About Buffalo (IDAHO)
Number of accommodations: 48
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (297)
What Guests Are Saying
Buffalo Campground in Idaho is a well-maintained and clean facility with friendly hosts, providing a quiet and enjoyable camping experience, especially in the fall. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful scenery, spacious sites, and proximity to outdoor activities like floating on the Buffalo River and visiting Yellowstone. While some campers noted difficulties with certain site access and occasional road noise, the overall feedback is positive, with a strong likelihood of returning for future stays.
What Guests Are Saying
Buffalo Campground in Idaho is a well-maintained and clean facility with friendly hosts, providing a quiet and enjoyable camping experience, especially in the fall. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful scenery, spacious sites, and proximity to outdoor activities like floating on the Buffalo River and visiting Yellowstone. While some campers noted difficulties with certain site access and occasional road noise, the overall feedback is positive, with a strong likelihood of returning for future stays.
Review Summary
Brad A
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B
Near enough to the highway to have road noise. Clean campground. Reservable. No rodent issue seen.
Edward C
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: C12, Loop: C
Very clean, beautiful river right behind our campsite. The West entrance to Yellowstone is only 20 minutes away,
Kevin A
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C18, Loop: C
I really enjoyed our stay, things went well for the most part. I look forward to going back.
Keith J
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: C
Beautiful campground on the River! We enjoyed the scenery and the ease of kayaking the river. Great cellular coverage too.
Bryan O
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C17, Loop: C
We love Buffalo campground. Quiet enough to relax and close enough to all the things we love about Island Park.
David N
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: C17, Loop: C
very clean, spacious campsites, Wuiet
Stephanie E
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: C
Quiet and just a nice clean area. Back in is a bit tough for 34’ fifth wheels but once in it was great.
Gary P
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: C
Nice campground and well kept
Jeff G
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: C
Camphost this year have been great stayed in c loop and he dose an amazing job
Pat F
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: C12, Loop: C
We LOVE this park right on or close to the Buffalo River. For those who love to paddle in the river or fish perfect! Thank you for finally paving the entry road to all sections!!
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
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Wildlife Caution |
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Idaho OHV Safety Message |
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A $7 fee for each extra vehicle will be collected at the campground |
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No ATVs/OHVs allowed in the campground |
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This campground has first come, first served sites |
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Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
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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. |
