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About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Hannah E
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: B
Nice camp sites, easy to get to, clean restrooms and a great camp host! Rick was super personable and nice! We are planning on returning next year for a longer stay!
Shylo S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: F01, Loop: F
The camp host was great! Very helpful, kept the bathrooms very clean, and was always available to answer any questions or pass on important information!
Wendy A
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: F13, Loop: F
We love going to our favorite camping spot, it always gives us a new perspective on life. The campgrounds are always clean and well maintained. Camp host was very accommodating and nice.
Angela K
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: F12, Loop: F
Quiet. Sweet little float right from the campground. Tidy, well organized.
Wendy A
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: F13, Loop: F
We love going to our favorite camping spot, it always gives us a new perspective on life. The campgrounds are always clean and well maintained. Camp host was very accommodating and nice.
Angela K
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: F12, Loop: F
Quiet. Sweet little float right from the campground. Tidy, well organized.
Steve M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: B
One of the most gracious campground hosts I have met. Restrooms were cleanest I have ever used in a campground
Steve M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: B
One of the most gracious campground hosts I have met. Restrooms were cleanest I have ever used in a campground
Keith J
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: F14, Loop: F
Camp hosts were friendly and helpful. Facilities clean and well cared for. The repaving of the road was awesome! We will be back next year.
Keith J
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: F14, Loop: F
Camp hosts were friendly and helpful. Facilities clean and well cared for. The repaving of the road was awesome! We will be back next year.
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.
Elevation: 1924 feet
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 7, 2026
