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About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Tom S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C
We've camped here before. Nice, quiet campground. Yellowstone was closed, but there was LOTS to do in the area every day outside of the park.
Tom S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C
We've camped here before. Nice, quiet campground. Yellowstone was closed, but there was LOTS to do in the area every day outside of the park.
Diane S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
Beautiful week in a beautiful spot. The Camp Hosts were really amazing; so kind and accommodating. They did such a great job; they went above and beyond making sure everyone was happy. Also noticed when a spot vacated, they were in there immediately cleaning.
We had a very special week with our 30 family members that all had camp spots too! Thank You!
Diane S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
Beautiful week in a beautiful spot. The Camp Hosts were really amazing; so kind and accommodating. They did such a great job; they went above and beyond making sure everyone was happy. Also noticed when a spot vacated, they were in there immediately cleaning.
We had a very special week with our 30 family members that all had camp spots too! Thank You!
Jeffrey N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: C12, Loop: C
well kept and clean
Jeffrey N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: C12, Loop: C
well kept and clean
Jason D
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: F01, Loop: F
The camp hosts at loops F and G at Buffalo do an outstanding job. The camp was clean and the bathrooms were immaculate! They also saved me a couple of hours by allowing me to transfer my payment from 2 reserved spots to a FF spot. I was so pleased. I have been at other campsites where I have been made to pay twice, because I wanted to transfer. A little effort on their part made my vacation more enjoyable!
Jason D
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: F01, Loop: F
The camp hosts at loops F and G at Buffalo do an outstanding job. The camp was clean and the bathrooms were immaculate! They also saved me a couple of hours by allowing me to transfer my payment from 2 reserved spots to a FF spot. I was so pleased. I have been at other campsites where I have been made to pay twice, because I wanted to transfer. A little effort on their part made my vacation more enjoyable!
Brandy M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: B
We love this campground! It is so clean and the camp hosts are very friendly.
Brandy M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: B
We love this campground! It is so clean and the camp hosts are very friendly.
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.
Elevation: 1924 feet
0.3 mi to downtown Island Park (less than a minute by car)
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 10, 2026
