Buffalo River Trail (Ponca to Steel Creek)
6643 AR-43, Ponca, AR 72670
3.5 miles of trails
The 3.5-mile Buffalo River Trail section from Ponca to Steel Creek in Ponca, Arkansas, allows leashed dogs along the scenic route. Highlights include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. One of six dog-friendly trails in Buffalo National River.
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- Park
- Buffalo River Trail (Ponca to Steel Creek)
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Ponca, Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 36.0497, -93.3675
- Trail miles
- 3.5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.7 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
3.5-mile section between Ponca + Steel Creek. Leashed dogs welcome (one of 6 BNR dog-friendly trails).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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