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Steel Creek Campground

AR · Buffalo National River

Booking is hardest here in April (5/10) and easiest in June (3/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar4
  4. Apr5
  5. May4
  6. Jun3
  7. Jul3
  8. Aug3
  9. Sep4
  10. Oct5
  11. Nov5
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 26 tent-only sites

Activities: HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, KAYAKING, STAR GAZING, HORSE CAMPING, CANOEING, CAMPING, FISHING, RANGER STATION, PICNICKING, SWIMMING

Location

Where it is