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River Access
About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
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Fishing
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2026 Season availability
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River Access
Water Access
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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
Robert C
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: C
We have stayed in C14 every summer for several years now. It is always clean, quiet and beautiful. However, this year the mosquitoes were awful! We have never seen it like this before. I know, it’s nature but it made being there a bit uncomfortable.
Robert C
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: C
We have stayed in C14 every summer for several years now. It is always clean, quiet and beautiful. However, this year the mosquitoes were awful! We have never seen it like this before. I know, it’s nature but it made being there a bit uncomfortable.
Don Z
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Only wish the water bibs were closer to spaces some are just to far to fill water tanks.
Don Z
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Only wish the water bibs were closer to spaces some are just to far to fill water tanks.
Steven A
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: C16, Loop: C
Janet was extremely helpful during the stay. Will miss her.
Steven A
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: C16, Loop: C
Janet was extremely helpful during the stay. Will miss her.
Larry N
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: C
The experience was good
Larry N
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: C
The experience was good
Trinkette B
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: F16, Loop: F
We originally made reservations in F loop which has no electricity. Upon arriving, we looked into C loop which has electricity. We found one site in C that was available and we were able to move into it instead. The site, C07 was a pull through and shaded. The campsite was very quiet and clean.We did hear some traffic noise from the main road but it wasn't bad. The restrooms were pretty clean as well. The camp host, Janet was a nice lady and very accommodating. We are picky with which campgrounds we will stay at and this one was great. Will likely stay there again.
Trinkette B
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: F16, Loop: F
We originally made reservations in F loop which has no electricity. Upon arriving, we looked into C loop which has electricity. We found one site in C that was available and we were able to move into it instead. The site, C07 was a pull through and shaded. The campsite was very quiet and clean.We did hear some traffic noise from the main road but it wasn't bad. The restrooms were pretty clean as well. The camp host, Janet was a nice lady and very accommodating. We are picky with which campgrounds we will stay at and this one was great. Will likely stay there again.
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
