Vacation Rental

Idaho's Wilderness Fishing Destination

China Bar Lodge – Sportsman’s Retreat

Our jet boats and skilled captains give you a unique ability to catch Steelhead in the most remote and uncrowded places in Idaho.Let us help you hook into an Idaho Steelhead (ocean run Rainbow Trout) while taking in the wilderness of the Salmon River Canyon and it’s wildlife.  We strive to provide the highest quality Idaho Steelhead fishing adventures available. Steelhead fishing with us will give you the best opportunity to hook into that Steelhead you have always wanted.

All China Bar Lodge adventure vacations will enjoy a 37 mile jet boat tour of the Main Salmon River from the end of the road at Vinegar Creek. This exhilarating ride through the wilderness is packed with wildlife viewing, historic stops and photo opportunities while running the whitewater with one of our experienced and fun jet boat captains.

We are located in the prime location for Idaho Steelhead and our lodges offer a unique advantage for our fishermen to be successful along with great food and accommodations. Our lodge location at China Bar and also at Mackay Bar provides for an exciting opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime in one of the most remote areas in the lower 48 states. Catching Steelhead is what we live for, let us bring you the dedication and quality you deserve and expect.

Experience the Frank Church “River of No Return” Wilderness. If you have been feeling like you and your loved ones are a little too “plugged in and unconnected” you need to visit the Ram House lodge on Mackay Bar. You will renew family ties with good conversations, nature walks, and evenings around a campfire. Everyone can go their own way during the day and then regroup at mealtimes to relive their adventures. You can make your stay as relaxing or active as you want and will always be surrounded by Salmon River serenity. You can relax on the deck or play along the rivers edge or you may choose to explore additional sites such as a Buckskin Bills historic homestead and the blue ribbon trout fishing of the South Fork.

The Ram House Lodge has 43 acres of private land for you and your family to enjoy on Mackay Bar. Whether your looking for stress relief or adventure, the Ram House Lodge on Mackay Bar is the perfect retreat for romantic getaway’s, corporate retreats, family reunions or wedding parties.

The Building on the River offers a second-home living experience—a place that feels all yours.We call it a riverplex because it sits right on the confluence of the Salmon and Little Salmon rivers. When you want to ‘get away from it all’ you shouldn't have to sacrifice a thing.

The RV Landing at Carlson Ranch is a beautiful RV park located up the Big Salmon River just minutes from Riggins. Located next to Salmon River Helicopters, these ranch grounds have turned into an ideal location to get connected with nature with your toes in the sand, whether that be at our beach or in our sand volleyball court. We have a play area for the kiddos, full hookups, a bathhouse and internet available. Around the corner we have our Gus Creek Cabin available for reservations! It's the perfect place to ride your bike, take a walk or a hike or kick your feet up and enjoy whatever you like!