We are now booking for 2025 & 2026!
Jet Boat Shoot Out!
Stay tuned for April 2026 dates!
Experience JETBOATING, SHOOTING, and FUN! This informative weekend gets you out of the house after a long winter to enjoy Idaho’s Salmon River. American Freedom Defense hosts our Shootout Weekend. They bring guns, obstacle courses and instruction. Shoot at whatever level you feel comfortable with along with Mackay Bar providing Salmon River jetboating fun! We will travel the Salmon River from Vinegar Creek to China Bar – enjoying Idaho’s Wilderness!
salmon river lodges & legacies jet boat tour
Stay tuned for May 2026 dates!
Stay at Mackay Bar Ranch for two nights while enjoying the upper Main Salmon River by Jet Boat. This extensive jet boat tour will take you all the way from Vinegar Creek Boat Ramp to Campbells Ferry – thru the heart of the Wild & Scenic River Corridor in the Frank Church “River Of No Return” Wilderness. See many of the homesteads along the way.

July Summer Fun Trip
July 7-9, 2025
Come explore Mackay Bar Ranch, the Salmon River and an unforgettable summer getaway! Enjoy three days, two nights enjoying beaches, jetboating, fishing, bridge jumping, swimming, lodging and all meals during our mid July special summer event. This event is great for small groups, families, friends, or couples – anyone who wants a mid summer Idaho getaway!

Sawtooth Winery Couples getaway
July 11-13, 2025
You and your loved one will spend a luscious weekend sipping wines from Sawtooth Winery, enjoying jet boat tours and rejuvenating your sense of adventure and perspective. The beautiful sights and sounds will lull you into ZEN moments as you become immersed deep in the heart of Idaho’s Frank Church Wilderness. Personal wine sommelier from Sawtooth Winery to help with pairing!

The Mackay Bar Reset
July 31st – Aug 3rd, 2025
A powerful recalibration rooted in the principles of Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means. Set deep in the Frank Church Wilderness, this experience helps you reclaim energy, reset how you live, and lead with clarity. Through metabolic health, emotional alignment, and unplugged immersion, you’ll return with renewed intention – and real change. All of this is paired with an unforgettable adventure on the Salmon River, complete with jet boating, sandy beaches, and wild canyon exploration.