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
Brent T
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: C
Everything was as listed. The reservation was correct. The campground was very clean and well maintained. The hosts were hard working and kept everything spotless. The only thing I wish is that they had full hookups.
Katherine D
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: B
We have camped at many Idaho state parks over the last 5 years, and the ones at Island Park are by far our favorites. Very well managed and clean with very professional hosts ( always friendly but not intrusive).
Devon P
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: F11, Loop: F
One of the best camp stays I’ve ever experienced. The campsite is a great location and it’s the by far the cleanest most well kept campground ive been to. The camp hosts were all so kind and made the experience something to remember. If you get the chance, stay here.
Kevin A
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: C
We enjoyed riding the trails around the area and fishing and floating the river. We love the area even thought it rained four days straight.
Keith J
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: C
Campground is always well kept and clean! This is the 3rd time for us this year.
The hosts are super to welcome and to answer any questions!
Teresa R
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: B
Campsite is clean and spacious enough for a 10 person tent. Convenient pull-through drive for RV use and easy access. There is a sink and flushing toilets in the nearby restroom. Campsite is located close to restaurants, gas stations and a local grocery store. Is located right on the river. The reservior is located not too far away at Buttermilk campground, for additional boating, fishing and swimming recreation. Located only 26 miles from West Yellwstone. The only negative is the noise from the highway.
Mary M
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: F12, Loop: F
This was our 8th year here. LOVE this campground!
david w
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: C
Buffalo is amazing! Beautiful scenery and very respectful campers and camp host!
Dee A
VerifiedAugust 28, 2021 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C
We enjoy visiting Buffalo campground every year. However it is getting harder and harder to get in. Reservation system is hard to navigate and is very inconvenient. We come from 6 hours away and cannot take a chance on the first come first serve sites. Our favorite loops are B & C and they are always gone.
Our campground host is very thorough and a pleasure to talk with.
Priscilla F
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: F16, Loop: F
Good camp site, friendly campground manager, at times generators with RV’s a little loud.
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. |
