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Blue Buffalo Resort

2.0 star property
Campground in Island Park with free breakfast and a sauna

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Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
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You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit at Blue Buffalo Resort. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this campground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Blue Buffalo Pizzeria, the on-site family restaurant. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Pet friendly
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  • 37 sq m
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  • Sleeps 6
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  • 37 sq m
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  • Sleeps 6
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Microwave
Local meal delivery service
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3402 N Highway 20, Island Park, ID, 83429

What's nearby

  • Island Park Dam - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Harriman State Park - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 10 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Big Springs - 20 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Yellowstone Park West Entrance - 41 min drive - 42.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trouthunter - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Pop Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Pine Cone - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Blue Buffalo Resort

Campground in Island Park with free breakfast and a sauna
Along with a restaurant, this campground has a sauna and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite. The accommodation features free WiFi, a microwave, and a coffee/tea maker. A ceiling fan, a hair dryer, and a shower are among the other amenities that guests will find.
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.

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Buffalo Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 75 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Blue Buffalo Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Buffalo Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Buffalo Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Buffalo Resort located?

Situated in the mountains, this campground is 19.2 mi (31 km) from Henrys Lake.

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Reviews

Blue Buffalo Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 503 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really enjoyed staying here and would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vineet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location to stay when visiting Yellowstone. Conveniently located to other National Forest in Island park as well. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved staying at the Blue Buffalo! It was really clean and gave us space to spread out and have a great home base on a long trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place to stay near West Yellostone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property. Lots of amenities, helpful staff, dog friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved this cabin! Spotlessly clean, cozy, and perfect for a relaxing stay. Just a bit of a drive to Yellowstone, but everything else was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOMERO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay before Yellowstone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice resort half an hour drive from West Yellowstone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TONI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean , quiet, comfortable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joycetta

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

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our cabin! It was spacious enough for two. Very cozy and very clean upon arrival. I will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was adorable. Cabins were clean and comfortable. Location was easy access to Yellowstone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Litao

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place to stay for a couple of days. I would love to recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome experience, well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute room. Bathrooms were clean and staff was friendly. Check in and checkout could be done digitally so no need to wait to check in or out in person.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Coming back again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graciela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It was a good and comfortable place a bit expensive but the rates were good considering the time of year and our short notice. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Complementary breakfast was Perfect fuel for the day 🙏
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved all of it. Became a favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingwei

good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So cute and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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