Mackay Bar Ranch Is A Remote Getaway Destination In Idaho That Will Melt Your Stress Away
By Courtnie Erickson|Published April 06, 2023
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
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Life can be overwhelming. But, when you need to melt away your stress, there is one place that we recommend visiting — Mackay Bar Ranch. Located in the Frank Church Wilderness and along the Salmon River, this ranch is where you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures from fishing to jetboat tours. You can sleep in a cabin, suite, or glamping tent, and enjoy incredible food. It’s an outdoor getaway that’s good for the soul and your stress levels.
Mackay Bar Ranch is located in the Frank Church Wilderness, just east of Riggins. This is truly the ultimate destination if you want to get away because to reach this ranch, you must travel via jetboat.
You can ride on the Mackay Bar Ranch jetboat or even bring your own. The boat ride is approximately one hour.
Many people visit the Mackay Bar Ranch for its steelhead fishing experiences. Your adventure includes the boat, a guide, and all fishing gear and bait. Your lodging and meals are also included in your experience.
There are plenty of lodging options to choose from when you book a stay at this Idaho ranch. You can stay in one of the three private cabins, a guest room, river suite, or glamping tents. There are lodging options for some time alone or even for small families.
Fresh and delicious meals are also included with your stay and you’ll dine on fresh-cut meats and seasonal produce throughout the day. Plus, the views while you dine are unbeatable.
Mackay Bar Ranch also offers several activities to get you outside, into the fresh air, and falling in love with Idaho. You can take a one-day jetboat tour where you will explore up to 36 miles of river. On this ride, you will visit multiple historic sites and homesteads.
And if you want an experience that is a little unique, yet unforgettable, Mackay Bar Ranch hosts various events throughout the spring and summer months like a couple’s getaway at Sawtooth Winery and a July summer adventure with jetboating, fishing, swimming, and more.
You can immerse yourself in the great outdoors with a visit to Mackay Bar Ranch in the Frank Church Wilderness. Your stress will melt away and your love for Idaho’s great outdoors will grow.
Have you ever stayed at Mackay Bar Ranch in Idaho? What was your experience like? What activities did you enjoy? Let us know in the comments! And while you are in this area of the state, spend some time in Riggins, a historic small town that is the perfect day trip destination.
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