Buttermilk

Overview

Buttermilk Campground is located approximately 30 miles southwest of West Yellowstone, Montana and 32 miles north of Ashton, Idaho in beautiful Island Park, Idaho. Buttermilk sits next to Island Park Reservoir at an elevation of 6,200 feet.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $65 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

208-558-7658 OR 208-270-0094

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Buttermilk, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Box Canyon TrailheadTrailhead · 2.1 mi from camp

  Various species of tress and wildflowers can be seen on the trail, as well as songbirds, waterfowl and occasional wildlife. Recreation.gov

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• Box Canyon TrailheadTrailhead · 2.1 mi from camp

  Various species of tress and wildflowers can be seen on the trail, as well as songbirds, waterfowl and occasional wildlife. Recreation.gov

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• Flat Rock (idaho)Hike · 6.2 mi from campShow on map
• CDT - Idaho & Montana SectionHike · 968.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 10.7 mi from campShow on map
• CDT - Idaho & Montana SectionHike · 968.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 10.7 mi from campShow on map
• CDT - Idaho & Montana SectionHike · 968.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 10.7 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Great Divide Mountain Bike RouteBike ride · 2,766.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 4.3 mi from camp

  A long distance touring route from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. OpenStreetMap

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• Greater Yellowstone - Teton Rail TrailBike ride · 15.1 mi long · 9.1 mi from campShow on map
• Greater Yellowstone - Teton Rail TrailBike ride · 15.1 mi long · 9.1 mi from campShow on map
• Abandoned Railroad Bed Bike TrailBike ride · 2-4 Hours · 22.6 mi from camp

  An abandoned railroad bed located near the north entrance of Yellowstone makes a beautiful bike trail. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Arange PeakPeak · 8,724 ft · 6.8 mi from campShow on map
• Ripley ButtePeak · 6,453 ft · 7.4 mi from campShow on map
• Mesa FallsWaterfall · 17.6 mi from camp

  A 115-foot waterfall.

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• Lower Mesa FallsWaterfall · 18.5 mi from campShow on map
• Saint Anthony Ice CavesCave · 22.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.