Sightseeing & food
| Location | Island Park, Idaho |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $25–$100/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (86 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 50 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 15A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 21 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Idaho RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Buttermilk, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Check dates on CampspotThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Buttermilk is a Recreation.gov campground in Island Park. It lists 21 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 50 ft. 1 site has electric. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Sep 15 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 034 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (86 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“It was such a fun experience! The camp host was great and very accomodating. We enjoyed going to Yellowstone and seeing Old Faithful. ”
“This was our first year staying at this campground were very pleased with the area it was clean, and the bathrooms were also clean every day. The camp host were very nice and helpful with any questions we had. we will be using the area again. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
BUTTERMILK LOOP RD
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Buttermilk Campground sits on the eastern edge of Island Park Reservoir at about 6,200 feet, roughly 30 miles south of West Yellowstone and a similar distance north of Ashton, Idaho. The sites are shaded intermittently by lodgepole pines and open grassy areas where summer wildflowers appear, and the surrounding landscape is shaped by the overlapping Henry's Fork and Island Park calderas. Anglers come for world-class water the Henry's Fork and nearby Henry's Lake produce rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout as well as kokanee, while Island Park Reservoir supports boating and water-skiing (the reservoir is used for irrigation and the level recedes during summer but is generally usable all season). Hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and ATV users will find many trails nearby, including access toward long routes such as the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Nez Perce Trail; birdwatchers and wildlife viewers can expect to encounter moose, elk, bald eagles and Sandhill cranes in the area. The Big Springs float trip and the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway (about 13 miles south) are close enough for half-day excursions, and Yellowstone's west entrance is under an hour away for day trips. The campground is arranged with two single-family loops and a group loop and contains 21 campsites in total; all 21 are configured for both RVs and tents. A large group site is available and can accommodate up to 150 people, for which the posted fees are $65 per night Sunday Thursday and $130 per night Friday Saturday (no weekly rate). Basic amenities at Buttermilk include vault toilets, drinking water, and a concrete boat ramp with docks located between the group and single-family loops; access to the campground is on a paved road while interior loop roads and parking spurs are gravel. One site is noted to have a 15-amp electrical hookup. Because some details such as seasonal reservation availability and specific RV length limits can change, plan to check current Caribou-Targhee National Forest information before you go; the campground supports a wide range of activities boating, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, OHV use, picnicking, swimming, wildlife viewing and winter sports making it a practical base for exploring Island Park and the Henry's Fork country.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
Picks are 50 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Bozeman (Bozeman Yellowstone International (BZN)), about 94 mi straight-line from Buttermilk. RV rentals in Bozeman
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Pick up in Bozeman| – |
| – |
| $25 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $25 |
| 038 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
| GS1 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $100 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season |
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| Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Buttermilk. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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