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Blue Buffalo Resort

2.0 star property
Campsite in Island Park with free breakfast and sauna

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

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

Spruce Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Aspen Cabin

Aspen Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
Microwave
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Willow Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Island Park

At this campsite, you'll be 31 km (19.2 mi) from Henrys Lake. Highlights at this campsite include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .Accommodation features free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and a ceiling fan. A microwave and a hairdryer are also available. .Enjoy the sauna along with access to bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights in the region of this Island Park campsite include Yellowstone Park West Entrance and Old Faithful.
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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

Campsite in Island Park with free breakfast and sauna
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 Blue Buffalo Resort. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Conference 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 campsite offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. This Island Park campsite provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

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River Lodge
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  • Parking included
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  • Air-conditioning
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The price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
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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 transport

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

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Travel cot

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 lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 a one-off USD 75 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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Buffalo Resort?

Yep, Blue Buffalo Resort has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Buffalo Resort?

As of 27 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Buffalo Resort on 28 Dec 2025 start from NZ$203.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Blue Buffalo Resort have a pool?

No, this campsite doesn't have a pool.

Is Blue Buffalo Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and travel cots, it's no surprise that Blue Buffalo Resort is a winner with our family travellers.

Does Blue Buffalo Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Buffalo Resort?

No, Blue Buffalo Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Buffalo Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Blue Buffalo Resort's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Buffalo Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Blue Buffalo Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 509 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April Gwendolyn, Boise

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins are so cute and brand new. All cooking utensils included in their kitchenette. It’s roughly 1.5 hours from the resort to West Yellowstone which isn’t bad at all. The resort is surrounded by the prettiest meadows, a small creek, and you get wildlife visitors in the evening like deer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES, Draper

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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harwood

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

All the amenities in one tiny space!

All the amenities in one tiny space. Off season was not such a bonus with the pizzeria closed for the season. The cabin floor cracked and groaned a bit, and we’re not heavy people! It was clean, but a bit tight for our tastes. It was available and less expensive than most of the other options in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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