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Buffalo (Idaho)
4.52320 reviewsHIGHWAY 20, ISLAND PARK, ID, 83429, USA
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6,200 ftPrice
$25 - $200/night
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Reservable
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127 campsites
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Open from May 23 to ...
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6,200 ftPrice
$25 - $200/night
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Reservable
Sites
127 campsites
Season
Open from May 23 to ...
Cell
Unknown
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Electric
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$25.00 - $200.00 / night
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GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $100.00 (+$100.00 weekend); STANDARD ELECTRIC-DOUBLE: $62.00; STANDARD ELECTRIC: $31.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $25.00....
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HIGHWAY 20, ISLAND PARK, ID, 83429, USA
Buffalo (Idaho)
HIGHWAY 20, ISLAND PARK, ID, 83429, USA
Nearby places
West Yellowstone, MT (26 miles, approx. 30-40 minutes)
Ashton, ID (25 miles, approx. 30-40 minutes)
Ponds Lodge (0.25 miles, across the highway).
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About Buffalo (Idaho)
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Overview
<p>Buffalo Campground is located 26 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana in beautiful Island Park, Idaho along the banks of the Buffalo River at an elevation of 6,200 feet. A mixed growth pine forest provides partial shade; aspens dot the landscape, and summer wildflowers are abundant. The Buffalo River has good brook and rainbow trout fishing. Wildlife can be frequently spotted throughout the area. </p>
About the campground
The elevation is 6,300 ft. The campground, composed of seven loops - A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, is located primarily in Lodgepole pine of various ages. Each loop has some camping sites that either overlook or are adjacent to Buffalo River, which is popular for fishing and family floating. There are communal grey water disposal sites throughout the campground. Loops A and B are the closest to US Rt. 20 where traffic noise is apparent. These two loops also have paved interior roads and parking aprons, some tent pads, numerous pull-throughs and flush toilets. Loop C is the most heavily wooded with electric hook-ups, tent pads and paved parking aprons. Loop D has the least cared-for appearance and gravel parking which create a rustic feel. This loop has vaults and flush toilets which are shared by the campers from Loop C. Loop E, called the Reunion Loop, is for groups and is not included in this survey. Loop F has a pleasant mixture of Aspen and Lodgepole pine with a heavy middlestory providing the best privacy between sites in the campground. This loop also has vaults and flush toilets and paved parking aprons. The sites in Loop G are more open than those found in the other loops. It is closest to the wheelchair friendly fishing dock and is comprised of grass and sagebrush understory and Lodgepole pine. It has a flush toilet and paved parking aprons. Although wildlife is not often seen during the warmer weather, the number and variety of birds is delightful. It is not unusual to find an Osprey perched on a snag across the river from the campground looking for dinner or to spy heron standing at the river's edge. Informal "beater" trails connect the loops and provide access to the river. Nearby lodges provide an excellent. opportunity for a cook's night out. This is bear country; practice safe food-storage techniques. Use the provided bear-proof food storage boxes.
Seasons & access
Open May 24 through September 22
Facilities
Wheelchair friendly toilets are in Loops A, B, and C.
RV information
The parking aprons are paved. There are two RV waste stations. One, with potable water, is available for a fee at the intersection of S Big Springs Ave and US Rt. 20 in Island Park, ID. The other, also with potable water but no fee, is located at the southern end of Island Park off US Rt. 20 near mile marker 382.
Directions
In Island Park, ID, from intersection of Koeger/A2 and US Rt. 20, take Rt. 20 south 1.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
- National Forest
- Targhee National Forest
- Ranger District
- Ashton-Island Park
- Elevation
- 6300
- Rate
- $20 per day - single no electric hookups $40 per day - double no hookups $26 per day - single electric hookups $52 per day - double electric hookups
- Maximum Stay
- 16
- Open Season
- May
