Camp ObserverSteel Creek Campground
$20.00/night
Camp site features
Across 39 camp sites:
- Fire pit: all 39 sites
- Pets allowed: all 39 sites
- Largest party: 6 people
- Equipment: Horse, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, SMALL TENT, Tent
Fees
Fees for the walk-in tent sites and primitive horse-only sites (non-electric) are $20 a night for up to 6 people and per site. Horse-only sites are allowed up to 6 stock per site.
Directions
From Fayetteville, Arkansas drive north and take US Highway 412 East for approximately 42 miles (67.5 km) to the intersection with State Highway 21. Take highway 21 South for approximately 17 miles (27 km) to the intersection of State Highway 43. Here, take highway 43 East for about 5 miles (8 km) to the intersection of State Highway 74. Here, turn right onto highway 74 and drive about 2 miles (3.2 km) to Steel Creek Road. Turn left and drive approximately .5 miles (.8 km) down into the campground. At the bottom of the hill the main campground will be to your left and the horse camp will be to your right.
From Little Rock, Arkansas take Interstate 40 West for approximately 93 miles (150 km) to Exit 64. At Exit 64 take Business Highway 64 west through the town of Lamar for about 4 miles (6.5 km) to the intersection of State Highway 21. Take Highway North for about 48 miles (77 km) to the intersection of State Highway 43. Here, take highway 43 East for about 5 miles (8 km) to the intersection of State Highway 74. Here, turn right onto highway 74 and drive about 2 miles (3.2 km) to Steel Creek Road. Turn left and drive approximately .5 miles (.8 km) down into the campground. At the bottom of the hill the main campground will be your left and the horse camp will be on your right.
From Springfield, Missouri take US Highway 65 South for approximately 70 miles (112.6 km) to the town of Harrison. In Harrison, take State Highway 7 South about 1 mile (1.6 km) through downtown Harrison until you come to the intersection of State Highway 43 on your right. Follow highway 43 for about 25 miles (40 km) until to get to the intersection of State Highway 74. Turn left onto highway 74 and drive about 2 miles (3.2 km) to Steel Creek Road. Turn left and drive approximately .5 miles (.8 km) down into the campground. At the bottom of the hill the main campground will be your left and the horse camp will be on your right.
Stay Limit
Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Jeana W
Loop:Main Loop
Site:
Reviewed 11 days ago
Nice campground- fall trip so grounds were extremely clean, very few people, and rangers were very polite and helpful showing us how to access WiFi to make calls.
Tom M
Loop:Horse Camp
Site:
Reviewed 13 days ago
Steel creek campground never disappoints. The views are spectacular period it is mostly peaceful but there is a lot of traffic. I wish they would limit the through traffic right in front of the horse camp. And limit it to only the horse campers. .It would be much safer. They campsite area was very clean and well maintained. Please please fix the switchback road leading from the highway down to the camp. It is very unsafe and in need of repair. Difficult, when pulling a trailer full of horses.
Andrea M
Loop:Main Loop
Site:
Reviewed 16 days ago
I stayed at site 6. It was right in the middle but did not have any very-near neighbors. We were happy with our spot! Most of the sites appeared to be quite flat and open. There was plenty of parking and bathrooms were clean. Only real problem was the quiet hours were not enforced at all, and the campground was full. A large party was loud until past midnight, and then another party was very loud packing up before 6am the next morning. The location is great but not the best if you’re looking for a restful night.
Joe F
Loop:Main Loop
Site:
Reviewed 20 days ago
Hiking maps are available in the Ranger Station but the Ranger Station was closed during my weekday camping trip. It would be nice to have those available outside of the Station office when it is not staffed.
Gregory S
Loop:Main Loop
Site:
Reviewed 23 days ago
The campsite is neat, clean, and well run.
The restrooms are clean, and well maintained.
The location of the campground is spectacular.
The only issue at all is the condition of the road coming into the campground ( needs a little repair work)
Oliver P
Loop:Main Loop
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Great place to camp.
Season dates
Peak season
Mar 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
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Peak season
Mar 15, 2027 – Nov 14, 2027
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Peak season
Mar 15, 2028 – Nov 14, 2028
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