Welcome to Buffalo KOA Journey! We know that every camping trip is more than just another stop on the map—it's reconnecting with family, discovering new places, and creating memories that will be shared for years to come

Welcome to Buffalo KOA Journey,  it is a privilege to be part of your journey.As a family-owned and operated campground, we've poured our hearts into creating a place where every guest feels at home. Whether you're arriving after a long day on the road or planning to stay and explore everything Buffalo and the Bighorn Mountains have to offer, we hope you'll find a warm Western welcome, peaceful creekside camping, and the kind of genuine hospitality that keeps travelers coming back year after year.Thank you for considering Buffalo KOA Journey. We can't wait to meet you, share our favorite local places, and help make your Wyoming adventure one you'll never forget.

We are an award-winning campground that guests consistently describe as one of the cleanest, friendliest, and most peaceful RV parks in Wyoming. Recognized as KOA's 2026 Rising Star, our family-owned campground offers the perfect combination of exceptional hospitality, modern amenities, and unforgettable scenery in the heart of historic Buffalo, Wyoming. Whether you're looking for a Buffalo Wyoming campground, a full-hookup RV park, pet-friendly camping, or cabin rentals near the Bighorn Mountains, you'll find everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Located just off Interstate 90 (I-90), Buffalo KOA Journey is more than the perfect overnight stop or an ideal basecamp for exploring Northern Wyoming - we are a destination guests return to year after year.

Whether you're planning a Yellowstone vacation, exploring the Bighorn Mountains, traveling to Mount Rushmore, or searching for the best campground in Buffalo, Wyoming, Buffalo KOA Journey is ready to welcome you. Book your RV site, camping cabin, or tent site today and discover why travelers return year after year for unforgettable camping, genuine Western hospitality, and the perfect Wyoming adventure.

Stay Along Two Mountain Creeks
Unlike most campgrounds, Buffalo KOA Journey sits on the banks of both Clear Creek and French Creek, surrounded by mature cottonwood trees and views of the Bighorn Mountains.

Choose the camping style that fits your adventure:

  • Spacious Pull-Thru RV Sites with full hookups
  • Deluxe Patio Sites along the creek
  • Back-In RV Sites
  • Tent Camping beside Clear Creek
  • Cozy Camping Cabins
  • Pet-Friendly KOA Paw Pen® Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly accommodations

Guests frequently mention our spotless bathhouses, beautifully maintained grounds, peaceful atmosphere, and warm Western hospitality in their reviews. Many arrive for one night and decide to stay several more.

The Perfect Wyoming Road Trip

Buffalo KOA Journey is perfectly located between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore, making it one of the best overnight stops for travelers exploring the American West.  Our campground is also within easy driving distance of:

  • Bighorn National Forest
  • Crazy Woman Canyon Scenic Drive
  • Cloud Peak Scenic Byway
  • Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark
  • Ten Sleep Canyon
  • Devils Tower National Monument
  • Sheridan, Wyoming
  • Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
  • Outlaw Canyon and the Red Wall
  • Butch Cassidy's Hole in the Wall
  • Kaycee, WY

Whether you're traveling by RV, fifth wheel, travel trailer, camper van, motorcycle, or car, Buffalo KOA Journey is an ideal place to recharge before your next adventure.

Explore Historic Buffalo, Wyoming
Just five minutes from the campground is downtown Buffalo, one of Wyoming's most authentic Western towns.  Explore:

  • The Historic Occidental Hotel
  • Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum
  • Buffalo Golf Club
  • Boutique shopping and local restaurants
  • Weekly live music and community events
  • Moon Hitch Wagon Co. historical wagon rides
  • Fort Phil Kearny Historic Site
  • Fetterman Battlefield
  • Bozeman Trail history

History buffs, outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and families all find plenty of stories and adventures to dive into in Buffalo!

Adventure Begins Here!
Outdoor recreation surrounds Buffalo KOA Journey.  Enjoy:

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Mountain biking
  • ATV & OHV trails
  • Horseback riding
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Scenic motorcycle routes
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting access
  • Snowmobiling in winter
  • Fall color drives
  • Fly fishing in Clear Creek

The nearby Bighorn Mountains offer hundreds of miles of trails, alpine lakes, waterfalls, wildflowers, and breathtaking overlooks.

Relax at the Campground
Many guests choose to spend an entire day simply enjoying the campground. Amenities include:

  • Swimming pool (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
  • Fishing in Clear Creek and French Creek
  • Volleyball
  • Giant Chess
  • Giant Connect 4
  • Cornhole
  • Playground
  • Camp store
  • 24-hour laundry facilities
  • Modern bathhouses
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Propane
  • Dog park and Paw Pen Sites

Whether you're traveling with kids, friends, pets, or enjoying a quiet couples getaway, there's plenty of room to relax.

Why Guests Return

Visitors consistently praise Buffalo KOA Journey for:

  • Exceptionally clean facilities
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Quiet nights
  • Beautiful creekside setting
  • Spacious RV sites
  • Easy access from Interstate 90
  • Convenient location near restaurants and shopping
  • Outstanding customer service

Many guests tell us they planned to stay one night but ended up extending their vacation after discovering everything Buffalo has to offer.

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 85' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool (5/31 - 9/7)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Dog Park
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Ways to Stay

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KOA Journey Campgrounds

KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.

KOA Journeys Feature:

  • Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
  • Premium Tent Sites
  • Well lit after hours check-in service

Latest Hot Deal

KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend

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WHEN: September 11-12, 2026

WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 11th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 12th for FREE*.

WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.

* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.

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Local Area

The Historic Occidental Hotel and Saloon

140+ YEARS OF WESTERN HOSPITALITY AT ITS BEST! The “Ox” is one of the most famous landmark hotels in Buffalo, Wyoming. Travel back into the real Old West! This award-winning restoration of a famous Old West Wyoming Hotel offers authentic historic accommodations in Buffalo, Wyoming with all the modern comforts added. It includes an elegant 1908 Historic Saloon, fine dining in The Virginian Restaurant, a quaint breakfast spot called the Busy Bee and live music every Thursday night…. all at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains. Each of our hotel suites and rooms is individually decorated with antiques, many of which are original to the Occidental Hotel. Fully restored in 2007, these accommodations offer you an authentic experience of The Old West, combined with the finest in modern conveniences. All of our rooms and suites have private bathrooms. We also offer pet-friendly rooms. The entire Occidental Hotel is a smoke-free building.

10 North Main Street Buffalo

Buffalo, WY 82834

307-684-0451

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Fort Phil Kearney / Fetterman Battle Monument / Wagon Box Fight - Red Cloud's War

The Fort Phil Kearny introduces visitors to the context of the Indian Wars and Bozeman Trail  through a viewing of the Fort diorama that depicts, to scale, the complete fort as it would have looked in the fall of 1866. Visitors can then enter the original site, through a reconstructed stockade wall, and experience the expansive grounds of the largest stockaded fort in the west.  Corner posts and signs inform visitors where original buildings stood, and stockade sections demonstrate exactly how the wall protected soldiers, civilians and supplies from Native American warriors. Throughout the fort grounds, interpretation invites visitors to understand fort life, the colorful characters that resided therein, and appreciate the contrast of a busy fort operation in such an isolated location. Fees: $4.00 for residents and $8.00 for non-residents.Children under 18 free .Pets on leash are welcome on grounds but not inside buildings.

528 Wagon Box Road

Banner, WY 82832

307-684-7629

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Crazy Woman Canyon

Crazy Woman Canyon, is a gorgeous drive through the canyon and along the creek, there is plenty of opportunity to pull off onto a little turnout and stretch your legs, or pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic along side the creek. As you exit the canyon you will get to enjoy the drive down the mountain and back into town. In the summer the road is highly accessible for all vehicles.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/wyoming/crazy-woman-canyon-wy/

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Buffalo Golf Course

Buffalo, Wyoming is a beautiful small town nestled up against the eastern slope of the Big Horn Mountains.  Nestled in the middle of our picturesque community is one of the prettiest public golf courses that you will find anywhere.  Established in 1934, folks travel from near and far to play the greatest game in the world at our phenomenal course. Buffalo Golf Club is an 18-hole public facility with stunning mountain views and beautiful mature tree lines.  The golf course has earned a reputation as one of the top courses in the state and has been called "a hidden gem".  Buffalo Golf Club is a multi-award winning course, continuously earning a "4 Star" ranking from "Golf Digest" magazine and in 2009 was named the best municipal course in Wyoming. The course offers five sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all skill levels.  Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to play on a daily basis.  Memberships are available and are one of the most reasonable in the area.

500 West Hart Street

Buffalo, WY 82834

307-684-5266

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