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Idaho dude ranches

Idaho's ranches sit in forest and mountain country rather than open range. Western Pleasure is in the hills above Sandpoint, Red Horse Mountain is in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains near Harrison, and Diamond D is deep in the Frank Church Wilderness, 42 miles north of Stanley.

All three are all-inclusive family ranches built around riding. Western Pleasure is the one where rides can include moving cattle, and it caps summer at 20 guests. Red Horse Mountain runs a bigger program, with at least two rides a day and faster rides for guests who pass a lope test.

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Idaho at a glance

Ranches
3
Offer cattle work
1
Short stays OK
1

Family ranches 3

Common questions about Idaho ranches

How many dude ranches are there in Idaho?
3 on Brand Book, each one checked against the ranch's own website: 3 family ranches. A ranch can count in more than one of those.
How much does a dude ranch vacation cost in Idaho?
Of the Idaho ranches here that publish a rate, a full week runs $1,700 to $3,580 per adult. Those are the ranches' own published figures as of September 2026, before tax, service charge and gratuity, which some ranches include in the price and some add on top.
How long do you have to stay at an Idaho dude ranch?
It varies more than people expect. 1 of the Idaho ranches here take stays of four nights or fewer, the shortest being 1 night, while 1 sells only a full week.
Can you do real cattle work at an Idaho dude ranch?
1 of the 3 Idaho ranches here offer cattle work. None of them are hands-on operations, so cattle time here is usually a demonstration or a single day.
Are Idaho dude ranches good for families?
3 of the 3 are family ranches, but none of them runs a children's program. Children are welcome; nothing is organized for them, which is the difference worth checking before you book.