Lake trip · Pierce County, North Dakota
Where to stay at Buffalo Lake
Buffalo Lake covers 990 acres in Pierce County and carries a water-quality grade of F (Very Poor). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Buffalo Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Buffalo Lake in Pierce County, North Dakota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
Top-rated places to stay near Buffalo Lake
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Before you book: the water
Buffalo Lake grades F for water quality — Very Poor. Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Water clarity is about 0.3 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 219.5 µg/L.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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About Buffalo Lake
Fish: Northern Pike, Walleye, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Bigmouth Buffalo.
Camping & RV near Buffalo Lake
Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Buffalo Lake on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Buffalo Lake in Pierce County, North Dakota are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.
Buffalo Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of F (Very Poor). Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Buffalo Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality grades are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.