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Buffalo (Idaho)

Caribou-Targhee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundYellowstone NPIdaho⭐ 4.5 (346)
Buffalo (Idaho)
🟢 19 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
2 of the last 8 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 11h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Buffalo (Idaho) in Idaho has 19 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, F #F02–B #B05 next to each othersites B #B02, #B03, #B05, #B06, #B07, #B08, #B10, #B11, #B13, #B14, C #C14, F #F01, #F02, #F04, #F05, #F06, #F07, #F08, #F09, #F14, #F15, #F16
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites B #B15, C #C03
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites C #C10
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, F #F03–B #B06 next to each othersites B #B02, #B03, #B06, #B10, #B15, F #F01, #F02, #F03, #F04, #F05, #F06, #F08, #F09
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites C #C07
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites F #F11
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites C #C04, #C18
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites C #C12, F #F03, #F10, #F12
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 0.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station0.3 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger20.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 9 openings at Buffalo (Idaho) over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 8–34 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Standard NonelectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.5★★★★★346 ratings
5★235
4★80
3★16
2★8
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.9/4
T-Mobile2.5/4
AT&T1.8/4
Sprint retired1.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Buffalo (Idaho) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Buffalo (Idaho)?

Buffalo (Idaho) in Idaho takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Buffalo (Idaho) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Buffalo (Idaho) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Buffalo (Idaho)?

CampSage's scans caught 9 openings at Buffalo (Idaho) over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, most of them for stays 8–34 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Buffalo (Idaho) a good campground?

Buffalo (Idaho) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 346 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Buffalo (Idaho)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Buffalo (Idaho), Verizon rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 161 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Buffalo (Idaho) located?

Buffalo (Idaho) is located in Yellowstone NP, Idaho. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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