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Buffalo (Idaho)

Highway 20, Island Park, Idaho, United States

Buffalo Campground Entrance Just off of US 20
BUFFALO (IDAHO)
BUFFALO (IDAHO)
BUFFALO (IDAHO)
BUFFALO (IDAHO)

Featured amenities

River Access

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B03, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B04, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B05, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B06, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B07, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B08, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B09, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B10, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B11, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B12, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B13, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B14, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B15, Loop: B
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 C01, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C02, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C03, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C04, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C05, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C06, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C07, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C08, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C09, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C10, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C11, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C12, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C13, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C14, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C15, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C16, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C17, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C18, Loop: C
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F01, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F02, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F03, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F04, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F05, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F06, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F07, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F08, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F09, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F10, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F11, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F12, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F13, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F14, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F15, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F16, Loop: F
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (594)

Verified Only

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

4.5
594 reviews
5
67.7%
402
4
23.2%
138
3
4.7%
28
2
2.7%
16
1
1.7%
10

Jonny R

Verified

September 29, 2020 • Stayed at: C13, Loop: C

5

We used Buffalo as a base camp for visiting Yellowstone. It was the nearest available place we could find with electric hookups. It was excellent for us. Its quiet, beautiful, and the hosts were very nice. I would recommend it to anyone. The drive to yellowstone takes about an hour but it was worth it.

Jonny R

Verified

September 29, 2020 • Stayed at: C13, Loop: C

5

We used Buffalo as a base camp for visiting Yellowstone. It was the nearest available place we could find with electric hookups. It was excellent for us. Its quiet, beautiful, and the hosts were very nice. I would recommend it to anyone. The drive to yellowstone takes about an hour but it was worth it.

Lacey D

Verified

September 26, 2020 • Stayed at: F12, Loop: F

4

Sites were well maintained, spaced out so you weren't on top of other campers, lots of trees, and friendly hosts!

Lacey D

Verified

September 26, 2020 • Stayed at: F12, Loop: F

4

Sites were well maintained, spaced out so you weren't on top of other campers, lots of trees, and friendly hosts!

Brian S

Verified

September 25, 2020 • Stayed at: F13, Loop: F

4

Short stay

Brian S

Verified

September 25, 2020 • Stayed at: F13, Loop: F

4

Short stay

Cacia R

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: F07, Loop: F

5

We love this campground right along the river. Missed the Smokey the Bear presentation this year, but otherwise we had an excellent stay.

Jodi P

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: F15, Loop: F

5

Awesome and clean. Great camp host.

Cacia R

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: F07, Loop: F

5

We love this campground right along the river. Missed the Smokey the Bear presentation this year, but otherwise we had an excellent stay.

Jodi P

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: F15, Loop: F

5

Awesome and clean. Great camp host.

Location Buffalo (Idaho)

Address:
Highway 20
Island Park, ID, 83429
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 44.4264 / -111.369

Elevation: 1924 feet

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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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Nearby destinations

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Ashton

Last updated: June 4, 2026

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