Buffalo Campground

Area Status: Closed

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.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Campground is closed for the season.
Reservations:	Some of these campsites can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or at Buffalo (Idaho), Caribou-Targhee National Forest - Recreation.gov
Area Amenities:	Camping trailer Picnic tables Tent camping Toilets: vault toilets Drinking water
Fees:	Single Site $ 25.00 Double Site $ 50.00 Single Site (electric) $ 31.00 Double Site (electric) $ 62.00 Group Area (Mon.-Thurs.) $ 100.00 Group Area (Fri.-Sat.) $ 200.00 Extra Vehicle (ea.) $ 7.00
Open Season:	May
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	No ATVs or OHVs allowed in campground.
Closest Towns:	West Yellowstone, MT - 28 miles north on US Highway 20 Ashton, ID - 26 miles south on US Highway 20
Water:	Water
Restroom:	Vault toilets
Operated By:	Concessionaire

General Information

Directions:

From West Yellowstone, Montana, take Highway 20 south for 26 miles to the campground (less than1/4 mile north of Ponds Lodge on the east side of the highway). From Idaho Falls, ID take Highway 20 north 80 miles to Ponds Lodge, the entry way to the campground is on the east side of Highway 20 across from Ponds Lodge.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ctnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=53813&actid=29

Accessibility:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ctnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=53813&actid=29

General Notes:

This campground lies adjacent to the Buffalo River. The flat, shallow river is a favorite with floaters and fisherman. The campground does provide parking for fisherman.

Canoeing, tubing and trout fishing are popular activities.

Two miles to the west of Buffalo Campground is the Island Park Boat Ramp for the Island Park Reservior. Activities on the reservoir include fishing, jet-skiing, waterskiing, tubing and boating.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ctnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=53813&actid=29

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

"Click Here for a Campground Site Map"

Group Camping

River and Stream Fishing

There is 1 fishing platform and 2 fisherman parking areas.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ctnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=53813&actid=29

Hours of Operation:	https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ctnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=53813&actid=29
Rental info:	https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ctnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=53813&actid=29