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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
Travis D
VerifiedOctober 3, 2020 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: C
The camp ground was kept very clean, and was nice and peaceful. We stayed at the end of September and the weather was amazing. I was a little worried about the stay because of the poor reviews about the camp host, but they never once bothered use. I am planning on making this a yearly stay.
Jonny R
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: C13, Loop: C
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
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: C13, Loop: C
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
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2020 • Stayed at: F12, Loop: F
Sites were well maintained, spaced out so you weren't on top of other campers, lots of trees, and friendly hosts!
Lacey D
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2020 • Stayed at: F12, Loop: F
Sites were well maintained, spaced out so you weren't on top of other campers, lots of trees, and friendly hosts!
Brian S
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2020 • Stayed at: F13, Loop: F
Short stay
Brian S
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2020 • Stayed at: F13, Loop: F
Short stay
Cacia R
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: F07, Loop: F
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
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: F15, Loop: F
Awesome and clean. Great camp host.
Cacia R
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: F07, Loop: F
We love this campground right along the river. Missed the Smokey the Bear presentation this year, but otherwise we had an excellent stay.
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
