the incredible history of mccall
Dive into everything Mccall has to offer through all seasons of life. Year round outdoor activities, Equipment rentals, Events and more.
Winter Activities
Cheap Thrills Rentals
Visit Cheap Thrills as a seasoned snowmobiler and enjoy transportation to and from trail heads, safety equipment and a full tank of gas included in the rental options.
Gravity Sports Idaho
To rent snowshoes and nordic skis during the Winter months visit Gravity Sports Idaho. Daily renting options allow you to explore the McCall Mountains differently than ever before.
Brundage Mountain Ski Resort
This is a must see spot in McCall with some of the best skiing in Idaho. It’s also a great place for beginners to utilize their half and full day snowmobile tours.
Annual Winter Carnival
Spring Adventures
Gold Fork Hot Springs
McCall is home to several different hot springs, but not all of them are open in the spring. Gold Fork Hot Springs, located about 30 miles south of McCall, offers six mineral pools with temperatures ranging between 85 and 110 degrees.
the McCall Fish Hatchery
The hatchery is open for tours daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. year-round, although it’s particularly popular during the spring and summer. Visitors can go on a self-guided tour or call ahead to arrange a guided group tour.
Charlie’s Garden
Nestled between Warren Wagon Road and the shores of Payette Lake lies the exquisite and expansive Charlie’s Garden. Originally created by landscape designer, Charlie Davidson, the garden is now maintained by his heirs.
“A place like nowhere else. A beautiful town with a beautiful lake, nice parks and good dining.”
Summer Fun!
McCall Lake Cruises
Spend a relaxing evening visiting with family or friends while watching the sunset out on beautiful Payette Lake! Cruise around for 2 hours on board The IDAHO with your favorite beverage in hand. Sit back, relax, visit & enjoy the view!
ORANGE TORPEDO TRIPS
While time on the river builds individual skill, strength and confidence – the collegiality and easy-going hospitality of our guides makes time on and off the river relaxing and fun. OTT lets you escape the boundaries of your everyday. These trips require moments of full concentration which in turn, create opportunities to re-focus.
Cheap Thrills Rental
Start your adventure at Art Robert’s Park where Cheap Thrills Rental delivers ski boats, pontoon boats and waverunners to Payette lake for a fun filled day on the lake. Choose from their many rental options whether you want to spend a few hours or a full day relaxing on the lake.
McCall Music society’s
Annual Summer Music Festival
Fall in McCall
Ponderosa State Park
Located just north of McCall and bordered on three sides by Payette Lake, Ponderosa State Park is a popular hiking destination thanks to its convenient location and, of course, its breathtaking beauty, abundant wildlife, and stunning lake views.
Mccall Smokejumper Base
The McCall smokejumper base is one of the largest and most active bases in the U.S., and McCall jumpers respond to fires all over the western U.S. Tours of the base are available by appointment and are led by current smokejumpers.
Mccall Golf Club
Three, nine-hole courses comprise our beautiful 27-hole facility located in the west central mountains of Idaho. Established in 1934, our tree lined fairways with many natural hazards give way to small, undulating greens.
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Food and Lodging
HOME TOWN PIZZA
We use our own recipes for homemade dough and sauce. Whole wheat crust is available for no extra charge, and we also have delicious 10” gluten free crusts. Other sauce options include pesto, savory ranch, BBQ and homemade basil oil. Save money on a take-n-bake pizza, or save time and we’ll bake it for you.
SUSHI BAR
McCall’s premiere lake-view sushi bar showcasing a full sushi menu, a wide assortment of cooked Asian dishes (Kobe beef, noodle bowls, Korean barbeque, Vietnamese Pho, etc.) and an extensive beverage menu. Featuring the best microbrew selection you can find in any sushi bar.
PANCAKE HOUSE
The Pancake House offers mammoth-sized breakfast and lunches in a gorgeous rustic mountain lodge. There is something for everyone at the Pancake House. Every taste bud was considered when assembling the huge menu and only the freshest ingredients are used.
SHORE LODGE
Shore Lodge is the quintessential McCall resort, with unrivaled resort amenities, breathtaking scenery, and endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors. You’ll find that here, perched at an elevation of 5,000 feet, the sky really is the limit. Stake out your sanctuary in the wilds of western Idaho. Our seventy-seven guest suites mean that once the adventures in the great outdoors are through, you can seek out rest and restoration in your private enclave.
HOTEL MCCALL
Hotel McCall is nestled on the corner of Third and Main, in the heart of McCall, Idaho, overlooking beautiful Payette Lake. The bed and breakfast style inn has welcomed guests since 1904, and new ownership has revitalized this cornerstone of hospitality. Under the direction and tutelage of the Carey family, Hotel McCall has been completely remodeled and expanded, most recently as June 2007. Its historic charm has been maintained and enhanced, and is still the focal point of downtown. Just like the clocks on its walls, the Hotel McCall has been and always will be, the heart of McCall.
BRUNDAGE BUNGALOWS
We are part of a unique mountain vacation experience! You’re coming to a very special mountain getaway destination, so don’t settle for ordinary. Come see why for over 60 years people have made the Bungalows the place to stay in McCall! We completed a top to bottom renovation in 2013 & 2017 with all new beds in 2015, making the Bungalows more unique and comfortable than ever before.
“If you like good old-fashion fun along with real down-to-earth people and scenery that is just breathtaking, then this would be a trip for anyone.”
