The Ranch at Timber Creek
Leadore, Idaho
The Ranch at Timber Creek is nestled in the valley between the majestic Lemhi and Beaverhead mountain ranges on the Idaho/Montana border near Leadore, Idaho. Chase and Megan Whittaker and their children run 750 cow/calf pairs on 22,000 acres of leased and owned land with Forest Service and BLM allotments. With elevations ranging from 6,500 to 8,000 feet, there is good riding all summer long.
Activities: Best known for their cattle work on horseback which revolves around the seasons.
- Gathering and branding weeks the end of May to early June.
- Trailing cattle to summer range and gathering strays in scenic country in June.
- Grazing rotation and active management riding herd health fill the days in July and August.
- Riding in early fall sorting heifer pairs and then the big gather in September when cows are trailed to the home place.
Come for more than just cattle drives; guests can join Chase in the arena for a personalized Working Ranch Cowboy School.
- Do you want to learn stockmanship? Want to learn to rope? Just let Chase know. There are weeks in the summer with a focus on roping, riding, and even a family camp. The Whittakers love their way of life and what comes with it, and they love to share it.
Although cattle work is the main attraction, guests also enjoy one mile of private access fishing. However, you do not need to be a fisherman to enjoy exploring the old homestead site and a picnic along the picturesque Timber Creek. Unwind, recharge, and connect with the land.
Suggested optional excursions include:
- Rafting the Salmon River (45 minutes away with Rawhide Outfitters)
- Ghost hunting in Montana’s first territorial capital (in Bannock State Park one hour away) with 60 original buildings, it is a time portal back to 1864.
Accommodations
- Wall tents in the Glamping Grove are luxuriously decorated canvas wall tents furnished with rugs, comfortable queen beds, tables and chairs. Each tent has power and there is a bathhouse for your convenience.
- The Whittakers serve meals in the Glamping Grove kitchen featuring ranch-raised beef, locally sourced vegetables, and delicious homemade desserts.
Contact & Booking
Think of me as a native Montanan and a travel coordinator who is skilled as a matchmaker. Let me know your interests. I can put you in touch with ranchers whose Montana roots date back 100 years.
One of a Kind Experiences
Working ranch vacations offer more than just horseback riding. Guests participate in seasonal ranch activities while learning about conservation practices and sustainable ranching in the Rocky Mountains. Not just a seminar in ranching, we invite you to be part of the daily routine.Saddle Up and experience a part of the Old West that still exists. Everything from cattle drives and roundups, to trail rides and pack trips into the wilderness.
Meet Karen, Your Personal Working Ranch Vacation Guide.
Think of me as a native Montanan and a travel coordinator who is skilled as a matchmaker. Let me know your interests. I can put you in touch with ranchers whose Montana roots date back 100 years.