Guest Ranches in Idaho

by Dusty Dave

Diamond D Ranch
Stanley, Idaho

The Diamond D Ranch is for the ultra-adventurous. The ranch is set in the midst of incomparable beauty of snowcapped mountains, forests of pine, quaking Aspen, clear blue lakes and green pastures. Riding is offered twice daily including two lunch rides a week. For a trip you will never forget, the ranch can custom tailor a pack trip into the spectacular high country. Additionally, miles of trails provide endless opportunities for the enthusiastic hiker, photographer and wildlife admirer. Some of the guided hikes available include a 3.5 mile round trip climb to Mystery Lake which is a high mountain lake stocked with California golden trout. The crystal clear lake is a fly fisherman's dream.

To learn more visit Diamond D Ranch

Granite Creek Ranch
Ririe, Idaho

You are invited to experience a ranch on 4000 acres in the mountains of southeastern Idaho. Guests love the cattle drives which are done several times a week to move cattle to new pastures or bring to them into the corral for branding and doctoring. Granite Creek Ranch also offers scenic trail rides through meadows and higher up into the mountains. For anglers, fishing and boating on a 5 acre lake is available Their cozy cabins are roomy and come complete with electricity and modern bathrooms. The ranch serves delicious home-cooked meals, with dinner around the campfire. They maintain a flexible, relaxed schedule so you can enjoy yourself to the fullest.

To learn more visit Granite Creed Guest Ranch

Twin Peaks Ranch
Salmon, Idaho

Everything is possible at Twin Peaks. Take a beautiful trail ride through the mountains, round up and herd cattle on the ranch’s 2,900 acres, float the Salmon River's white water rapids, go on a pack trip to a tented high-camp complete with campfire and Dutch Oven desserts or break out the fishing rod at the lakeside lodge. But wait, there's more. You also get to compete in team penning and other arena events, do a little shooting at the rifle range, learn how to country dance, enjoy a local rodeo, or just relax on your porch. Whew! That's a lot.

To learn more visit Twin Peaks Ranch

If You Go…
Diamond D Ranch
P.O. Box 35
Stanley, ID 83278
Phone: 208.861.9206
Toll-Free: 1.800.222.1269
DIADlld@aol.com

Granite Creed Guest Ranch
P.O. Box 340
Ririe, ID 83443
Phone: 208.538.7140
info@granitecreekranch.com

Twin Peaks Ranch
P.O. Box 774
Salmon, ID 83467
Phone: 208.894.2290
Toll-Free: 1.800.659.4899
Fax: 208.849.2429
tpranch@twinpeaksranch.com

Source: Rustic Vacations