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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
Perry L
VerifiedJune 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: B
We reserved our site for three nights. The camp hosts were wonderful - very attentive, professional, and friendly. The sites were well-cared-for, the toilets were kept as clean as could be, and the camp hosts made sure we knew about current bear activity. The two sites we ended up using were nicely shady (we had a tent.) We really enjoyed our visit and look forward to going again soon!
Perry L
VerifiedJune 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: B
We reserved our site for three nights. The camp hosts were wonderful - very attentive, professional, and friendly. The sites were well-cared-for, the toilets were kept as clean as could be, and the camp hosts made sure we knew about current bear activity. The two sites we ended up using were nicely shady (we had a tent.) We really enjoyed our visit and look forward to going again soon!
Mary L
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
We always enjoy camping at Buffalo! Hosts Janet and Eddie keep the campground clean and are super nice to visit with.
Mary L
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
We always enjoy camping at Buffalo! Hosts Janet and Eddie keep the campground clean and are super nice to visit with.
Gerald F
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: C16, Loop: C
Very nice campground. Clean. Sites adequately spaced. Easy to get to, that is right off the highway. Plenty of room for our 32-foot motorhome.
Gerald F
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: C16, Loop: C
Very nice campground. Clean. Sites adequately spaced. Easy to get to, that is right off the highway. Plenty of room for our 32-foot motorhome.
Carl H
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: B
Clean sites, well spaced out for privacy. Camp manager called to make sure we would be there on time and later stopped by personally to welcome us to the camp.
Carl H
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: B
Clean sites, well spaced out for privacy. Camp manager called to make sure we would be there on time and later stopped by personally to welcome us to the camp.
Terry A
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
I stayed for four nights. I attended a fly fishing event in West Yellowstone and spent a couple of days fishing the ranch section of the Henry's Fork. The campground was clean and quiet. Will be back someday.
Terry A
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
I stayed for four nights. I attended a fly fishing event in West Yellowstone and spent a couple of days fishing the ranch section of the Henry's Fork. The campground was clean and quiet. Will be back someday.
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
