Bear Creek Ranch — Your Family’s Rustic Home Away From Home
Bear Creek Ranch is more than a vacation spot — it’s a cherished family sanctuary nestled in rural Idaho. Operated with love by the Burtts and Wallace families, this peaceful 77-acre retreat reflects their passion for nature, community, and simple living away from the hustle.
The Burtts family, with two adventurous kids, and the lively Wallace family, with four children, three dogs, and a flock of chickens, call Bear Creek Ranch their home away from home. Siblings Telford Burtts and Karie Wallace carefully maintain the ranch to ensure every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and inspired by the natural beauty.
Whether you want to escape everyday noise, share adventures with family, or unwind in quiet nature, Bear Creek Ranch offers the perfect backdrop. Relax on the covered porch listening to birdsong, watch for deer, elk, or turkeys, or gather around the fire pit beneath a starry sky.
Nearby are ATV and hiking trails, birdwatching spots, and places for fishing and picnicking like Laird Park, Great White Pine Campground, and Spring Valley Reservoir.
In fall and winter, hunters will appreciate access to zones 8 and 8A for elk, deer, moose, and more. Winter sports lovers enjoy Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area nearby for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
With a fully equipped kitchen, cozy fire pit, and pet-friendly policy, you’ll feel right at home. Charming towns like Princeton, Potlatch, Moscow, and Pullman are close by, plus historic Lewiston and Clarkston make great day trips.
At Bear Creek Ranch, breathe deeply, explore freely, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether a family adventure, quiet retreat, or nature escape, this rustic haven invites you to make lifelong memories surrounded by the wild spirit of Idaho.