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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
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!
Cresta F
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C
The campers across the road were incredibly rude, appointing themselves as the campground cops. Their yappy little mutt was also very annoying. The campground itself was very nice. Problem is, you can't control the morons around you.
Cresta F
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C
The campers across the road were incredibly rude, appointing themselves as the campground cops. Their yappy little mutt was also very annoying. The campground itself was very nice. Problem is, you can't control the morons around you.
Keith J
VerifiedAugust 27, 2025 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Great clean campsite! We loved it and the river!
Keith J
VerifiedAugust 27, 2025 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Great clean campsite! We loved it and the river!
Wendell B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: C
Wendell B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: C
Wayne S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Beautiful area, well maintained.
Wayne S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: C
Beautiful area, well maintained.
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
