Steel Creek Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $20.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- November 15 to March 15
- Sites
- 39 total · 39 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.0400, -93.3463
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Steel Creek Campground free?
No. Steel Creek Campground charges $20.00. 39 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Steel Creek Campground?
Steel Creek Campground has 39 sites on record. 39 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Steel Creek Campground open?
The season on record runs November 15 to March 15. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Steel Creek Campground?
Steel Creek Campground is located off of Highway 74 in the western end of the park. The campground is approximately 2 miles east of Ponca, Arkansas and 13 miles west of Jasper, Arkansas. The access road to Steel Creek is paved about 2 miles to the bottom. On the valley floor the road becomes gravel. The horse campground is to the right and the tent campground is to the left.
What is the weather like at Steel Creek Campground?
Summer in the Ozarks can be very hot and humid. Please check the weather forecast prior to your arrival and plan accordingly. The weather the rest of the year has the potential to be wet and cool or dry and warm. Please pay special attention to river levels and the rain forecast when planning a trip on the river. River levels can rise dramatically in a short period of time so please be aware of conditions.
What are the rules at Steel Creek Campground?
Quiet hours are between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Generators may be used between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Maximum length of stay in campground is 14 consecutive days. Use the trash receptacles for all other refuse. These measures will help prevent nuisance wildlife and keep the campground clean. Washing anything in the river is prohibited. You may use dead and down wood for firewood. All fires should be completely out when campsite is unattended. At all times, pets must be confined or on a leash not more than 6 feet in length. Pets should not be left unattended. Clean up after pets. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: call 911. Report all accidents and lost and found property to a ranger.
Nearby
- Steel Creek Campground0.7 mi
- Kyles Landing3.8 mi
- Erbie Campground7.7 mi
- Ozark Campground10.6 mi
- Deer Tower15.2 mi
- Sam's Throne Campground20.3 mi
- Haw Creek Falls Campground25.5 mi
- Ozone Campground26.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
