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Blue Buffalo Resort

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
$107
$99 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

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3402 N Highway 20, Island Park, ID, 83429
  • Place, Harriman State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Island Park Dam
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mack's Inn Playhouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Spruce Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Aspen Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 128 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Willow Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pine Cabin (Dry Cabin - No Running Water - Exterior Bathroom 200 ft Away) | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pine Cabin (Dry Cabin - No Running Water - Exterior Bathroom 200 ft Away)

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Island Park

When you stay at this campground in Island Park, you'll be in the mountains and 19.2 mi (31 km) from Henrys Lake. .This campground is within the region of Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Old Faithful.
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What's nearby

  • Harriman State Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Island Park Dam - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 10 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Island Park Golf Course - 13 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Henrys Lake - 23 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Trouthunter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Pop Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Pine Cone - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Buffalo Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Blue Buffalo Resort

Campground in Island Park with free breakfast and a sauna
This campground offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. This Island Park campground provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers.
Recreational amenities at the campground include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned accommodation, which features a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a ceiling fan, and you can also request an iron/ironing board.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a sauna and bicycles to rent. This campground also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Blue Buffalo Pizzeria serving guests of this campground. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Blue Buffalo Pizzeria - Onsite family restaurant.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snow tubing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Travel crib

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Buffalo Pizzeria

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: USD 75 per accommodation per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • One-time cleaning fee: USD 75

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mobile key entry
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Snow sports gear
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 70 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 75
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay) plus USD 75 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Buffalo Run Park
Blue Buffalo Resort Campsite
Blue Buffalo Resort Island Park
Blue Buffalo Resort Campsite Island Park

Blue Buffalo Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 507 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 507 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 507 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 507 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 507 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zamir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Supe nice!

Text communication was super clear for anytime check in and unit entry. Aspen Cabin was next to perfect. Not much table space, maybe install a couple of TV trays? Facilities clean, friendly staff, basic breakfast, pizza place on site, and free bear spray loan during the stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Riverton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins were darling, well stocked and kept up. The ONLY issue is the beds. They are too hard to enjoy a good sleep. Other than that? Excellent location and price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronak

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a hidden gem. We stayed at the willow cabin and it seemed like brand new. The cabin has 2 split system for heating and cooling. The stove and utensils was helpful as well. Also, the staff was very respectful and helpful. Special shoutout to Chandler who went above and beyond in helping me charge my ev at the property. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joycetta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very cozy. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeomsuk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, peaceful, and charming place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyu, SUWANEE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shivaji

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reached late at night and the beds in the loft were not done. As I called the front desk, the lady told me the housekeeper was supposed to do it but must have forgotten! We had to do our own beds when we were extremity tired. As I complained to the manager, she told that housekeeping is not supposed to do that! I was also denied regular house keeping service. The excuse was that they are very busy! As I asked for compensation for all these sufferings, the GM summarily declined it with a dry apology. Horrible experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

REGINALD

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Blue Buffalo in Island Park, (Yellowstone NP)

The room was exactly as described. Staff were friendly and communicative. Everything was clean. This was a great place to relax after spending a long day in Yellowstone National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santanu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
this is a wonderful place to stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sree Rekha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was awesome. We were 5 people in total and was able to cook each meal and manage throughout the day focusing on exploring . Yellowstone was Just 1 hour drive from the resort and would highly recommend renting the bikes and exploring Harriman state park bike trails. Only on thing i was expecting was a mirror. For some reason we don’t have any mirrors in the property except the one that’s in the rest room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zadoo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Absolutely loved it

Very clean, great amenities Wonderful front desk staff (Chandler, Kindle/kendall)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful cabin, with all amenities including a coffee maker. The rain on the metal roof was an added bonus for sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad, Fairfax

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's a good place to stay. We took the hostel which is convenient and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, clean cabin that made it feel more like staying at a home rather than a resort hotel. The pizzeria on property was nice with a pretty good selection between pizzas and sandwiches. Only down side to my stay was that I couldn't enjoy the fire pits due to local burn bans in effect, but that wasn't a negative on the resort. One area of opportunity is the continental breakfast. It had no real protein option except a yogurt cup, no meats or egg. Overall a great place to stay if you don't want to dine out every day/night, and to have more than just a bed and a bathroom. If you book the bigger cabin like the Spruce.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chase

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice but pretty pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025