Blue Buffalo Resort

2.0 star property
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Microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster, freezer
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Property entrance
Laundry room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3402 N Highway 20, Island Park, ID, 83429
  • Harriman State Park
    3 min drive
  • Island Park Dam
    9 min drive
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse
    11 min drive
  • West Yellowstone, MT (WYS-Yellowstone)
    40 min drive

Room options

Family Cabin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Cabin

  • 12 sq m
  • Studio
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Cabin

  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Island Park

Located in Island Park, this campground is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Harriman State Park. .This campground is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Island Park Dam and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Mack's Inn Playhouse.

What's nearby

  • Harriman State Park - 3 min drive
  • Island Park Dam - 9 min drive
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 11 min drive
  • Big Springs - 26 min drive
  • Henrys Lake - 31 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Lodge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pond's Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Lodge Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Lodge - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Blue Buffalo Resort

Campground in Island Park with free parking
This campground offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned accommodation, featuring a microwave and a Smart TV. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a ceiling fan, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Blue Buffalo Grill serving guests of this campground.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Blue Buffalo Grill - Onsite family restaurant.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Buffalo Grill

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Freezer

Dining

  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital service
  • Streaming services
  • TV in a common area
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • USD 75 per accommodation per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Nature reserve
  • Sledging nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 5 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 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
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great to work with and answered questions right off. The food in the grill was very good and tasty 😋
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weishan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Quiet and Clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication and very professional approach by staff. Accomodation was great and very clean . WiFi was quick. And pizza cooked on site was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Radzhana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice cabin. The restaurant was also convenient and had very good food. Laundry facilities were clean and convenient. Front office had good communication via text. Easy drive to Yellowstone. Local restaurants and state parks were also nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good fit for my Yellowstone trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leland, Honeoye Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super charming and unique. Very quiet and clean. Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Family road trip
The communication from staff, ease of check in, the surprise at how awesome the lodge was it all well exceeded our expectations! This was by far the best stop we’ve had throughout our 2 week roadtrip. We definitely will keep this place on our list when we come back to Yellowstone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casaundra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable place for our family of 6 to stay while visiting the area. They had everything you needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Just not up to par!
If you think this is small, I can assure you it’s even smaller! Floor looked clean but I spilled water and when I cleaned it up the rag was black. The shower didn’t drain all the way, and since your toilet is in the shower, your feet get wet every time you go in there. Not an overall good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Amish cabin. It was clean, cozy and comfortable. Had everything we needed for our visit to Yellowstone and Jackson.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Silviane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The two ladies who manage the property came quickly to assist us on how to get the TV working. They are sweet and polite. But the way the cabine was advertised I thought this cabine could accommodate three adults comfortably. The lift though has a VERY short ceiling and adults couldn’t stand up. Actually, most of 10 year-olds couldn’t either. Then we thought “Awww … how cute! This loft was built for toddlers”. But than the stairs are WAY too steep ! Way too dangerous for kids and adults. The steps are narrow and very high. So … two of the adults in our group ended up sleeping in the living room. But all in all it was a good stay. My friends complained that due to no black-out blinders on the windows the cute outside lights bothered them during their sleep. Great service though! And the river RIGHT ACROSS the resort was a treat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blue Buffalo Resort. The cabins are adorable and comfortable, and the amenities are first rate. Excellent value, comfort and accessibility to all the locations we visited. Highest recommendations!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 2 tight stay. Clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unit was very cozy, clean with a t.v. fridge and microwave that came in handy, it is not the largest cabin, so if you like plenty of room book a unit for 3 people and up which we will do next time we return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LYNDA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was fine, just small!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AVINITA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Edmonton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For context, this was a family trip with my wife and two teenaged kids that took us through Montana, Idaho and Yellowstone National Park. This was our first time through these states and in this area. The cabins themselves are absolutely perfect for a family our size. Even though our kids are quite tall, they both loved the upper bunk area to sleep in. Everything was super clean and the cabins had a wonderful eucalyptus smell running through an oil diffuser when we arrived. There was tons of storage space in the kitchen and all dishes/pans/utensils were provided. They even had salt and pepper as well as vegetable oil to use for cooking. The area is beautiful and along the main highway through the area. The cabin we had been allocated was further away from the roadway and we were not impacted by the traffic. On site is a small pizza place that was some of the best pizza we've ever had. It was a great hub for our activities in the area over the three days we stayed and we will certainly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the small cabin. It is very small, but perfect if you just need a place to sleep. Check in and check out were all done via text. Very easy and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Girivasan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, clean, comfortable, away from crowds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAKUYA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Will highly recommend
They were very accommodating we started with a smaller cabin and decidwd for the bigger one they got us moved right away. Cabins were clean as was the cafe on property and the laundry facility. They even had horseshoes and bean bag games
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern, but “mountain man” chalet was not convenient for staying more than a day. E.g. no table or surface to prepare food, play a game. Would recommend for 1 night, but not longer.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024