About Buttermilk
Number of accommodations: 20
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Water Access
- Boat Ramp
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Reviews (178)
What Guests Are Saying
Buttermilk campground receives high praise for its cleanliness, well-maintained restrooms, and friendly hosts, making for a pleasant camping experience. Many reviewers appreciated the spacious campsites and serene atmosphere, especially after peak season, which allowed for enjoyable day trips to nearby attractions. Some concerns were raised about road conditions and noise from the reservoir, but overall, the campground is regarded as a favorite destination for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Buttermilk campground receives high praise for its cleanliness, well-maintained restrooms, and friendly hosts, making for a pleasant camping experience. Many reviewers appreciated the spacious campsites and serene atmosphere, especially after peak season, which allowed for enjoyable day trips to nearby attractions. Some concerns were raised about road conditions and noise from the reservoir, but overall, the campground is regarded as a favorite destination for future visits.
Review Summary
Robert P
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: B
You cannot move your atv/utv in the campground. According to camp host, it is a $400 fine if the wheels touch the ground in the campground. There is an unsecured parking area to park your machine, about 200-500 yards from the campsites. Bring extra locks and cables, plus a tote to take your valuables back to your campsite.
Robert P
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: B
You cannot move your atv/utv in the campground. According to camp host, it is a $400 fine if the wheels touch the ground in the campground. There is an unsecured parking area to park your machine, about 200-500 yards from the campsites. Bring extra locks and cables, plus a tote to take your valuables back to your campsite.
Viola W
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B
Didn't know what to expect because there were no real photos, just a generic, unflattering pic of a picnic table in full sun. We were pleasantly surprised to find this is a densely treed area and right next to a lake (1-3 minute walk for most sites). We sat by the lake in the evening to watch the fish jump--a lot--and were blessed with a cow moose that came down to the shore to drink and swim a little, about 100 ft. away from us! Most sites are spacious, shaded (choice of morning or afternoon shade depending on how you're oriented in the loop) with plenty of room for our 35' pull trailer. We got rain that night, so were very pleased that the sites are gravel that drains quickly (road was muddy, tho). We'll definitely come back to stay longer. Spotless restrooms. Great campground.
Viola W
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B
Didn't know what to expect because there were no real photos, just a generic, unflattering pic of a picnic table in full sun. We were pleasantly surprised to find this is a densely treed area and right next to a lake (1-3 minute walk for most sites). We sat by the lake in the evening to watch the fish jump--a lot--and were blessed with a cow moose that came down to the shore to drink and swim a little, about 100 ft. away from us! Most sites are spacious, shaded (choice of morning or afternoon shade depending on how you're oriented in the loop) with plenty of room for our 35' pull trailer. We got rain that night, so were very pleased that the sites are gravel that drains quickly (road was muddy, tho). We'll definitely come back to stay longer. Spotless restrooms. Great campground.
Lara Susan M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: B
Really nice campground. Nice people camping, nice host, nice bear going around when we were there 😂 It's a good spot. Ah, no showers (we didn't know about that), also no showers in the area at all. Gotta use the river near by haha
Lara Susan M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: B
Really nice campground. Nice people camping, nice host, nice bear going around when we were there 😂 It's a good spot. Ah, no showers (we didn't know about that), also no showers in the area at all. Gotta use the river near by haha
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
Steve & Steph were friendly, caring and very helpful hosts!
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
Steve & Steph were friendly, caring and very helpful hosts!
Pat H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: B
The host was very helpful and pleasant. He helped me find another spot for the night. The bathrooms were very clean. Great experience!
Pat H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: B
The host was very helpful and pleasant. He helped me find another spot for the night. The bathrooms were very clean. Great experience!
Location Buttermilk
Address:
Buttermilk Loop Rd
Island Park, ID, 83429
United States
From West Yellowstone, Montana, take Highway 20 south, southwest for approximately 25 miles and from Ashton, Idaho, take Highway 20 north for approximately 27 miles.
Turn west onto the Kilgore-Yale Road #030 (across from Elk Creek Gas Station) and go about 2 miles to the Buttermilk Loop Road #126. Turn onto #126 and go approximately 3 miles to an intersection where you will see the campground sign just off the right side of the road. The road will split ahead, with boat ramp and group area on the left, and the single loops to the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.4325 / -111.426
Elevation: 1931 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Be aware of wildlife in the area.
- Follow safety guidelines for Off-Highway Vehicles in Idaho.
Fees & deposits
- There is a $7 fee for each additional vehicle at the campground.
Site types & loops
- ATVs and OHVs are not permitted in the campground.
Site capacity
- Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
General
- Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Fires & fuel
- To prevent pests, do not move firewood; obtain it locally and burn it on-site.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
