Buffalo (Idaho)

Caribou-Targhee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: ISLAND PARK, ID, ID

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$100 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (297 reviews)

Season: May through October

Buffalo Campground is located 26 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana and 25 miles north of Ashton, Idaho in beautiful Island Park, Idaho. Buffalo is a large campground just off U.S. Highway 20 on the banks of the Buffalo River at an elevation of 6,200 feet.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buffalo-idaho to be notified when sites open up.

Buffalo Campground offers world-class fishing on the Henry's Fork and outstanding scenery with wildlife viewing opportunities in Island Park. The large 49-site campground is located on the banks of the Buffalo River just off U.S. Highway 20.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves and moose are present in the area within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Buffalo (Idaho): Book early as this is a popular federal campground. Henry's Fork is known as one of the nation's best fishing destinations. Campground is located 26 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana and 25 miles north of Ashton, Idaho.

Skip Buffalo (Idaho) if: You require RV hookups - most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only..

Best time to visit Buffalo (Idaho): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Buttermilk (ISLAND PARK, ID), Mccrea Bridge (ISLAND PARK, ID), Upper Coffee Pot (ISLAND PARK, ID), Flat Rock (Idaho) (ISLAND PARK, ID).