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Blue Buffalo Resort

2.0 star property
Island Park accommodation with free WiFi

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

Spruce Cabin

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

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Aspen Cabin

Aspen Cabin

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

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

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

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: 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

Reviews

Blue Buffalo Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 505 reviews

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

Celia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised at how noce our cabin was. Everything about it was excellent except for the shampoo and conditioner. They could use something of a better quality. Other than this, our stay was comfortable, pleasant and overall s great experience. I would recommend this place to my family and friends who will visit Yellowstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As good as they come! Cabin Aspen is small but it has everything you need (no bathtub but shower and toilet with bidet are great). Place reminded me of youth camps. Everything is clean, cozy, modern and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great Experience

The cabin was spotless and included all the amenities needed to cook a meal and just relax after a long day. The entire property was spotless. Have already recommended to friends and will look to book with them whever we can.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Opted for dry cabin so my son could have his own bed, they alllowed for 1hr early checkin but not before even though unit was already clean, my son & I used communal bathrooms that were clean, my husband found one that the toilet didn’t flush & smelled bad. There are four to use. Shower this morning had enough hot water for all of us & were supplied shampoo/cond/body wash & 2 towels/hand towels. Beds were super comfy in room, reading lights above each bed, ac & heat worked sufficiently, mini fridge in room didn’t really keep items cold, only cool. Breakfast was bagels, toast, cereal, coffee, fruit & juice. Workers were out cleaning bathrooms in the morning & tending to breakfast area, which had inside & outside seating available. No pizza available as advertised, that part of restaurant is not open. Plenty of parking, laundry, sauna/cold plunge & rentals available for outdoor activities. Burn ban in effect so weren’t able to roast smores as advertised-overall fair price for paid-
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Pavan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ILIA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place for Yellowstone vacation with affordable prices. Thank you Blue Buffalo resort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice place

It was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tak Chi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location easy to find, cabin is clean and spacious, my kids love it. One thing is that the smoke alarm “beeping” non stop, probably out of battery and no one came to fix it during our 3 nights stay, would love to give 5 stars if not that
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lived our stay at Blue Buffalo Resort! Bought some groceries and cooked in well equipped kitchen. Perfect layout for our family. Great location for our daycare Yellowstone. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins was very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed and more. The front office guy was very kind and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PERIYASAMY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice place to stay

It is really comfortable place for vacation. 40 minutes to West Yellowstone National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was worried about the modern European bathroom but it was just fine. The tv did come on 2 times in the night but that could have been operator error. Cute and quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was very spotty so tv was hit or miss, but tv is not why i go on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pradipkumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, easy parking, cosy accommodation, good social areas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Aspen cabin was very cute and well designed. The location was great for entering Yellowstone Park from the West Gate. Would highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice resort in the middle of nowhere

Cabin was squeaky clean.. It looks like brand new built building. Smells like woods! Would definitely stay here again if passing this area of Idaho!!! The free breakfast was horrible. There were lines just to make waffles. No eggs available. Would recommend people to just bought their breakfast and prep it inside the beautiful cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025