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About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
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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
Jennifer F
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: C13, Loop: C
Site was good. No complaints.
Niko O
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: C
Very nice campground. Clean and quiet. Floated the river everyday. Walked down to G loop and floated to B loop. I would stay here again just for the river access
Gayla H
VerifiedJuly 25, 2026 • Stayed at: F11, Loop: F
Very good location for Yellowstone entrance. Very quiet.
Bob M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2026 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: B
The potable water spigots were well placed. The pit toilets were well kept and clean. Only C-loop has electricity...what a shame other loops/sites don't have that hook-up. This would be such a great campground with more electrical hook-ups. Floating down the Buffalo River is wonderful.
West Yellowstone is only 40 minutes away and great for those trip momentos (warning, though, it is touristy!). Be sure to catch a show (or more) at the Yellowstone Playhouse [campy, cheesy, irreverent, but FUN and funny!] AND be sure to opt for the prime rib dinner....great evening of entertainment. Also, be sure to make room for a visit to Mesa Falls (but you can skip the Johnny Sack cabin unless you are already in the vicinity). Island Park and Buffalo Campground are scenic and relaxing.
Rick A
VerifiedJuly 25, 2026 • Stayed at: F12, Loop: F
it's a fantastic park starlink work great it will in 95% of the slots
Host was fantastic
Patrick G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: B
Campground nice and quiet. Facilities very clean.
Autumn G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: B
Amazing,clean, and quite! We will be back!
Chad D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: F06, Loop: F
This is a very busy place with people enjoying the river. Glad for the quiet hours and bear boxes.
Kristine C
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: C
It’s so pretty and clean. Everyone is nice
Curtis D
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: B
We loved out time at Buffalo campground all except we left for 3 hours and our 2 ebikes were stolen.
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
