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
Bradley G
VerifiedJuly 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: B
Beautiful site. Short trail down to the lake, approximately 100 yards. Right across from toilets. Quiet. Roomy site. Enough space for four or five tents.
Eric R
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: B
Nice pull thrus on most every spot. Lots of trees and privacy.
Barry D
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: B
beautiful area, well kept camp sites, nice hosts
Maria T
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: B
Beautiful campground. Nice big pull through spots. The boat launch was within walking distance to loop B.
Arturo R
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: B
Good overall
Richard C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: B
close to West Yellowstone.
Jeri G
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: B
Nice campground, would revisit!
Michael M
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: B
This place was so quiet and peaceful.
Thanks
David C
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: B
Nice campground. Shady. Great boat ramp and parking.
Anonymous
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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. |
