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River Access
About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
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Fishing
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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
Misty M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: F15, Loop: F
The host was helpful. We liked the dense trees and shade. Very quiet.
Misty M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: F15, Loop: F
The host was helpful. We liked the dense trees and shade. Very quiet.
Pamela L
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: F11, Loop: F
The Buffalo campground was so pretty! The campsites were large and kind of secluded. We heard moose but never saw any. Wish we could have stayed longer! For you anglers you can fish with hooks and bait like worms on the Buffalo river that runs along side of the campground. You will need a fishing license from the state of Idaho. The only reason that I gave this 4 stars is because the water was turned off for an entire day and a half in our loop due to a problem with a broken pipe.
Alejandro L
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: C
Awesome! CLEAN TOILETS 😀
Pamela L
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: F11, Loop: F
The Buffalo campground was so pretty! The campsites were large and kind of secluded. We heard moose but never saw any. Wish we could have stayed longer! For you anglers you can fish with hooks and bait like worms on the Buffalo river that runs along side of the campground. You will need a fishing license from the state of Idaho. The only reason that I gave this 4 stars is because the water was turned off for an entire day and a half in our loop due to a problem with a broken pipe.
Alejandro L
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: C
Awesome! CLEAN TOILETS 😀
Tony R
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B
Beautiful Campground.
VICKIE H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Very beautiful and clean. We had a great time. Thank you.
Tony R
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B
Beautiful Campground.
VICKIE H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Very beautiful and clean. We had a great time. Thank you.
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
