Steel Creek Campground offers 26 tent-only sites located 3 miles east of Ponca on Highway 74, directly adjacent to the Buffalo River with excellent river access for paddling and swimming.

Sites feature fire pits and picnic tables at $20/night, with flush restrooms and water spigots throughout; half the sites are reservable via recreation. gov while the remainder operate first-come, first-served with cash/check payment at the self-pay station.

The campground provides easy access to multiple hiking trails and a popular swimming area with a large boulder jump, making it an ideal base for both paddling and camping enthusiasts.