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Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort is a full service resort located on the world renowned trophy trout fishery, Henry's Lake, just 15 minutes from the West entrance to Yellowstone Park.
Catering to fishermen and women, honeymooners, family reunions, business retreats, family outings, getaways, fishing trips, weekend escapes, and more—Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort has something for everyone.
Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort offers a large selection of accommodations and services to fit your group, your interests, and your budget. Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort offers the following amenities:
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Located off Highway 87, Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort is nestled in the more heavily forested portion of the North Shore of Henry's Lake at the North end of Island Park, Idaho. Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort is the home to one of the best trophy trout fly fishing spots, to beautiful scenery, to all types of wildlife, and outdoor activities. Not only is Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort located on the shores of the finest fish hatchery in the United States, but its location in North Island Park provides quick access to most of the area's historical sites, national parks, scenic attractions, hiking trails, and fishing spots for both the fly fisherman and boat fisherman alike.
Because of the awesome location in North Island Park on the Montana border, the placement of the Resort is the most centrally located of all the area’s hotels, motels, or resorts with activities and sites to keep even the most avid outdoorsman satisfied. The following are a few of the sites that are minutes from Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort :
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The Island Park, Idaho Area
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In addition to excellent fishing, Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort and these popular sites offer sight seeing, boating, jet skiing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, hiking, swimming, golfing, biking, four wheeling, cycling, exploring, walking paths, painting, historical sights, visitor centers, snowmobiling, skiing, sledding, tubing, windsurfing, parasailing, gift shopping, and more.
Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort has become a popular site for family reunions. Many families have combined resources to share one or two of our very large condominium units; or some families reserve multiple smaller units, some with connecting doors, which allow families to connect with other families or enjoy their privacy. Because of the many different size units and amenities the resort has to offer, we can accommodate any family with varied comfortable levels. Some families have members who choose to stay in their own R.V., trailer, or tent which can also be integrated into reunions with members staying in rooms or cabins. Whether you like to enjoy the comforts of a home or enjoy "roughing it," we have the accommodations to fit your needs when you plan your next family reunion!
It's a fisherman’s paradise here at Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort. Trophies are photographed and you can forever become a part of the resort and be posted on our Wall of Fame and/or posted through our internet web site (subject to permission). Make this vacation dream a reality by making a reservation today. Our friendly helpful service is just the icing on the cake. See you here!
Short History of Wild Rose Ranch
In the late 1800's, the Wild Rose Ranch—originally known as the Bowers Ranch— catered to fisherman and was known as one of the hottest trout fishing lakes in America. Both tourists and movie stars frequented the tranquil, secluded ranch.
Originally, the Resort was a livestock ranch and farm, fishing and fly fishing resort, and stage stop (with blacksmith shop and a large barn housing horses used for both the stage coach and for guest horse-back riding). The Ranch had a small post office, store, cafe, a few cabins, and some tent sites. RV sites were later added as they became popular.
Although very secluded, the Wild Rose Ranch was close enough to Yellowstone National Park to be a place for tourists to enjoy trophy trout fishing in addition to enjoying the amazing sites that Yellowstone National Park had to offer.
Since Henry’s Lake was so close to the gold mining towns of Virginia City and Nevada City in Montana, the Lake became the exclusive commercial fishery feeding the local prospectors in those cities. The stage coach or other delivery wagon would load the fish at the Wild Rose Ranch stop and proceed on to various delivery locations.
Since the establishment of Wild Rose Ranch in the late 1800's, it has been owned and managed by several different individuals and operated in basically the same fashion as it began. The current owner is McLloyd Barney (Mac), a dentist from Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Wild Rose Ranch became Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort in early 1992 after Mac’s fishing partner and youngest son, Jared, became ill. Jared was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor on January 1, 1991. He passed away at the age of nine on October 19, 1992. However, before his passing he was able to enjoy one final fishing trip with his father. Upon arriving at Wild Rose Ranch for his final fishing outing, Jared discovered that the Wild Rose Ranch now bore his name.
At one point in Jared's short life—while fishing with his dad—Jared requested that his father, "never sell this land." Mac struggled to retain the property due to huge medical debts incurred as a result of Jared's many surgeries and medical treatments. However, Mac's desire to honor Jared’s request was paramount. Mac, had also developed a love of the area and Henry’s Lake. Fishing had always been a sport that Mac enjoyed, and fly fishing on Henry’s had become his favorite pastime and passion. The enjoyment of fishing between father and sons made the effort to maintain Jared’s Wild Rose Resort almost spiritual in nature. Mac would eventually recover from these financial difficulties and consequently, he maintained the property.
Mac faced another difficult time when a resort manager quit mid season in 1996. Needing to find a new manager on short notice, Mac asked his son Kevin, if he’d be willing to take on the managerial tasks at the resort. Kevin agreed to move from Las Vegas, Nevada to Island Park, with a good deal of encouragement from his new wife Jennifer. Jennifer had recently been introduced and had immediately developed a fondness to the resort. Kevin became the manager of Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort in August of 1996. Kevin is still the current manager.
Jared's Wild Rose Ranch Resort still has the rustic cabins enjoyed by the movie stars of yesteryear. Two of the present cabins were frequented by the famous western novelist, Zane Grey, who at one time signed a set of his books for the resort.
Although the resort is no longer a livestock ranch, it remains a full service resort for fishermen and women, tourists, couples, partners, and families. Large condominiums, multi bath units, and suites with jetted tubs are perfect for family reunions, business retreats, and large groups. Cabins and small suites are perfect for couples or small groups.
The resort maintains a mini store/snack/tackle/and gift shop, arcade/billiard room, mini theater, hot tubs, motor boat/canoe/and paddle boat rentals/, boat launching /docking/, shore fishing, full hookup RV park, campsites, cabins, condos, hotel/motel/ rooms, suites, restaurant, banquet room, wedding reception areas, horseshoe pit, yards and swings for kids, fire pits, BBQ areas, forested area, boathouse with boat motor sales, fishing license sales, and much more.