Buffalo (Idaho)

Buffalo Campground Entrance Just off of US 20
BUFFALO (IDAHO)
BUFFALO (IDAHO)
BUFFALO (IDAHO)
BUFFALO (IDAHO)

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

48 total sites

RV Sites

48 sites

About Buffalo (Idaho)

Buffalo Campground is located 26 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana and 25 miles north of Ashton, Idaho in beautiful Island Park, Idaho. Buffalo is a large campground just off U.S. Highway 20 on the banks of the Buffalo River at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Number of accommodations: 48

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

48 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 B02, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B03, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B04, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B05, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B06, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B07, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B08, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B09, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B10, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B11, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B12, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B13, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B14, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B15, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C01, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C02, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C03, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C04, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C05, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C06, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C07, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C08, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C09, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C10, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C11, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C12, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C13, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C14, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C15, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C16, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C17, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C18, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F01, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F02, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F03, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F04, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F05, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F06, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F07, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F08, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F09, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F10, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F11, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F12, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F13, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F14, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F15, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F16, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (645)

What Guests Are Saying

Buffalo Campground in Idaho offers a beautiful, clean, and peaceful environment, with spacious sites and friendly hosts who provide exceptional service. Many reviewers appreciated the campground's well-maintained facilities, including spotless bathrooms and ample space for maneuvering RVs. While some noted noise from nearby highways and the need for better river access, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
645 reviews
5
67.3%
434
4
23.7%
153
3
4.7%
30
2
2.5%
16
1
1.9%
12

Janice W

Verified

June 15, 2025 Stayed at: C17, Loop: C

5

Beautiful campground very clean. Campground house were very helpful. Bathrooms were clean. Right next to the Buffalo river.

Francesca A

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: B12, Loop: B

5

We camped here to be close to the west entrance of Yellowstone NP. This is the nicest and best cared for campground I have ever camped in! The camp host was attentive, kind and very helpful. The bathrooms were clean and the spaces were clean and well maintained! Would definitely camp here again

Keith J

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: C10, Loop: C

5

Beautiful campground on the river. Everything is very well maintained!

Francesca A

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: B12, Loop: B

5

We camped here to be close to the west entrance of Yellowstone NP. This is the nicest and best cared for campground I have ever camped in! The camp host was attentive, kind and very helpful. The bathrooms were clean and the spaces were clean and well maintained! Would definitely camp here again

Keith J

Verified

June 12, 2025 Stayed at: C10, Loop: C

5

Beautiful campground on the river. Everything is very well maintained!

Diana C

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: B11, Loop: B

5

We had a wonderful time at Buffalo campground. I want to say that the camp host Mary was wonderful. She was always
checking to see if we needed anything. The Camp Managers were great also! The whole team of workers taking care of
the camps and making sure everything was clean and that all campers were obeying the camp regulations was great. We were able to see quite a bit of wildlife just from our campsite. It was so enjoyable. The weather was beautiful and even the mosquitoes were not horrible! It just the was perfect, relaxing get away we needed! We will be there next year!

Diana C

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: B11, Loop: B

5

We had a wonderful time at Buffalo campground. I want to say that the camp host Mary was wonderful. She was always
checking to see if we needed anything. The Camp Managers were great also! The whole team of workers taking care of
the camps and making sure everything was clean and that all campers were obeying the camp regulations was great. We were able to see quite a bit of wildlife just from our campsite. It was so enjoyable. The weather was beautiful and even the mosquitoes were not horrible! It just the was perfect, relaxing get away we needed! We will be there next year!

Larry L

Verified

June 8, 2025 Stayed at: C11, Loop: C

5

Quiet, beautiful and peaceful.... great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of work, school or whatever else you need a break from. Clean campground. Good services, great camp hosts... only wish the fish were biting!

Larry L

Verified

June 8, 2025 Stayed at: C11, Loop: C

5

Quiet, beautiful and peaceful.... great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of work, school or whatever else you need a break from. Clean campground. Good services, great camp hosts... only wish the fish were biting!

Robert C

Verified

June 7, 2025 Stayed at: C14, Loop: C

3

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.

Location Buffalo (Idaho)

Address:
Highway 20
Island Park, ID, 83429
United States

Elevation: 1924 feet

Distance to downtown

0.3 mi drive to downtown Island Park (about 1 min)

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: September 7, 2026

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