Site 24 - Tent Site, Loop Main Loop
Buffalo National River | Steel Creek Campground
Type: TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC
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Site Details
- Campfire Allowed: Yes
- Checkout Time: 12:00 PM
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Site Access: Hike In
- Checkin Time: 1:00 PM
- Hike in Distance: 10
- Max Num of People: 6
- Min Num of People: 1
- Proximity to Water: N/A
Permitted Equipment
- Tent
- Large Tent Over 9X12`
- Small Tent
Driveway Details
- Driveway Surface: Gravel
- Is Equipment Mandatory: Yes
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Need to Know
All campers must register at the registration station upon arrival.
Sites 27 - 40 are only for campers with horses. This campsite is for equestrian use only. You must have horses to camp in this site. Camping areas designated as Horse Camps are reserved exclusively for visitors who are accompanied by horses. If you do not have horses, you may not camp in these sites. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in revocation of your camping permit and/or issuance of a citation for violating the terms and conditions of the camping permit.
Generators are only allowed to operate from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Full refunds are not provided due to weather or river conditions. For more information about our cancellation and refund policies, please visit this link. Steel Creek Campground, Buffalo National River - Recreation.gov
All park trails are closed to pets with the exception of the Buffalo River Trail, only on the section of trail between Ponca and Steel Creek, the Villines Homestead Trail at Ponca, the Mill Creek Trail, the Tyler Bend Campground trails (Spring Hollow, Buck Ridge, and Rock Wall in the Middle District), and all three Buffalo Point Campground trails (Forest Trail, Overlook Trail, and Campground Trail in the Lower District). Visit the park's hiking page for more information and maps of these trails.
Please be aware that some special events held at the pavilions or anywhere in the park (such as weddings, press receptions, concerts, et al) require a Special Use Permit in addition to the pavilion reservation. To obtain a Special Use Permit or additional information, please contact the Commercial Services office at (870) 365-2724. Information about Special Use Permits is also available on the park website at http://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/special-park-uses.htm
Please be advised that providing business services within an NPS unit is prohibited per CFR 5.3 without a written Authorization or Permit approved by the Superintendent. This includes services such as RV or tent delivery & set-up, firewood sales and delivery, shuttle (transportation) services, and guided hikes, floats, etc. For a list of approved visitor services and to learn more about working with Buffalo National River, please visit the Doing Business with the Park page on the park website.
