Steel Creek Campground
dispersed · Ponca, AR
- fuel station1.5 mi
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About
Steel Creek Campground has 26 tent-only sites and 13 sites for campers with horses/stock animals (six people and six stock animals allowed per site). There are no electrical amenities, but flush restrooms and water are available from approximately March 15 through November 14. All sites are available for reservation at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Reservations can be made same day and up to 6 months in advance.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 1.5 mi
fuel station
Buffalo Gas Station
- 18 mi
propane
AmeriGas
- 19 mi
grocery
Hudsons
- 3.8 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 15 mi
trailhead
Buffalo Creek Trailhead
- 2.6 mi
attraction
Hike the Lost Valley Trail
- 0.6 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- n/a · Ponca, AR 72742
- nps.gov
Reservations & demand
Opens Recreation.gov for live dates. Roam Atlas does not show live site availability.
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.