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Buffalo (Idaho)

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

Featured amenities

River Access

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

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.

Review Summary

4.5
594 reviews
5
67.7%
402
4
23.2%
138
3
4.7%
28
2
2.7%
16
1
1.7%
10

Verl R

Verified

September 18, 2022 Stayed at: B03, Loop: B

4

it is a great place to stay.

Verl R

Verified

September 18, 2022 Stayed at: B03, Loop: B

4

it is a great place to stay.

Becky S

Verified

September 17, 2022 Stayed at: C10, Loop: C

5

Loved our camp host! The Marks are simply the very best! the best. . The only thing that could be improved is the road coming into each area. The potholes are getting bigger and deeper.
The new restrooms aren't as nice as some that they use to have. Loved the flushing toilets and electricity in the ones they use to have in A and B. The new ones stink horribly!

Becky S

Verified

September 17, 2022 Stayed at: C10, Loop: C

5

Loved our camp host! The Marks are simply the very best! the best. . The only thing that could be improved is the road coming into each area. The potholes are getting bigger and deeper.
The new restrooms aren't as nice as some that they use to have. Loved the flushing toilets and electricity in the ones they use to have in A and B. The new ones stink horribly!

Shawlan R

Verified

September 15, 2022 Stayed at: C03, Loop: C

5

Great place to stay. Facilities are always clean and sanitary.

Shawlan R

Verified

September 15, 2022 Stayed at: C03, Loop: C

5

Great place to stay. Facilities are always clean and sanitary.

Delmar B

Verified

September 13, 2022 Stayed at: B15, Loop: B

5

We love this campground. I really hate that they have taken out the flush bathrooms and replaced with pit toilets. Also, the road needs a lot of work. It's getting harder and harder to dodge the pot holes.
Having said all that, the camp ground hosts are the best. The cute host in A/B loop decorated each site with a patriotic item on the number pole. They always check in to make sure we are being safe and have supplies. I wish this place wasn't so popular. It's getting harder to get a reservation.

Delmar B

Verified

September 13, 2022 Stayed at: B15, Loop: B

5

We love this campground. I really hate that they have taken out the flush bathrooms and replaced with pit toilets. Also, the road needs a lot of work. It's getting harder and harder to dodge the pot holes.
Having said all that, the camp ground hosts are the best. The cute host in A/B loop decorated each site with a patriotic item on the number pole. They always check in to make sure we are being safe and have supplies. I wish this place wasn't so popular. It's getting harder to get a reservation.

John M

Verified

September 11, 2022 Stayed at: C12, Loop: C

4

Excellent place to stay!

John M

Verified

September 11, 2022 Stayed at: C12, Loop: C

4

Excellent place to stay!

Location Buffalo (Idaho)

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

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

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