Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River
Reviewed Jul. 12, 2016

Great Campground, Very Popular on Weekends/Holidays

Great tent camping. The sand may be a pain, but the sandy sites drain away rain water faster than the grassy sites that had standing water for a couple days after a big storm. (The thunder echoing off of the bluffs surrounding this campground is an amazing sound to fall asleep to!) Bathrooms with flush toilets cleaned daily, but no showers. Weather and river reports posted at the bathroom daily. Foot paths to the river and access to hiking trails right there at the camp ground. Pretty much empty during the week but was over flowing with people on Memorial Day weekend, as were all of the nearby outdoor activity spots. We visited Hemmed-In Hollow and Whitaker Point while camping here. Both are great, but keep safety in mind, especially at Whitaker Point. Absolutely beautiful area. Be sure to check out the Elk reserve just down the road! Our NPS Volunteer, Jerry, was fantastic! Be warned: four wheel drive is highly recommended. The road is steep, has sharp, blind curves and is very narrow. But SOOO worth it!

  • Review photo of Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River by Leah H., July 12, 2016
  • Review photo of Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River by Leah H., July 12, 2016
  • Review photo of Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River by Leah H., July 12, 2016
  • Review photo of Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River by Leah H., July 12, 2016
  • Review photo of Steel Creek Campground — Buffalo National River by Leah H., July 12, 2016