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Kerry H
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2026 Stayed at: C12, Loop: C
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About Buffalo (Idaho)
Buffalo Campground is located 26 mi south of West Yellowstone, Montana and 25 mi 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 6.2 ft. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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B10, Loop: B
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B11, Loop: B
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B12, Loop: B
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B13, Loop: B
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B14, Loop: B
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B15, Loop: B
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C01, Loop: C
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C02, Loop: C
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C03, Loop: C
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C04, Loop: C
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C05, Loop: C
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C06, Loop: C
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C07, Loop: C
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C08, Loop: C
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C09, Loop: C
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C10, Loop: C
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C11, Loop: C
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C12, Loop: C
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C13, Loop: C
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C14, Loop: C
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C15, Loop: C
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C16, Loop: C
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C17, Loop: C
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C18, Loop: C
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F01, Loop: F
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F10, Loop: F
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F11, Loop: F
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F12, Loop: F
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F13, Loop: F
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F14, Loop: F
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F15, Loop: F
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B14, Loop: B
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C01, Loop: C
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C02, Loop: C
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C05, Loop: C
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C06, Loop: C
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C11, Loop: C
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C12, Loop: C
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C13, Loop: C
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C14, Loop: C
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C15, Loop: C
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C16, Loop: C
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C18, Loop: C
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F01, Loop: F
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F15, Loop: F
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F16, Loop: F
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Reviews
675 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.5
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Based on 675 reviews
5 stars
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Verl R
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2026 Stayed at: F01, Loop: F
great place to stay I will be back
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Chuck O
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 Stayed at: C07, Loop: C
Great camp host at this location! This is the best campground in Island Park, and the host take pride. This campground is very clean and taken care of. Will stay again
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Connie L
VerifiedAugust 27, 2026 Stayed at: C01, Loop: C
It's a beautiful place to camp. The camp host was very helpful!
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Roger P
VerifiedAugust 26, 2026 Stayed at: C13, Loop: C
Fantastic campground... second to none.
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Jason A
VerifiedAugust 25, 2026 Stayed at: F06, Loop: F
Host were great and bathrooms were clean.
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Keith J
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 Stayed at: F05, Loop: F
Our campsite was clean and easy to access. Restrooms were kept clean. Our camp host was absolutely awesome. She was very accommodating, helpful and friendly!! She could not have been better!
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April F
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 Stayed at: B06, Loop: B
We tried to cancel our camp site 5 time and it wouldn't let me. Kept saying try later. There for we were out the for for the weekend.
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William Bryan B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 Stayed at: F14, Loop: F
The camp ground was clean and beautiful.
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Kurt D
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 Stayed at: B12, Loop: B
Such a beautiful and peaceful campground. Plenty of space between sites. Plenty of room to maneuver our 34' 5th wheel.
We definitely will return.
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Location & Directions for Buffalo (Idaho)
Highway 20, Island Park, ID 83429 United States
Elevation: 1,924 ft
Getting There
From West Yellowstone, Montana, take U.S. Highway 20 south for 26 mi.
From Ashton, Idaho: Take U.S. Highway 20 north for 25 mi. The campground entrance is .25 mi north of Ponds Lodge on the east side of the highway.
Near Yellowstone National Park
The closest entrance is: West Entrance
Approximate drive: 25.7 mi · 44 min
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: October 21, 2026
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