Buffalo (Idaho)

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

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

48 total sites

RV Sites

48 sites

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
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Apr
May
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Jul
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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

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.

Review Summary

4.5
645 reviews
5
67.3%
434
4
23.7%
153
3
4.7%
30
2
2.5%
16
1
1.9%
12

Kristine A

Verified

July 5, 2023 Stayed at: C05, Loop: C

5

The camp host Janet was just the absolute best and we really enjoyed our stay in both her loops!! Thank you so much for your hospitality! And great blacktop loops!! Both my kiddos learned to ride their bikes without training wheels at Buffalo….so we will forever have that memory! We Live in a very hilly neighborhood and now the kids want to move back to Buffalo! 😆 so fun!!
What a magical road trip from Seattle Washington! ❤️

William G

Verified

July 3, 2023 Stayed at: F09, Loop: F

3

Road off main hwy is full of pot holes, pads are narrow, mosquitos are horrible.

Bathrooms are super clean and camp host was very helpful.

William G

Verified

July 3, 2023 Stayed at: F09, Loop: F

3

Road off main hwy is full of pot holes, pads are narrow, mosquitos are horrible.

Bathrooms are super clean and camp host was very helpful.

Kathy O

Verified

June 30, 2023 Stayed at: B02, Loop: B

4

The campsite was beautiful, Quiet , and clean. Great location to stay outside the park with easy access to Yellowstone park. The regular camp host was friendly and helpful.

Kathy O

Verified

June 30, 2023 Stayed at: B02, Loop: B

4

The campsite was beautiful, Quiet , and clean. Great location to stay outside the park with easy access to Yellowstone park. The regular camp host was friendly and helpful.

Robert C

Verified

June 28, 2023 Stayed at: C14, Loop: C

5

Extremely clean campground.
Very friendly host.
Quiet and peaceful

Robert C

Verified

June 28, 2023 Stayed at: C14, Loop: C

5

Extremely clean campground.
Very friendly host.
Quiet and peaceful

Becky S

Verified

June 27, 2023 Stayed at: C03, Loop: C

5

Eddie and Janet are the most incredible camp hosts ever!!! During our stay we moved to three different camp sites because we had two different reservations and decided to stay up there between the two. Each campsite was so clean and nice! They are so friendly yet give up our privacy and let us enjoy our stay! We totally enjoyed the stay.
The road going through the campground needs to be improved! There are tons of potholes!!!

Becky S

Verified

June 27, 2023 Stayed at: C03, Loop: C

5

Eddie and Janet are the most incredible camp hosts ever!!! During our stay we moved to three different camp sites because we had two different reservations and decided to stay up there between the two. Each campsite was so clean and nice! They are so friendly yet give up our privacy and let us enjoy our stay! We totally enjoyed the stay.
The road going through the campground needs to be improved! There are tons of potholes!!!

Henry J

Verified

June 20, 2023 Stayed at: C04, Loop: C

5

Viewing the surrounding area, roads and trails are in the adventure itself.

Location Buffalo (Idaho)

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

Elevation: 1924 feet

Distance to downtown

0.3 mi drive to downtown Island Park (about 1 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: September 7, 2026

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