BAKER RANCH SCENIC WAGON RIDES
NOW BOOKING FOR SUMMER 2022
We are celebrating 29 years of offering wagon rides this season.

Wagons Powered by Draft Horses

Delicious Country Meal - Served Creek-Side

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​Spend an evening enjoying the refreshing mountain air of the majestic Idaho Mountains in Lava Hot Springs. 
Don't forget your camera!
​Wagon Rides begin June 04, 2022 through September 2022. Rides go any night we can fill a wagon! 

Call 208-776-5684 for RESERVATIONS
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Connect with friends, old classmates, business associates, or loved ones on this family friendly evening with a horse drawn wagon ride through the scenic Idaho mountains south of Lava Hot Springs at the Baker Ranch's private neck of the woods on Dempsey Creek.  Relax in the shadow of the mountains while listening to live music next to a crackling fire with your dessert.  The kids will have plenty of time to explore and play on the walking path, slide, and tire horse swings.  On the trip out, native wildlife is frequently seen as the sun sets and the final 20-minutes of the ride are in the twilight, with the carriage lights on. This ride is a must if you are coming to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Allow 3-hours for this scenic wagon ride with dinner and live music. 

Menu: Savory slow roasted BBQ beef, local Idaho baked potatoes with butter, sour cream, hot cheese and salsa for toppings, fresh baked 5 grain bread roll, ranch beans, sweet corn, sliced dill pickle, and a choice of a green salad  (ranch, honey mustard or balsamic dressing) or a creamy sweet fruit salad.  Enjoy a glass of our ice cold raspberry lemonade (water, coffee, tea and hot cocoa/cider and, sugar free options also available).  Hot dogs and buns available for kids who would prefer to roast their dinner over the camp fire. Dessert features our chocolate brownies or our lemon pound cake with our home grown raspberries made into a delicious sweet topping with whipped cream. 

Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing

Fresh Raspberries and Jam For Sale

Happy People

B. Peterson Google Reviews
June 2021
What an amazing experience! Went into it knowing very little about what to expect. The wagon ride was fun (especially for our kids, who were able to take turns sitting "shotgun" up front) and had gorgeous views. But the little space with dinner up the mountain was just the best: nestled down out of the sun, tasty raspberry lemonade to welcome us, an area with fun stuff for kids to play on... And then the dinner -- excellent food with live music! And Rex is about the friendliest, down-to-earth guy you'll meet. Highly recommend!

J. Smith Google Reviews
June 2021
My daughter and her 5 kids came to visit. We wanted to plan a fun adventure and memory for their visit. This did not disappoint! Wagon ride was fun, scenic, and peaceful. The dinner was tasty. Musical entertainment was professional and fun. Play area/property was well planned and well cared for--rustic but so pretty! The family/staff were friendly. Highly recommend!

Lindsey Heuer Duffy  Facebook Reviews
July 9, 2019 Rex & Peggy do a phenomenal job which makes the experience amazing. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the ride through the scenic area of Lava. Once we arrived at the Baker Ranch we were greeted with a campfire and refreshing homemade raspberry lemonade. When the dinner bell rang we were served the most AMAZING and tasty food including the dessert selection! The kids loved the playground and the hot cocoa for the ride back! We came all the way from California ❤️Thank you.
California Mikes Family

Mrttime32 Trip Advisor Reviews
Loved the sledding and snowshoeing
Jan 2019 • Couples
What a great spot to snowshoe and sled. They had equipment to rent that was very reasonably priced and the fees to enter were also great. It was so much fun for all of us! Will definitely be back to visit here again soon.

Niki H. Trip Advisor Reviews
July 2018
Our family ages 6-68 absolutely LOVED this experience. The ride up the mountain was comfortable, the view was beautiful and the horses were so neat. Rex Baker was our driver and he was sooo nice and made our trip even better. His wonderful wife, Peggy and her team cooked an absolutely amazing meal that we enjoyed while listening to a great singer/guitar player. There was a campfire a creek and a play area for the kids. We will be going on this adventure again!

Mark L. Trip Advisor Reviews
June 21, 2016  What a great "Western" evening
If you are near Lava Hot Springs Idaho you will not want to miss an evening with the Bakers. A wonderful 30 minute, two horse team wagon ride up to the Chuckwagon site where you will enjoy a great dinner of BBQ beef with all the trimmings including a fantastic desert topped with their home grown raspberry sauce. The scenery is very western. Come hungry, wear warmer clothing and make sure to bring a jacket as it gets a bit cooler down near Dempsey Creek where dinner is served. Come experience a delightful evening. It's one of those memory makers.

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