Hosts: Carl and Nessie Zitlau (Click here to meet them).
Capacity: 12-15 persons
Address: Granite Creek Guest Ranch, P.O. Box 340, Ririe, ID 83443 USA
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Telephone: 208-538-7140
Activities/Attractions: The ranch program includes all the standard guest ranch services and activities such as lodging, meals, trail rides and other horse activities.
In addition, cattle ranch activities such as cattle drives, roundups, ranch chores, feeding baby farm animals and fence maintenance will give you a taste of the "Old West" -- with fishing and hiking thrown in for fun and relaxation!
Click here for a detailed list of activities.
- licensed by the State of Idaho
- bonded and insured
- a member of Idaho Outfitters &
Guides Association
- a member of Eastern Idaho's
Yellowstone-Teton Territory
- a member of Idaho Falls, ID Chamber
of Commerce
- a member of Jackson Hole, WY
Chamber of Commerce
"My daughter and I really enjoyed the horses and the family hospitality at the ranch. We rode, we roped, we even took a shot at riding the calves. Dinners around the campfire were fun as well as checkers in the lodge. There is lots of good basic food to eat and tons of activities. Two thumbs up!"
"The total ranch experience exceeded our expectations. Half the time we went on trail rides and the other half we worked cattle. The scenery was breath taking. The people are the nicest you will ever meet. Food was outstanding. The authentic rustic cabins were very nice. They aim to please their quests."
"I had never been on a guest ranch. This was better than I expected. It was not a polished dude ranch, it was real. The family and hired help were great. We became a part of the family and were even invited to the local 4th of July picnic with friends. They still keep in touch with personal letters and Christmas cards."
"We had a great time at your ranch - the kids carry on all about it to everyone they meet because they've told everyone they know - Alia cried when we were leaving."
General Information: Welcome to Granite Creek Guest Ranch in Ririe, Idaho ... where our working cattle guest ranch offers one of the most flexible guest activity schedules in the West - all in the heart of spectacular Idaho mountain river country near Jackson, Wyoming, and Yellowstone National Park.
By taking only a comparatively small number of guests at a time, Granite Creek offers one of the most flexible guest activity schedules in the West with choices ranging from the usual guest ranch trail rides and fishing to cattle drives and other real working cattle ranch activities. Guests can sometimes make their own time schedules.
Guests stay in 1 or 2 bedroom cabins, each having a private bath with shower, and electricity. They were built from the ranch's timber, making them very cozy and comfortable.
- Cattle drives and Roundups (1-4
hours duration)
- Scenic Trail rides - horses to
match your ability
- Boating, canoeing, and fishing on a
5 acre lake
- Wildlife - moose, elk, deer,
coyotes ...
- Rustic Cabins - all have
electricity and bathroom facilities
- All rides originate at cabins and
return to the comfort of the cabins for meals
- Family-Oriented - children's
activities tailored to your family
- Flexible Schedule - we take only a
comparatively small number of guests at a time
Payment Accepted: Cash, money orders, personal checks and travelers checks.
Rates: (Prices quoted in US Dollars - open from June through the end of August)
$105-195/day
$410-1050/week
Meals, lodging, all activities included in our rates.
"My 16 year-old son enjoyed this more than anything else we've ever done - and we've done a lot! Even my husband who's not into "roughing it" had a great time. I'd go back every year if I could."
"Everybody here had a very good remember of our trip last summer and often we think of you and the guitar night when we hear Joan Baez's voice. We hope we'll come back to the ranch someday."
"The Zitlau family are friendly, out-going people. We have become friends and stay in touch. I would encourage anyone to stay at the Guest Ranch that likes the Real West as it was around 1900."
"We have told everyone about our experiences at Granite Creek this summer. Eileen and Kayla each made a scrap book of pictures and mementos from our summer vacation trip out west and of course most of it is about Granite Creek. Thanks to you all for giving us such a great time."
"Thank you for a wonderful time at your ranch. The food, company, activities and beautiful surroundings made for a truly great vacation. Many thanks."