

About Us
Sulphur Creek Ranch is a private destination "venue" tucked away in the privacy and seclusion of the Frank Church Wilderness of Idaho since 1947.
The ranch was originally branded with the slogan "...want to go to heaven?"
If you are interested in a private group adventure for 2025,
on an 80 acre oasis in the middle of nowhere, Sulphur Creek Ranch is the destination. The ranch, being insulated from the rest of the world, hosts the perfect getaway!
The private air strip adjacent to the lodge gives our guests the ultimate flexibility for timing arrivals and departures.
Hiking in from the the Middle Fork of the Salmon River Trail Head is another popular option.
Come be a part of the heritage and our history in this little corner of America, a slice of Heaven!


Sulphur Creek Ranch 2025
The ranch is beginning to limp out of the devastation of the post 2021 Boundary Creek forest fire landslides which obliterated our power and water systems. We have made small strides towards power restoration and have a temporary water system in place.
Our picturesque 3 acre pond lost its water supply in August 2022 as a direct result of the landslides.
This turned out to be an unfortunate consequence for the well seasoned and fat cutthroat trout. None of the fish survived.
Thanks to Kord Smith and Steve Henderson, we now have a water supply to the pond as of October 2023. Kord has taken on the challenge of maintaining the water flow to the pond. It was back to its pristine self in 2024.
The ranch is open for group bookings on a limited basis. Hunts and group fishing trips are still available. Please contact us for pricing and availability.
We are not hosting fly-in breakfasts or individual overnight stays for Season 2025.
Thank you all for your concerns and your support through the last few years!
ValDean and Kiere Schroeder
Getting here is only the beginning of the journey
Experiencing backcountry hospitality like it used to be is a journey long forgotten by many! Our primary goal at Sulphur Creek Ranch is to re-accustom our guests to the benefits of true hospitality and how it can transform your experience. We are a private ranch nestled in the southwest corner of The Frank Church River of No Return. The forest surrounding the ranch is a designated "Wilderness Area" in Idaho established in 1980.
No motorized vehicles, 4 wheelers, cars, trucks, strangers are going to be passing by or dropping in. This lends to the unique atmosphere which simply cannot be duplicated.
It provides a deep sense of peace and solitude. You can hear "the silence"!
See the Venue
Interested in booking the ranch for your private event?
Hunting
Our hunt area includes both Sawtooth Unit 34 and Middlefork Unit 27. Incredible opportunities to hunt elk, deer, bear, and wolves
Getting Here
We currently have 2 ways to get here, flying and hiking. Horseback riding will be available again in 2023.