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About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
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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
Jill R
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: F09, Loop: F
I’ve been coming to this campground for decades. How disappointing it has become. The cost has gone way up (that has happened everywhere so no huge deal). But, what does that extra money do? The roads are full of potholes and now there are camp hosts in every loop. I watched these people harass several groups of campers. It was worse than an hoa. It makes total sense to yell at campers about letting their five year old ride an electric dirt bike around the loop… especially when camp host chases them down on a golf cart. The kids wasn’t hurting a thing and I guarantee no one complained.
The fire pits in the camps had inches of fine dirt all around. It was like walking on the moon. It wouldn’t be difficult to use some of the camp fees to put down a layer of gravel. It would be cleaner and safe. I could tell it had been done before, but it was a long time in the past, probably several years.
The river used to be teaming with wildlife; fish, otter, beaver, and countless variety of birds. Not anymore. Over the years, mismanagement has caused everything to move on. So sad.
At least the vault toilets were clean. I have two stars for that.
Jill R
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: F09, Loop: F
I’ve been coming to this campground for decades. How disappointing it has become. The cost has gone way up (that has happened everywhere so no huge deal). But, what does that extra money do? The roads are full of potholes and now there are camp hosts in every loop. I watched these people harass several groups of campers. It was worse than an hoa. It makes total sense to yell at campers about letting their five year old ride an electric dirt bike around the loop… especially when camp host chases them down on a golf cart. The kids wasn’t hurting a thing and I guarantee no one complained.
The fire pits in the camps had inches of fine dirt all around. It was like walking on the moon. It wouldn’t be difficult to use some of the camp fees to put down a layer of gravel. It would be cleaner and safe. I could tell it had been done before, but it was a long time in the past, probably several years.
The river used to be teaming with wildlife; fish, otter, beaver, and countless variety of birds. Not anymore. Over the years, mismanagement has caused everything to move on. So sad.
At least the vault toilets were clean. I have two stars for that.
Joshua G
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
Special campground. Beautiful place. The camp host (Helen?) was wonderful. Very kind.
Joshua G
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
Special campground. Beautiful place. The camp host (Helen?) was wonderful. Very kind.
Craig W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: F01, Loop: F
Very nice place! Very quiet. Cleanest out house ever! Like holy cow! Thanks camp host!!
Craig W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: F01, Loop: F
Very nice place! Very quiet. Cleanest out house ever! Like holy cow! Thanks camp host!!
Joseph H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: C
Great location. Don’t forget to plan on floating the river while you are there.
Joseph H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: C
Great location. Don’t forget to plan on floating the river while you are there.
Thomas B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: B
Good place to camp. Flush toilets they used to have were much nicer. New toilets could use some lights and at least hand sanitizer. Host Helen was a great host!
Thomas B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: B
Good place to camp. Flush toilets they used to have were much nicer. New toilets could use some lights and at least hand sanitizer. Host Helen was a great host!
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 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
