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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
Tim C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Nice clean campground. We only stayed 1 night. Camp host very accommodating.
Debbie L
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: B
We had a great trip to the Buffalo Campground. Our camp host, Helen, was accommodating to some changes in sites, and helping us to extend our stay in Island Park. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and kind.
We have heard rumor that 'they' may be removing the flushing toilets. What is up with that? I understand the cost of the sewer system may be increasing, but couldn't they up the cost of each campsite by a couple dollars to offset the cost?
Regan B
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: B
Really fun, bathrooms were always clean and the camp host (Helen) was very nice and easy to work with.
Tim C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Nice clean campground. We only stayed 1 night. Camp host very accommodating.
Debbie L
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: B
We had a great trip to the Buffalo Campground. Our camp host, Helen, was accommodating to some changes in sites, and helping us to extend our stay in Island Park. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and kind.
We have heard rumor that 'they' may be removing the flushing toilets. What is up with that? I understand the cost of the sewer system may be increasing, but couldn't they up the cost of each campsite by a couple dollars to offset the cost?
Regan B
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: B
Really fun, bathrooms were always clean and the camp host (Helen) was very nice and easy to work with.
Pauline M
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: F08, Loop: F
Camp hosts we awesome friendly perfect. Love to come again. This was our second time camping there. Thanks
Pauline M
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: F08, Loop: F
Camp hosts we awesome friendly perfect. Love to come again. This was our second time camping there. Thanks
Andrew R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: B
Good camp ground. A little bit of road noise in Loop A and B but not bad at all.
Andrew R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: B
Good camp ground. A little bit of road noise in Loop A and B but not bad at all.
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
