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River Access
About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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River Access
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (594)
What Guests Are Saying
Buffalo Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and beautiful location near the Buffalo River, making it ideal for outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. Visitors appreciate the spacious campsites and quiet atmosphere, although some spots can be tricky to access due to tree proximity. Overall, many guests express a desire to return, highlighting the campground's well-maintained facilities and accommodating staff.
What Guests Are Saying
Buffalo Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and beautiful location near the Buffalo River, making it ideal for outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. Visitors appreciate the spacious campsites and quiet atmosphere, although some spots can be tricky to access due to tree proximity. Overall, many guests express a desire to return, highlighting the campground's well-maintained facilities and accommodating staff.
Review Summary
Kody C
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: B
Awesome camp site! Host was awesome!
Kody C
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: B
Awesome camp site! Host was awesome!
Jessica D
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: F15, Loop: F
Memorial Weekend Friday was fun super nice weather! Our camp spot has the cleanest bathrooms! Our hosts are the best hosts you can have super friendly! We did see a moose and lots of ducks! Definitely coming back later in the year!
Jessica D
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: F15, Loop: F
Memorial Weekend Friday was fun super nice weather! Our camp spot has the cleanest bathrooms! Our hosts are the best hosts you can have super friendly! We did see a moose and lots of ducks! Definitely coming back later in the year!
Harley J
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C
We stayed in loop C of Buffalo campground again. The camp hosts keep this area very clean. They are also very friendly. This loop has been our favorite in the campground.
Harley J
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C
We stayed in loop C of Buffalo campground again. The camp hosts keep this area very clean. They are also very friendly. This loop has been our favorite in the campground.
Steve K
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: C
Excellent campsites in a great setting. Very well serviced by the team there. Convenient to get back to Yellowstone for a day.
George M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: B
Nice, clean camp.
Steve K
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: C
Excellent campsites in a great setting. Very well serviced by the team there. Convenient to get back to Yellowstone for a day.
George M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: B
Nice, clean camp.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4264 / -111.369
Elevation: 1924 feet
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: June 4, 2026
