The best vacations aren't overly planned. Sometimes it's better just to do what sounds like fun. In this high-mountain, lakeside playground paradox, you will find four-season excitement and relaxation simultaneously. In McCall, Idaho there?s so much to do, yet you?ll find it so nice just doing nothing.
Summer Fun
Although this old mill town is extremely laid back, you'll find plenty of adventures to fill the long summer days- like world class whitewater rafting, waterskiing, sailing, golfing, fishing, hiking, mountain bike riding and soaking in area hot springs. At McCall's pace, the fun seems to never end.
The town of McCall surrounds beautiful Payette Lake, Idaho's mecca for the water enthusiast. On any given summer day you can find the lake?s pristine waters speckled with jet skiers, wakeboarders, water skiers, pontoon boats, swimmers, and sailboats. Some of the best Class I-V whitewater rivers in the country are located within a fifty mile radius of McCall: Hell's Canyon on the Snake River, the Payette River, and the Middle and Main Forks of the Salmon River.
McCall's world class municipal golf course and four area resorts are truly inspired by nature. Some play for the challenge, others play for the breath-taking beauty that surrounds every fairway and green. Away from the links you will find 300 lakes and 1,400 miles of streams that are perfect for fishing, mountain biking, backpacking, hiking and camping. Whether you?re a casual hiker or serious mountain enthusiast, McCall has thousands of miles of trails to choose from. Southwest Idaho has some of the best and most open mountain biking trails in the Northwest. Four of the top five trails identified by Sunset Magazine are located in the McCall area
Winter Fun
Discover some of the finest powder in the Northwest. With an annual snowfall of approximately 300 inches, the McCall Area is home to some of the finest alpine and Nordic skiing trails as well as snowmobile terrain. Area ski resorts boast a combined 2,000 skiable acres and 5,500 feet of vertical drop. Spend a day cat skiing or boarding and you will have access to over 7,000 acres of unbelievable snow.
Discover some of the finest powder in the Northwest. With an annual snowfall of approximately 300 inches, the McCall Area is home to some of the finest alpine and Nordic skiing trails as well as snowmobile terrain. Area ski resorts boast a combined 2,000 skiable acres and 5,500 feet of vertical drop. Spend a day cat skiing or boarding and you will have access to over 7,000 acres of unbelievable snow.
Enjoy 11 miles of groomed cross-country trails and endless snow-shoe explorations in Ponderosa State Park. Four groomers and over 500 miles of groomed trails give you snowmobile access to literally hundreds of thousands of acres to ride, ranging from gentle to extreme for the sight-seer or thrill seeker.
Whether you are looking for a sleigh ride, cross country ski trails, an afternoon hitting antique shops and boutiques, a fine meal, glass of wine or local microbrew, or a relaxing day at the spa you'll find it all here.
