About · Grace, Idaho
A place shaped by family, land, and time
The Hale family has worked to retain the beautiful aura of Gem Valley while creating facilities that keep family and friends cozy.
A Private Property
Whiskey Creek Ranch is privately owned and is not open to the public. We do not sell or rent vehicles, equipment, facilities, or property.
The Ranch
The lodge & villas of Whiskey Creek
Since acquiring the ranch, the Hale family has tried to retain the beautiful aura of Gem Valley while creating facilities that keep family and friends cozy. Existing buildings were updated and renovated, while new living accommodations were built to maximize comfort. Increased attention to environmental conditions has drastically increased wildlife, aiding in the wonderful western ambiance.
Several villas and a lodge were constructed to provide more comfort to friends and family. The villas offer wonderful sleeping accommodations. Each villa has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with a small kitchenette and sitting area.
The lodge was built to provide a lovely atmosphere for large family and friends groups to gather together. You’ll also notice that many of Nathan Hale’s prized hunts are immortalized throughout the Lodge.
Land & Wildlife
A ranch that serves the land
As described on the home page, the ranch is primarily used for recreational purposes. Most of the farming done at Whiskey Creek Ranch is strategically designed to promote wildlife growth. Trout, ducks, pheasants, and even deer have increased their presence throughout the ranch due to these conservation efforts.
As you take a tour of the property you will see how much wildlife there is in this region. The ranch continues to be shaped by seasonal care — planting, grazing rotations, stream maintenance — all in service of the land and the wildlife it supports.
Beyond Whiskey Creek
Gray's Lake
Whiskey Creek Ranch controls two pieces of land in Gray’s Lake: the Beaver Tail property and the Cattle property. Each is unique and serves a significant purpose for the ranch.
— Property One —
Beaver Tail
~1,000 Acres · 6,000–8,500 ft
The Beaver Tail property is roughly 1,000 acres of big timber recreational property only a few miles from the Oregon Trail. The elevation ranges from 6,000 feet up to 8,500 feet. This land is primarily used for hunting elk and mule deer, hiking, horseback riding, and in winter for snowshoeing and snowmobiling. During summer months, the property is also used for some cattle grazing to knock the grass down, which the elk prefer.
— Property Two —
Cattle Property
~1,000 Acres · Grazing Land
The Cattle property comprises 600 acres in the flats of Gray’s Lake Valley and another 400 acres up on the burg. It sits on the south side of the valley and is arguably some of the richest cattle grazing land in the whole valley.
How to Get There
Getting to the ranch
There are two routes from Salt Lake City to the ranch. Choose the one that suits your trip — and your trailer.
Route One
Logan & Preston
The faster and more scenic route. We encourage you to take this one if you are not pulling a trailer.
Route Two
McCammon, Idaho
Slightly longer, but easier if you are towing a large trailer. Recommended for RVs and heavy hauls.