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About Buffalo (Idaho)
Number of accommodations: 48
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2026 Season availability
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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
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.
Jeff G
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: C
Camphost this year have been great stayed in c loop and he dose an amazing job
Jeff G
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: C
Camphost this year have been great stayed in c loop and he dose an amazing job
Pat F
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: C12, Loop: C
We LOVE this park right on or close to the Buffalo River. For those who love to paddle in the river or fish perfect! Thank you for finally paving the entry road to all sections!!
Pat F
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: C12, Loop: C
We LOVE this park right on or close to the Buffalo River. For those who love to paddle in the river or fish perfect! Thank you for finally paving the entry road to all sections!!
Keith J
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: F14, Loop: F
Camp hosts were friendly and helpful. Facilities clean and well cared for. The repaving of the road was awesome! We will be back next year.
Keith J
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: F14, Loop: F
Camp hosts were friendly and helpful. Facilities clean and well cared for. The repaving of the road was awesome! We will be back next year.
Steve M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: B
One of the most gracious campground hosts I have met. Restrooms were cleanest I have ever used in a campground
Steve M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: B
One of the most gracious campground hosts I have met. Restrooms were cleanest I have ever used in a campground
Wendy A
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: F13, Loop: F
We love going to our favorite camping spot, it always gives us a new perspective on life. The campgrounds are always clean and well maintained. Camp host was very accommodating and nice.
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
