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River Access
About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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River Access
Water Access
- River Access
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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.
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
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,
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
