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Blue Buffalo Resort

2.0 star property
Island Park accommodation with free WiFi

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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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9.0 out of 10
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  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 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)
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

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

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Island Park

In Island Park .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Harriman State Park with a stay here. Island Park Dam is within 6 miles (10 km) and Mack's Inn Playhouse is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Harriman State Park - 5 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Island Park Dam - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Mack's Inn Playhouse - 10 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Island Park Golf Course - 13 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Henrys Lake - 23 min drive - 41.0 km

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

Island Park accommodation with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A sauna, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at this campground. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Island Park campground.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 75
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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. 410 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 508 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JAMES, Draper

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and new.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect little cabin for a Yellowstone trip. Unlike many of the older properties around the park, this had the cabin feel. No shared walls, rocking chairs on the porch and was quiet. I loved the kitchen. Eating pan fried steak on the porch while hearing the wildlife, amazing. Chandler checked us in. He is very friendly and gave excellent tips for the area. I will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute stay to visit yellowstone after our RV broke down. Being about 30 min from yellowstone the price was much better, and it was adorable. They were like tiny houses but the woodsy version. I like that it had a full kitchen with large fridge. The layout and grounds were very engaging with games, a big fire pit area, porches twinkle lights. Our front porch had chairs, table annd a citronella candle and lighter. They thought of everything. Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great overall and we'll stay there again. There are a couple things visitors should be aware of. First, the bed is an RV queen size. It's not 80" long. If you're tall, like me, your feet will hang off the end. Also the dining area size has not kept pace with their growth over the years and you may very well have a hard time finding a seat. We did two out of three days. All that being said, we will stay there again and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Demeng, Lilburn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All are good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michal

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived i was unaware we did not have a bathroom in our room. We had to walk up the hill. For me and my husband that would of been fine but not with a special needs child. I would of never of booked it if it was clear. We had to leave and did not stay. I have requested a refund but have not heard a word
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Yellowstone

This place was remarkably clean the market but convenient probably one of the best cabins I’ve stayed in. Breakfast might need a little work, but overall not too bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our expectations were exceeded!!! Great place to stay and play.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were traveling to a family reunion in Utah and we stopped there on the way back from our trip and it was fabulous and we loved everything about the cabin and it was so clean and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayur

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great vacation stay.

We greatly enjoyed our time at Blue Buffalo resort. Very clean and well kept. It looked brand new. Staff very helpful and friendly. We also had access to free pickleball court, soccer, volleyball, badmitten, and beautiful area of firepits to have an evening fire with complimentary s'mores.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The rooms were very clean and modern with all the amenities. Breakfast and ice was available. We enjoyed the s’mores kit to roast at the fire pit. We saw there are activities available to do and recreation rentals available . We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Nelson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabins! The grounds were very well maintained. Communication with staff was easy. There were activities if you wanted to play. Fire pit areas with chairs, The cabins had porches with rocking chairs. 30 minutes to Yellowstone .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the cabin look, smell, functionality and cleanliness. Able to use the sauna by myself. Didn’t have a chance to use the other activities in the facility such as pickleball, badminton or camp fire. Maybe next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The blue buffalo was very clean and very well kept. My daughter randomly came across this property for us on Expedia and it was the best experience. I would highly recommend and I would come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees are super nice and professional. I wull stay again and or recommend some one
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cozy cabin for our Yellowstone vacation. Our Aspen cabin was fine for just my spouse and I. The mattress was memory foam, which we don’t particularly care for but otherwise a great place to sleep and dine
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property, very clean, friendly staff, checkin/checkout extremely easy, felt very safe. We will definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful resort. The cabin we stayed in was cozy and clean. If you stay in one of the pine cabins I would suggest bringing a power strip with as there aren't enough outlets for phone charging, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and very clean. We had everything we needed to have a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025