About Buttermilk
Number of accommodations: 20
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Reviews (90)
What Guests Are Saying
Buttermilk Campground receives numerous positive reviews for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly camp hosts. Reviewers appreciate the spacious campsites, recent upgrades, and the peaceful environment, especially after Labor Day. However, some concerns were raised about the condition of the access road and occasional noise from nearby boat traffic, as well as specific issues with odors and worn picnic tables at certain sites. Overall, many guests express a desire to return and recommend the campground.
What Guests Are Saying
Buttermilk Campground receives numerous positive reviews for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly camp hosts. Reviewers appreciate the spacious campsites, recent upgrades, and the peaceful environment, especially after Labor Day. However, some concerns were raised about the condition of the access road and occasional noise from nearby boat traffic, as well as specific issues with odors and worn picnic tables at certain sites. Overall, many guests express a desire to return and recommend the campground.
Review Summary
monty m
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: B
Friendly staff and quiet camp
Traig S
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: B
Camp Host Steve was the biggest douche bag I've ever dealt with in Island Park. Not friendly, drive around at night with no lights on his golf cart, come into our camp unexpectedly at night while we were having a campfire to discuss rules. You need to give this guy a job out in the desert in the summertime where nobody goes. We had over (10) spots and never in my life have people gone home early due to the camp host being a total prick but plenty from our group did. Good luck with Camp Host Steve.
Robert S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: B
It was easy to get parked as most sites were pull thrus, had nice space between campers. The camp host was great, we had a good time!
Debra B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: B
We had a nice stay. The restrooms were very clean. Access to Buttermilk is best via the paved road that takes you to Lakeside Lodge, even though there are no signs to direct you. Do not take the dirt road #126.
Andrii S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: B
What a wonderful campground! You are surrounded by a beautiful pine forest, and the reservoir is just 2 minutes away. We stayed here for 5 days with an RV at the end of August-beginning of September, and we enjoyed every minute of it. The host was very kind and informed us about everything we needed to know. The campground didn't have water hookups, but other than that, it was really nice all around.
Kathy G
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: B
Quiet, lots of space in between camp sites! Beautiful scenery by the lake! We love it! Camp host nice.
We just wish sometimes there were electric hookups!
Jordan H
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: B
Clean & well kept with a friendly an informative host. Camp spot was large and easy to pull into.
Elise T
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: B
It was close enough to Yellowstone that it was the perfect home base for us while visiting the park since all the traditional, closer campgrounds were full. Everything was clean and the campground was beautiful.
Mike S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: B
They need to fill in all the potholes. They just keep getting deeper and wider.
Brandon M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: B
Clean. Great host. Quite
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
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Wildlife Caution |
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Idaho OHV Safety Message |
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A $7 fee for each extra vehicle will be collected at the campground |
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No ATVs/OHVs allowed in the campground |
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This campground has first come, first served sites |
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Click here for more information on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
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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. |
