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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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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

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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

AI generated

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

Based on 675 reviews

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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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William V

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: C01, Loop: C

I never arrived there, kept trying to cancel reservation but could not get it to cancel

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Patchara C

Verified

June 27, 2026 Stayed at: F14, Loop: F

Nice campground with plenty of spacious sites for RVs and travel trailers. We liked the paved roads and sites which made it a mostly dust-free experience in the campground. We were there mid-June Sunday-Thursday and there were plenty of first come first serve sites available. Our loop (F) remained pretty quiet, never completely filling up. River access was limited: some sites adjacent to the river had narrow paths through the tall brush, but for other sites the only access was at the far end of the campground - a small parking area with a broken boardwalk out to the edge of the river (not allowed to use the boardwalk). We enjoyed a day of biking various back roads and trails, fairly easy access from the campground via ATV trails beside the main highway.

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Joe D

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June 17, 2026 Stayed at: F10, Loop: F

The camp host was pleasant and helpful, the camp ground was nice and woodsie, the camp site was okay. The camp site had plenty of grassy hidden holes that nearly left me with twisted ankles several times. Just had to be more observant of where I stepped. Overall I would highly recommend this campground to anyone.

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Steve W

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June 17, 2026 Stayed at: F14, Loop: F

Very nice host.

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Tabitha L

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June 17, 2026 Stayed at: F15, Loop: F

The campground was incredibly clean, the bathrooms were spotless, and the area was quiet and peaceful. We floated the Buffalo River, which was absolutely heavenly. Our camp host, Ilene, was so kind and on top of everything. Definitely stay here if you get the chance!

The only downside? We still had cell service. 😉📱

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Ron P

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June 13, 2026 Stayed at: B08, Loop: B

Camp site was clean and the bathrooms were clean and clean nice. Can’t wait for our next camping trip.

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Angela C

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June 7, 2026 Stayed at: F13, Loop: F

There were no spigots at individual sites and at the last minute we realized our site also had no power. Luckily we had a little solar. Pretty basic sites but not bad. The campground was close to the water but there’s very little access and no view. We enjoyed our time I just felt the river description was misleading. Camp host was wonderful.

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Theron S

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June 5, 2026 Stayed at: B12, Loop: B

The camp host and maintenance people were very friendly and accommodating. For having pit toilets they were extremely clean and well kept up.

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Jerry S

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June 3, 2026 Stayed at: F11, Loop: F

Great place

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Brodie B

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June 1, 2026 Stayed at: C15, Loop: C

CG was very clean. The best part was how quiet the entire place is all day and night. About a 40yd walk to the river. It would have been nice to be closer to the water.

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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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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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