Buttermilk
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About Buttermilk
Buttermilk is a national park campground at Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Fremont County, Idaho. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Buttermilk is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 50 ft. Campers rate it 4.1/5 across 2390 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Caribou-Targhee National Forest include Mccrea Bridge, Buffalo (idaho), Upper Coffee Pot, Flat Rock (idaho) and Big Springs Warming Hut.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 35 · 2024: 39 · 2025: 41
Location
Address
Island Park, Idaho
Coordinates
44.4325, -111.4261
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 227 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Mccrea Bridge
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Buffalo (idaho)
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Upper Coffee Pot
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Flat Rock (idaho)
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Big Springs Warming Hut
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Bishop Mountain Cabin
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
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Buttermilk FAQ
How far in advance should I book Buttermilk?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Buttermilk?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Buttermilk. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Buttermilk right now?
Buttermilk is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Buttermilk located?
Buttermilk is located in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, near Island Park, Idaho.
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