Featured amenities
River Access
About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Buffalo (Idaho).
Rates, Sites & Availability
48 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
48 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (594)
What Guests Are Saying
Buffalo Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and beautiful location near the Buffalo River, making it ideal for outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. Visitors appreciate the spacious campsites and quiet atmosphere, although some spots can be tricky to access due to tree proximity. Overall, many guests express a desire to return, highlighting the campground's well-maintained facilities and accommodating staff.
What Guests Are Saying
Buffalo Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and beautiful location near the Buffalo River, making it ideal for outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. Visitors appreciate the spacious campsites and quiet atmosphere, although some spots can be tricky to access due to tree proximity. Overall, many guests express a desire to return, highlighting the campground's well-maintained facilities and accommodating staff.
Review Summary
Cathline C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: B
Safe and secluded. We felt comfortable leaving our property unattended during the day. The sights and nature were beautiful.
Cathline C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: B
Safe and secluded. We felt comfortable leaving our property unattended during the day. The sights and nature were beautiful.
Charles Z
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: F01, Loop: F
Buffalo campground is a great place to stay. The weekends are busy but the weekdays are quiet and relaxing. Hosts are friendly and courteous but hold campers to accountability to rules. The restrooms are clean and water is easily available. There is much to do in close proximity. There are 7 paved roads through the campgrounds that are good for biking. There is a road to the river for enjoyment. Have stayed there several times. Highly recommended. Stay wild, get out and enjoy 😉.
Charles Z
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: F01, Loop: F
Buffalo campground is a great place to stay. The weekends are busy but the weekdays are quiet and relaxing. Hosts are friendly and courteous but hold campers to accountability to rules. The restrooms are clean and water is easily available. There is much to do in close proximity. There are 7 paved roads through the campgrounds that are good for biking. There is a road to the river for enjoyment. Have stayed there several times. Highly recommended. Stay wild, get out and enjoy 😉.
Troy B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: B
Exceptionally clean. The camp hosts are on the job every day making sure that things are how they should be. It's a very convenient very well put together camp all in all a great experience.
Claire M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B
The campground is well laid out with nice spacing between sites. For us tent campers; however the B loop is too close to the many trucks on the highway. We ended up requesting a change of site from the host. The host was so helpful and kind. We moved to loop G which is deeper in and much quieter for tent campers
Troy B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: B
Exceptionally clean. The camp hosts are on the job every day making sure that things are how they should be. It's a very convenient very well put together camp all in all a great experience.
Claire M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B
The campground is well laid out with nice spacing between sites. For us tent campers; however the B loop is too close to the many trucks on the highway. We ended up requesting a change of site from the host. The host was so helpful and kind. We moved to loop G which is deeper in and much quieter for tent campers
Brian M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: B
Had site 9. Level site side to side. Paved pull through with gravel patio area. No hookups but water fill is next to site but would need a long hose if trying to fill from site. 32 foot fifth wheel and full size crew cab truck fit no problem. Verizon service good.
Brian M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: B
Had site 9. Level site side to side. Paved pull through with gravel patio area. No hookups but water fill is next to site but would need a long hose if trying to fill from site. 32 foot fifth wheel and full size crew cab truck fit no problem. Verizon service good.
Location Buffalo (Idaho)
Address:
Highway 20
Island Park, ID, 83429
United States
From West Yellowstone, Montana, take U.S. Highway 20 south for 26 miles.
From Ashton, Idaho: Take U.S. Highway 20 north for 25 miles. The campground entrance is .25 miles north of Ponds Lodge on the east side of the highway.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4264 / -111.369
Elevation: 1924 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Wildlife Caution
- Idaho OHV Safety Message
- A $7 fee for each extra vehicle will be collected at the campground
- No ATVs/OHVs allowed in the campground
- This campground has first come, first served sites
- Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: June 4, 2026
