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Krista M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 Stayed at: F07, Loop: F
Beautiful campground on the river. Close to Yellowstone and the Tetons. Fishing everywhere, lake and stream. Restaurants, gas and groceries close by. All around great location.
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About Buffalo (Idaho)
Buffalo Campground is located 26 mi south of West Yellowstone, Montana and 25 mi 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 6.2 ft. Visitors love Island Park for its world-class fishing and outstanding scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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B07, Loop: B
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B09, Loop: B
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B10, Loop: B
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B11, Loop: B
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B12, Loop: B
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B13, Loop: B
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B14, Loop: B
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B15, Loop: B
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C01, Loop: C
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C04, Loop: C
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C05, Loop: C
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C06, Loop: C
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C07, Loop: C
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C08, Loop: C
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C09, Loop: C
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C10, Loop: C
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C11, Loop: C
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C12, Loop: C
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C13, Loop: C
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C14, Loop: C
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C15, Loop: C
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C16, Loop: C
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C17, Loop: C
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C18, Loop: C
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F01, Loop: F
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F05, Loop: F
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F06, Loop: F
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F07, Loop: F
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F09, Loop: F
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F10, Loop: F
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F12, Loop: F
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F13, Loop: F
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F14, Loop: F
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F15, Loop: F
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B07, Loop: B
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B14, Loop: B
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C07, Loop: C
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C14, Loop: C
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C16, Loop: C
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C18, Loop: C
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F01, Loop: F
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F07, Loop: F
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Reviews
675 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.5
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Based on 675 reviews
5 stars
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Allen W
VerifiedJuly 25, 2020 Stayed at: C14, Loop: C
Very nice clean campground
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Allen W
VerifiedJuly 25, 2020 Stayed at: C14, Loop: C
Very nice clean campground
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Penny F
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 Stayed at: F13, Loop: F
A way stop. 2 nights. Very rustic. Loads of mosquitos. Limited river access.
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Penny F
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 Stayed at: F13, Loop: F
A way stop. 2 nights. Very rustic. Loads of mosquitos. Limited river access.
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Rich S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 Stayed at: F10, Loop: F
Love the campground. The new loops aren’t yet as fabulous as the established loops.
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Rich S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 Stayed at: F10, Loop: F
Love the campground. The new loops aren’t yet as fabulous as the established loops.
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Tora K
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 Stayed at: C18, Loop: C
The best place to camp in Island Park!
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Tora K
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 Stayed at: C18, Loop: C
The best place to camp in Island Park!
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Douglas D
VerifiedJuly 7, 2020 Stayed at: F04, Loop: F
I'll give it three stars since I have camped here twice. The first time was in Aug 2016 and it was great.
This time July 4 2020; it was terrible. Not the mosquitoes, I can live with them, it was the fact that the host and/or the forest service did nothing about the high number of people in the campground setting off fireworks basically through the night. (Fireworks started July 3 turning into an all night crescendo of constant fireworks till well past midnight. July 5 was nice and quiet and could hear the moose bellowing in the distance. (Have to wonder what those poor animals did the nights of the fireworks?)
Fireworks are ILLEGAL in FS campgrounds, but I guess those in authority did not care. I wonder if their opinion would have changed if they had caused a wildfire?
So, outside of a holiday, with the campground full of inconsiderate people setting off fireworks, it is a nice place to camp. And easy to get to from Hwy 20.
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Location & Directions for Buffalo (Idaho)
Highway 20, Island Park, ID 83429 United States
Elevation: 1,924 ft
Getting There
From West Yellowstone, Montana, take U.S. Highway 20 south for 26 mi.
From Ashton, Idaho: Take U.S. Highway 20 north for 25 mi. The campground entrance is .25 mi north of Ponds Lodge on the east side of the highway.
Near Yellowstone National Park
The closest entrance is: West Entrance
Approximate drive: 25.7 mi · 44 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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