzark National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (154)

🟢 38 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 40 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Steel Creek Campground in Arkansas has 38 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, Horse Camp #33 - Horse Site–Horse Camp #39 - Horse Site next to each othersites Horse Camp #27 - Horse Site, #28 - Horse Site, #29 - Horse Site, #33 - Horse Site, #34 - Horse Site, #35 - Horse Site, #36 - Horse Site, #37 - Horse Site, #38 - Horse Site, #39 - Horse Site

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Main Loop #15 - Tent Site–Main Loop #18 - Tent Site next to each othersites Horse Camp #30 - Horse Site, #31 - Horse Site, #32 - Horse Site, Main Loop #01 - Tent Site, #02 - Tent Site, #03 - Tent Site, #05 - Tent Site, #07 - Tent Site, #09 - Tent Site, #12 - Tent Site, #15 - Tent Site, #16 - Tent Site, #17 - Tent Site, #18 - Tent Site, #20 - Tent Site, #21 - Tent Site

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Main Loop #23 - Tent Site–Main Loop #26 - Tent Site next to each othersites Main Loop #23 - Tent Site, #24 - Tent Site, #25 - Tent Site, #26 - Tent Site

Thu Sep 24 – Sun Sep 273 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Main Loop #25 - Tent Site

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites Main Loop #08 - Tent Site, #13 - Tent Site, #19 - Tent Site

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites Main Loop #10 - Tent Site

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites Main Loop #06 - Tent Site, #11 - Tent Site

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 13 in a row, Horse Camp #27 - Horse Site–Horse Camp #39 - Horse Site next to each othersites Horse Camp #27 - Horse Site, #28 - Horse Site, #29 - Horse Site, #30 - Horse Site, #31 - Horse Site, #32 - Horse Site, #33 - Horse Site, #34 - Horse Site, #35 - Horse Site, #36 - Horse Site, #37 - Horse Site, #38 - Horse Site, #39 - Horse Site, Main Loop #25 - Tent Site

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Horse Camp #27 - Horse Site — Lanter post with reservation card, picnic table and fire pit — **Site Horse Camp #27 - Horse Site** · Lanter post with reservation card, picnic table and fire pitNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #27 - Horse Site — Picnic table, fire pit, and lantern post beneath a shade tre — **Site Horse Camp #27 - Horse Site** · Picnic table, fire pit, and lantern post beneath a shade treNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #28 - Horse Site — A horse trailer parked next to a picnic table, fire pit and — **Site Horse Camp #28 - Horse Site** · A horse trailer parked next to a picnic table, fire pit and NPS

Campsite Horse Camp #28 - Horse Site — A horse trailer parked next to a fire pit and picnic table w — **Site Horse Camp #28 - Horse Site** · A horse trailer parked next to a fire pit and picnic table wNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #29 - Horse Site — Several horse trailers are seen parked in a row and surround — **Site Horse Camp #29 - Horse Site** · Several horse trailers are seen parked in a row and surroundNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #29 - Horse Site — Lantern post, picnic table, and fire pit are seen in foregro — **Site Horse Camp #29 - Horse Site** · Lantern post, picnic table, and fire pit are seen in foregroNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #33 - Horse Site — Lantern post, picnic table, and fire pit in the shade of nea — **Site Horse Camp #33 - Horse Site** · Lantern post, picnic table, and fire pit in the shade of neaNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #33 - Horse Site — Truck with horse trailer is parked next to a picnic table, l — **Site Horse Camp #33 - Horse Site** · Truck with horse trailer is parked next to a picnic table, lNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #34 - Horse Site — A dome tent is pitched in front of a truck and horse trailer — **Site Horse Camp #34 - Horse Site** · A dome tent is pitched in front of a truck and horse trailerNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #34 - Horse Site — Horse trailer parked next to a lantern post, fire pit and pi — **Site Horse Camp #34 - Horse Site** · Horse trailer parked next to a lantern post, fire pit and piNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #35 - Horse Site — Horse trailer is parked next to a picnic table and lantern p — **Site Horse Camp #35 - Horse Site** · Horse trailer is parked next to a picnic table and lantern pNPS

Campsite Horse Camp #35 - Horse Site — Truck and horse trailer with awning over camping supplies is — **Site Horse Camp #35 - Horse Site** · Truck and horse trailer with awning over camping supplies isNPS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20/nightEquestrian NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆154 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Steel Creek Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Steel Creek Campground?

Steel Creek Campground in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Steel Creek Campground?

Campsite fees at Steel Creek Campground run about $20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Steel Creek Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Steel Creek Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Steel Creek Campground a good campground?

Steel Creek Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 154 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Steel Creek Campground located?

Steel Creek Campground is located in Ozark National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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