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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
Keith J
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: C
Beautiful campground on the River! We enjoyed the scenery and the ease of kayaking the river. Great cellular coverage too.
Kevin A
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C18, Loop: C
I really enjoyed our stay, things went well for the most part. I look forward to going back.
Kevin A
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C18, Loop: C
I really enjoyed our stay, things went well for the most part. I look forward to going back.
Keith J
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: C
Beautiful campground on the River! We enjoyed the scenery and the ease of kayaking the river. Great cellular coverage too.
Bryan O
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C17, Loop: C
We love Buffalo campground. Quiet enough to relax and close enough to all the things we love about Island Park.
David N
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: C17, Loop: C
very clean, spacious campsites, Wuiet
David N
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: C17, Loop: C
very clean, spacious campsites, Wuiet
Stephanie E
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: C
Quiet and just a nice clean area. Back in is a bit tough for 34’ fifth wheels but once in it was great.
Gary P
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: C02, Loop: C
Nice campground and well kept
Stephanie E
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: C
Quiet and just a nice clean area. Back in is a bit tough for 34’ fifth wheels but once in it was great.
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
