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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
April F
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: B
We tried to cancel our camp site 5 time and it wouldn't let me. Kept saying try later. There for we were out the for for the weekend.
William Bryan B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: F14, Loop: F
The camp ground was clean and beautiful.
Kurt D
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: B
Such a beautiful and peaceful campground. Plenty of space between sites. Plenty of room to maneuver our 34' 5th wheel.
We definitely will return.
Kathy B
VerifiedAugust 19, 2026 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: B
Loved this place. We camped in B loop at site right next to river. Beautiful place.
John H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: B
The campground was very clean, quiet, and pleasant. The host was also very friendly and helpful. Great campground.
Shayne J
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: F08, Loop: F
F08 wonderful site with a path to the river. However the pad is narrow with a significant step down to dirt. the slope to the table and fire pit is somewhat steep.
John D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: B
Several hikes in the area. Moose in Campground area
Blake C
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: C
Need a little more control during quiet times. A lot of campers did not honor quiet hours
Joe T
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: B
Buffalo is a quiet campground that is very well kept.
Jennifer M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: F02, Loop: F
I love Island Park. This camp ground is so beautiful.
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
