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Central Idaho: An Unparalleled Gateway to Outdoor Adventures

Nestled along the Salmon River in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness, Mackay Bar Ranch offers an unparalleled gateway to some of Central Idaho’s most thrilling outdoor adventures. Recently highlighted in Sunset Magazine as “Idaho’s Best-Kept Secret for Outdoor Adventure,” this central Idaho region is a treasure trove for outdoor adventure and

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January 31, 2025
Bear Hunter's Color Phase GIANT bear trophy

Idaho Spring Bear Hunts

Idaho Spring Bear Hunts With Lodging For hunting enthusiasts seeking the ultimate adventure, spring bear hunts with Mackay Bar Outfitters in Idaho are an unparalleled experience. Among the myriad of outfitters in the state, Mackay Bar Outfitters stands out as a premier destination. Nestled deep within the Frank Church Wilderness

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January 20, 2025
Ready for a June Getaway to Mackay Bar Ranch?

Two June Weekend Getaways From Boise

Embrace the Wilderness: Mackay Bar Ranch Getaways Weekend Getaways from Boise: Escape to Mackay Bar Ranch As summer beckons with its promise of warm sunshine and clear skies, the lure of escaping the daily grind grows stronger. This June, those living and working in Boise Idaho have the perfect opportunity

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May 16, 2024

idaho experience gifts for christmas

Idaho experience gifts for Christmas create lasting memories in the form of a vacation adventure and provide a fun and exciting vacation to look forward to. Idaho experience gifts often represent more profound value and meaning feelings for the gift recipients than piling on more material possessions. Idaho Experience Gifts

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December 9, 2023
Spring Black Bear Hunts

Spring Bear Hunts

Spring Bear Hunts with Mackay Bar Outfitters Push Your Potential For Physical Endurance, And Increasing The Odds For A Big Trophy Bear. Spring Bear Season in Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness for 2024 is available to reserve now. A great gift idea. Spring Bear Hunts: Photos from guests at Mackay Bar

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November 10, 2023
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Mackay Bar Outfitters & Guest Ranch
PO Box 340
Grangeville, Idaho 83530
208.413.2109

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Mackay Bar Ranch maintains a 5 star overall rating among satisfied customers.
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Valarie P.
Easter Celebration
Joni and Buck are excellent hosts to their ranch. Suzie, Jason and Aubry and Ky were absolute pleasures and not a task they could not accomplish readily and cheerfully. The Jetboat ride is exciting with the realization of mother natures forces of water, absolutely spell binding. Buck Captains the Jetboat and wild water with the skill and judgement of a well seasoned Seaman. His "eagle eye" was quick to point out the natural inhabitants to the nearby mountains (Continue review)
Todd H
Amazing Experience
What an amazing fishing trip. This was my third trip to Mackay Bar and loved every minute of it. Buck and Joni are awesome hosts. The food is excellent, accommodations are clean and comfortable, and the ranch location is beautiful. Thank you again for another great year!! Be back soon.
Gerald Feenstra
Great accommodations, great food, great people
We had a great time at Mackay Bar. From the time we got there we felt at home. Stayed in nice rooms, had great food, good company. The lodge always had a fire going and was cozy. I highly recommend staying here for hunting, fishing, or even just a getaway to a remote spot in the mountains. Views are incredible!
Getaway33338925724
Exceptional in every way.
Buck and Joni were born to do exactly what they're doing by running Mackay Bar Outfitters. They're attentive and driven to make your trip more than you came hoping for and they make you feel like and old friend. Great food, incredible boats and guides and the best spot for a lodge on the river. We had a group of 24 and every single one of us had a blast.
Stacy B
Multi Generation Family Adventure
We cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay at Mackay Bar! From the moment we were met at Vinegar Creek Boat launch we were treated like family and launched into our weekend adventure. We enjoyed fishing, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, bridge jumping, trips to Buckskin Bill's for beer and ice cream (try the Porter Float), exciting jet boat rides and delicious home cooked meals. (Continue Review)
Bear L.
Great Venue for a wedding
Close friends were married here in early May 2014. It was just perfection. The owners and staff did everything within there power to make sure we (14 people) were happy and satisfied at all times. Buck and his family work so hard they seem to never stop moving. The cabins are clean comfortable and secure. The grounds are very well kept. The food is fantastic. The runway is in good shape with plenty of room for parking. The resorts jets boats are in great condition and are expertly piloted. (Continue Review)
Valarie P.
Easter Celebration
Joni and Buck are excellent hosts to their ranch. Suzie, Jason and Aubry and Ky were absolute pleasures and not a task they could not accomplish readily and cheerfully. The Jetboat ride is exciting with the realization of mother natures forces of water, absolutely spell binding. Buck Captains the Jetboat and wild water with the skill and judgement of a well seasoned Seaman. His "eagle eye" was quick to point out the natural inhabitants to the nearby mountains (Continue review)
Todd H
Amazing Experience
What an amazing fishing trip. This was my third trip to Mackay Bar and loved every minute of it. Buck and Joni are awesome hosts. The food is excellent, accommodations are clean and comfortable, and the ranch location is beautiful. Thank you again for another great year!! Be back soon.

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