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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May
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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
🚐 B03, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B04, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B05, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B06, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B07, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B08, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B09, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B10, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B11, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B12, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B13, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B14, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B15, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 C01, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C02, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C03, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C04, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C05, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C06, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C07, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C08, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C09, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C10, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C11, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C12, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C13, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C14, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C15, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C16, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C17, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 C18, Loop: C RV
Electric Only
🚐 F01, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F02, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F03, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F04, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F05, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F06, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F07, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F08, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F09, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F10, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F11, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F12, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F13, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F14, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F15, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F16, Loop: F RV
No Hookups

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

Keith J

Verified

October 7, 2022 Stayed at: B12, Loop: B

5

This camp is always so well taken care of!
Thanks to all of the staff!!

Keith J

Verified

October 7, 2022 Stayed at: B12, Loop: B

5

This camp is always so well taken care of!
Thanks to all of the staff!!

Verl R

Verified

November 1, 2022 Stayed at: C03, Loop: C

4

Everything was good but I would like you to trim the limbs so they won’t hit the top or sides of our trailer I had damage to my roof of my Trailor making it so I had to have repairs

Verl R

Verified

November 1, 2022 Stayed at: C03, Loop: C

4

Everything was good but I would like you to trim the limbs so they won’t hit the top or sides of our trailer I had damage to my roof of my Trailor making it so I had to have repairs

yvonne b

Verified

June 7, 2023 Stayed at: F08, Loop: F

5

So quiet, only the many bird sounds could be heard through the night from our tents. Elk tracks and sign dotted the campground but they kept out of sight. The vault toilets were clean and maintained. Lovely place to stay for our 4 nights at Yellowstone.

Jennifer C

Verified

June 7, 2023 Stayed at: C16, Loop: C

5

Beautiful

yvonne b

Verified

June 7, 2023 Stayed at: F08, Loop: F

5

So quiet, only the many bird sounds could be heard through the night from our tents. Elk tracks and sign dotted the campground but they kept out of sight. The vault toilets were clean and maintained. Lovely place to stay for our 4 nights at Yellowstone.

Jennifer C

Verified

June 7, 2023 Stayed at: C16, Loop: C

5

Beautiful

Diana C

Verified

June 11, 2023 Stayed at: B11, Loop: B

5

We had a new camp host this year and he was exceptional! He always came around to check on things, see if we needed anything or any help.
I hope he comes back for next year and we are certainly going to try to come up for a second time later in the summer!

Diana C

Verified

June 11, 2023 Stayed at: B11, Loop: B

5

We had a new camp host this year and he was exceptional! He always came around to check on things, see if we needed anything or any help.
I hope he comes back for next year and we are certainly going to try to come up for a second time later in the summer!

Location Buffalo (Idaho)

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

Elevation: 1924 feet

Distance to downtown

0.3 mi to downtown Island Park (less than a minute by car)

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 10, 2026

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