Idaho Ranch Vacations
Western Pleasure Ranch
Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID
Minimum Stay: 5 nights
Season: June – September
If you want an authentic Western experience, then Western Pleasure Ranch might well be the one for you. This ranch promises an experience tailor-made to suit every guest, with horseback riding as the main activity. Whether you’d rather kick back and relax or get out there and try things like moving cattle, the choice is entirely up to the guests.
Western Pleasure Ranch offers a more intimate setting than other Idaho dude ranches. There are half a dozen rooms within the Grand Lodge or four cabins you can stay in....
Diamond D Ranch
Location: Stanley, ID
Minimum Stay: 1 night
Season: June – September
Diamond D Ranch is set within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Northern Idaho. This area is abundant in wildlife, forest, hills, canyons, and mountains and is dominated by the Salmon River mountains. Diamond R Ranch traces its history back to 1960, when this all-inclusive ranch first came to be.
Lodging at Diamond D offers a bed and breakfast in the main lodge, suites, or comfortable, traditional log cabins with multiple bedrooms. Diamond D Ranch can accommodate up to 35 guests, so it’s ideal for a large...
Granite Creek Ranch
Location: Idaho Falls, ID
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Season: June – September
Located in Antelope Flats, Granite Creek is an Idaho dude ranch for those who want to ride horses, canoe across the creek pond, and go fishing. This is a real-life working cattle ranch, so you can get some hands-on experience living in an entirely different lifestyle to the one you’re probably used to.
Granite Creek Ranch was founded back in 1917 and now occupies a large 4,000-acre site. More than 200 cows live on the ranch, as well as the resident horses. This part of Idaho is only a 2-hour...
Mackay Bar Ranch
Location: Warren, ID
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Season: April – August
Mackay Bar Outfitters & Guest Ranch is located in Idaho’s backcountry by the Salmon River. This one lies within the Frank Church River of No Return wilderness. Guests can explore a site occupying more than 273,000 acres of space.
Mackay Bar offers a selection of experiences for individuals and groups. These include all-inclusive packages, fishing breaks, and guided hunting programs. With 75 miles of the Salmon River to enjoy, it’s a paradise for those who love to fish or simply spend time by the water. You can also take a...
McGarry Ranches
Location: Rexburg, ID
Minimum Stay: 6 nights
Season: Year-round
McGarry offers guests the choice of two Idaho guest ranches. One can be found close to the south fork of the Snake River, while the other is located in the river’s upper valley. The owner is a fourth-generation rancher who decided to offer ranch vacations at his property for paying guests.
Life at the McGarry ranches is about joining in with the working life of the property. A maximum of ten guests per week can stay here, and accommodation is supplied in a shared log cabin. There are separate bathrooms...
Red Horse Mountain Ranch
Location: Harrison, ID
Minimum Stay: 5 nights
Season: May – October
Red Horse Mountain Ranch is an all-inclusive ranch close to Lake Coeur d’Alene. You can take a break here between May and October, and the fact that there’s a kids’ program makes it suitable for families as well as couples, solo travelers, or groups. Up to 60 people can be accommodated at one time.
You can stay in a cabin or suite or opt for the Hilltop Home. Suites have one bedroom, while lodges have 1-4 bedrooms. All come with a private deck to soak up the unspoiled scenery and...