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About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
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2026 Season availability
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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
Mike L
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: F02, Loop: F
Buffalo Campground was Clean and we'll maintained. The Host was helpful and friendly. Nice amenities included! Bear Locker, Pit Toilets, Conveniently located Water spigots.
Janet M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: C
Always have a fun time at Buffalo campground
Terry M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: F11, Loop: F
A great campgound for a family get together. Camp hosts were very helpful.
Janet M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: C
Always have a fun time at Buffalo campground
Terry M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: F11, Loop: F
A great campgound for a family get together. Camp hosts were very helpful.
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!
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.
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!!
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 10, 2026
