Buffalo (Idaho)

Highway 20, Island Park, Idaho, United States
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Buffalo Campground Entrance Just off of US 20
BUFFALO (IDAHO)
BUFFALO (IDAHO)
BUFFALO (IDAHO)
BUFFALO (IDAHO)

Featured amenities

River Access River Access

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.

Available sites

48 total sites
RV Sites 48 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

48 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 B02, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B03, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B04, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B05, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B06, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B07, Loop: B RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B08, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B09, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B10, Loop: B RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B11, Loop: B RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B12, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B13, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 B14, Loop: B RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B15, Loop: B RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C01, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C02, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C03, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C04, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C05, Loop: C RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C06, Loop: C RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C07, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C08, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C09, Loop: C RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C10, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C11, Loop: C RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C12, Loop: C RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C13, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C14, Loop: C RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C15, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C16, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C17, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 C18, Loop: C RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 F01, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F02, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F03, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F04, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F05, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F06, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F07, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F08, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F09, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F10, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F11, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F12, Loop: F RV
Paved · Pull-through
🚐 F13, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F14, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F15, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F16, Loop: F RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

675 reviews

Summary

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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

Overall rating

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5 stars 68.0% (459)
4 stars 23.4% (158)
3 stars 4.4% (30)
2 stars 2.4% (16)
1 star 1.8% (12)

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Jerrold S

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December 20, 2019 Stayed at: C08, Loop: C

Had good help from the person who helped me.😀😀😀

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Mark B

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: C03, Loop: C

We enjoyed our stay at Buffalo campground. It's very beautiful and relaxing. The staff is friendly and helpful.
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Marty W

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: C11, Loop: C

Nice area , clean , maintained well

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Mark B

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: C03, Loop: C

We enjoyed our stay at Buffalo campground. It's very beautiful and relaxing. The staff is friendly and helpful.
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Marty W

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December 19, 2019 Stayed at: C11, Loop: C

Nice area , clean , maintained well

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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.

Nearest town

Island Park, ID - 0.3 mi

Less than a minute by car to downtown

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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Nearby destinations

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Island Park

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West Yellowstone

21 mi away

City
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Ashton

25 mi away

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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