A walk-in tent campground located 3 miles east of Ponca off Highway 74. The facility features 26 tent-only sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook. Flush restrooms and water spigots are distributed throughout the campground. Half of the sites are available for reservation through Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance, while the remainder operate on a first-come, first-served basis. No RV hookups are available. The campground provides access to the Buffalo River and nearby hiking trails. Free camping is available during the winter off-season when water service is discontinued.
Half of tent sites are reservable
Open Mar through Nov
Steel Creek Campground: 26 tent sites. Fees: $20/night per site. Picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook provided.
Flush restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campground. Half of the tent-only section is reservable through recreation.gov.
Official Recreation.gov reservation page for Steel Creek Campground
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.
A walk-in tent campground located 3 miles east of Ponca off Highway 74. The facility features 26 tent-only sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook. Flush restrooms and water spigots are distributed throughout the campground. Half of the sites are available for reservation through Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance, while the remainder operate on a first-come, first-served basis. No RV hookups are available. The campground provides access to the Buffalo River and nearby hiking trails. Free camping is available during the winter off-season when water service is discontinued.
Half of tent sites are reservable
Open Mar through Nov
Steel Creek Campground: 26 tent sites. Fees: $20/night per site. Picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook provided.
Flush restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campground. Half of the tent-only section is reservable through recreation.gov.
Official Recreation.gov reservation page for Steel Creek Campground
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.