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
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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

Trudee R

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: B12, Loop: B

4

The Campground host was amazing and very helpful. This was our first time out with our 5th wheel (that we've since gotten rid of) and it could have been much worse if not for this helpful man. There was also another 5th wheel person in the next loop who helped us. People can be very kind. It was a good experience.

Ray J

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: B04, Loop: B

5

It was quite, clean and wonderful

Trudee R

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: B12, Loop: B

4

The Campground host was amazing and very helpful. This was our first time out with our 5th wheel (that we've since gotten rid of) and it could have been much worse if not for this helpful man. There was also another 5th wheel person in the next loop who helped us. People can be very kind. It was a good experience.

Ray J

Verified

August 19, 2023 Stayed at: B04, Loop: B

5

It was quite, clean and wonderful

Pat F

Verified

August 24, 2023 Stayed at: B15, Loop: B

5

Beautiful place on the Buffalo River that we incidentally found 4 or 5 years ago! Wish we used kayaks as this has to be one of the finest lazy rivers for that experience! Close proximity to Yellowstone if not able to stay in the Park.
Thank you for a wonderful, restful couple of days!!

Pat F

Verified

August 24, 2023 Stayed at: B15, Loop: B

5

Beautiful place on the Buffalo River that we incidentally found 4 or 5 years ago! Wish we used kayaks as this has to be one of the finest lazy rivers for that experience! Close proximity to Yellowstone if not able to stay in the Park.
Thank you for a wonderful, restful couple of days!!

Judith H

Verified

August 28, 2023 Stayed at: B14, Loop: B

5

The Buffalo Campfr9und was a real treat. All the sites are kept clean. The designated table and tent areas are nicely taken care of and ready for use as soon as you unpack. Although it rained most of our stay, it was quiet and a nice place to stop. We definitely will come back!

Judith H

Verified

August 28, 2023 Stayed at: B14, Loop: B

5

The Buffalo Campfr9und was a real treat. All the sites are kept clean. The designated table and tent areas are nicely taken care of and ready for use as soon as you unpack. Although it rained most of our stay, it was quiet and a nice place to stop. We definitely will come back!

Tiffany G

Verified

August 30, 2023 Stayed at: C05, Loop: C

2

Nice place

Christopher L

Verified

August 30, 2023 Stayed at: F15, Loop: F

5

Our campground host - Bill - was the best! Very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were THE cleanest vault bathrooms we’ve ever seen, anywhere. Great time!

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 10, 2026

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