Guidebook for McCall
Food Scene
Excellent sushi. If you have a group (10 to 12), call early and get the Tatami Room (reserve early in the week if you want a weekend reservation for the room). Open 4-9pm Sunday – Thursday, 4pm-10pm Friday and Saturday.
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The Sushi Bar
414 Railroad AveExcellent sushi. If you have a group (10 to 12), call early and get the Tatami Room (reserve early in the week if you want a weekend reservation for the room). Open 4-9pm Sunday – Thursday, 4pm-10pm Friday and Saturday.
Steamers Steak & Seafood
308 E Lake StGreat seafood and steaks.
Best patio dining around. Upscale dining experience.
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Rupert's at the Hotel McCall
1101 N 3rd StBest patio dining around. Upscale dining experience.
Found this great place in Cascade last year. Great food and wine.
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Remington's
Found this great place in Cascade last year. Great food and wine.
Great pizza. Live music during summer on some weekend evenings.
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Crusty's Pizza
214 Lenora StGreat pizza. Live music during summer on some weekend evenings.
The Shore Lodge is a beautiful updated lodge within walking distance of the cabin. Lunch can be had on a patio overlooking the dock area. If you have a boat on the lake, stop on by and dock the boat and enjoy a great lunch. The more formal dining area was remodeled this past fall (Fall 2017) and I have not tried it since it reopened. The bar has great views of the lake and a fantastic wine list.
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Shore Lodge McCall station
The Shore Lodge is a beautiful updated lodge within walking distance of the cabin. Lunch can be had on a patio overlooking the dock area. If you have a boat on the lake, stop on by and dock the boat and enjoy a great lunch. The more formal dining area was remodeled this past fall (Fall 2017) and I have not tried it since it reopened. The bar has great views of the lake and a fantastic wine list.
Best sandwiches in McCall. Call ahead, I have never figured out their hours. It is worth it when you can grab a sandwich to go and enjoy it at one of the parks around the lake.
Evening Rise Bread Co
303 Sunset StBest sandwiches in McCall. Call ahead, I have never figured out their hours. It is worth it when you can grab a sandwich to go and enjoy it at one of the parks around the lake.
During the summer, this backstreet ice cream shop is the best non secret in McCall. This is a must stop if you have kids and find yourself in downtown McCall.
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Ice Cream Alley
310 E Lake StDuring the summer, this backstreet ice cream shop is the best non secret in McCall. This is a must stop if you have kids and find yourself in downtown McCall.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to grab a cold drink and listen to music on the weekends during the day (late afternoon during the summer only). Not a bad place to stop in after a ride around the lake or even a quick ride to town. Sit on the south side and rate everyone launching and retrieving boats.
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Mile High Marina
1300 E Lake StGreat place to grab a cold drink and listen to music on the weekends during the day (late afternoon during the summer only). Not a bad place to stop in after a ride around the lake or even a quick ride to town. Sit on the south side and rate everyone launching and retrieving boats.
Great place to get in a game of shuffleboard or pool. DJ's on weekends.
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Mill Harbor Yacht Club
198 E Lake StGreat place to get in a game of shuffleboard or pool. DJ's on weekends.
Large club with a dance floor. Bands on some weekends (summer and high tourist weekends in the winter -- call at other times to see if they have entertainment). Hint: Order single beers, they are cheaper than a pitcher...
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Forester Club
304 E Lake StLarge club with a dance floor. Bands on some weekends (summer and high tourist weekends in the winter -- call at other times to see if they have entertainment). Hint: Order single beers, they are cheaper than a pitcher...
Pub food and good beer. Remember to take your Brundage pass and get a buck off a pint after skiing.
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Salmon River Brewery
411 Railroad AvePub food and good beer. Remember to take your Brundage pass and get a buck off a pint after skiing.
McCall Brewing Company
807 N 3rd StGood lunch and dinner spot. Pub menu.
Everything Else
Burgdorf Hot Springs: Well maintained hot springs. 30.6 miles from McCall (1 hour drive time each way). Take Warren Wagon Road north from Shore Lodge. Road is paved except for last 2 miles from turnoff of Warren Wagon Road (those 2 miles are good gravel road). Natural Hot Springs with a gravel bottom. Bring your drinks/cooler and lunch/snacks. No glass containers. https://www.burgdorfhotsprings.com/ . Access is via snowmobile during winter.
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Burgdorf Hot Springs
404 French CreekBurgdorf Hot Springs: Well maintained hot springs. 30.6 miles from McCall (1 hour drive time each way). Take Warren Wagon Road north from Shore Lodge. Road is paved except for last 2 miles from turnoff of Warren Wagon Road (those 2 miles are good gravel road). Natural Hot Springs with a gravel bottom. Bring your drinks/cooler and lunch/snacks. No glass containers. https://www.burgdorfhotsprings.com/ . Access is via snowmobile during winter.
Gold Fork Hot Springs: Nice Hot springs with several pools. 24.0 miles from Cabin. Southeast of Donnelly on Gold Fork Road (40 minute drive). Monday, Wednesday through Friday noon to 9pm, Saturday noon to 11pm. Closed on Tuesday. $10/adult, 5$ per child. Cash or check, no Credit cards. No glass containers. http://www.goldforkhotsprings.com/ This is a great stop on the drive up to McCall or on your way back to Boise.
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Gold Fork Heiße Quellen
1026 Gold Fork RdGold Fork Hot Springs: Nice Hot springs with several pools. 24.0 miles from Cabin. Southeast of Donnelly on Gold Fork Road (40 minute drive). Monday, Wednesday through Friday noon to 9pm, Saturday noon to 11pm. Closed on Tuesday. $10/adult, 5$ per child. Cash or check, no Credit cards. No glass containers. http://www.goldforkhotsprings.com/ This is a great stop on the drive up to McCall or on your way back to Boise.
Parks & Nature
Great State Park in biking distance from cabin. Hiking trails, boat docks, swimming. During the winter, the park has a great trail system for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Ponderosa Park:
Ponderosa Park Summer Access Map: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/Ponderosa/Trail%20Maps/Summer%20Trails%20Map%20and%20Description%202013.pdf
There is a yurt that hosts dinner in the park during the winter.
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Ponderosa State Park
1920 Davis AveGreat State Park in biking distance from cabin. Hiking trails, boat docks, swimming. During the winter, the park has a great trail system for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Ponderosa Park:
Ponderosa Park Summer Access Map: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/Ponderosa/Trail%20Maps/Summer%20Trails%20Map%20and%20Description%202013.pdf
There is a yurt that hosts dinner in the park during the winter.
Great long hiking trail.
Loon Lake Loop: 10.5-mile loop with little elevation gain. World War 2 B-23 Dragon Bomber crash site at far edge of Loon Lake. The trail is out of the Chinook Campground parking area about 40 miles north of McCall on the Warren Wagon Road. Great hike or Mountain Bike ride. The hike has rolling terrain so there is elevation gain and loss. Another option is an out and back on the Secesh River trail. 3.5 mile each direction from parking area to the Secesh river crossing foot bridge.
Loon Lake
Great long hiking trail.
Loon Lake Loop: 10.5-mile loop with little elevation gain. World War 2 B-23 Dragon Bomber crash site at far edge of Loon Lake. The trail is out of the Chinook Campground parking area about 40 miles north of McCall on the Warren Wagon Road. Great hike or Mountain Bike ride. The hike has rolling terrain so there is elevation gain and loss. Another option is an out and back on the Secesh River trail. 3.5 mile each direction from parking area to the Secesh river crossing foot bridge.
Louie Lake and Boulder Lake Loop. 2 Mile hike to Louie Lake (trophy lake with great fishing) or a longer 6.8 mile loop with Louie Lake, Jughandle trail to Boulder Lake and out at Boulder Reservoir (can be done in either direction). Access from Elo Road just south of McCall heading East toward Jughandle Mountain. Moderate difficulty.
Louie Lake Trail Head
Boulder Lake RoadLouie Lake and Boulder Lake Loop. 2 Mile hike to Louie Lake (trophy lake with great fishing) or a longer 6.8 mile loop with Louie Lake, Jughandle trail to Boulder Lake and out at Boulder Reservoir (can be done in either direction). Access from Elo Road just south of McCall heading East toward Jughandle Mountain. Moderate difficulty.
Goose Creek Falls Trail from Last Chance Campground. Trail goes to snowmobile parking lot near Brundage. Goose Creek Falls can be accessed via a short 1-mile downhill hike from the Snowmobile Parking area on the Brundage Mountain road (3 miles from Highway 55 turnoff) or a longer 3-mile hike uphill from the campground at Last Chance (access from Highway 55 between the Brundage Mountain turnoff and New Meadows). Easy to Moderate difficulty.
Last Chance Campground
Last Chance RoadGoose Creek Falls Trail from Last Chance Campground. Trail goes to snowmobile parking lot near Brundage. Goose Creek Falls can be accessed via a short 1-mile downhill hike from the Snowmobile Parking area on the Brundage Mountain road (3 miles from Highway 55 turnoff) or a longer 3-mile hike uphill from the campground at Last Chance (access from Highway 55 between the Brundage Mountain turnoff and New Meadows). Easy to Moderate difficulty.
Bear Basin: Best kept secret for riding near McCall. Easy uphill climb from McCall on single track next to Highway 55 for 3 miles or drive to N. Club Hill turnoff at 3 miles and drive north to trailhead. Access amazing trails from beginner to expert in Bear Valley (located between highway 55 and Payette Lake).
Bear Basin Map: http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=be27380d88ac4ebc931dd024ba9ff57d
MTB Trail Ling: https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8016872/bear-basin-trails
Forest Service Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/payette/recarea/?recid=27075
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Bear Basin Trailhead
Old Brundage Mountain RoadBear Basin: Best kept secret for riding near McCall. Easy uphill climb from McCall on single track next to Highway 55 for 3 miles or drive to N. Club Hill turnoff at 3 miles and drive north to trailhead. Access amazing trails from beginner to expert in Bear Valley (located between highway 55 and Payette Lake).
Bear Basin Map: http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=be27380d88ac4ebc931dd024ba9ff57d
MTB Trail Ling: https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8016872/bear-basin-trails
Forest Service Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/payette/recarea/?recid=27075
Entertainment & Activities
Best Snow in Idaho. Brundage Ski Resort is located 8 miles from McCall. From cabin head north on Highway 55 off the Boydston/Lake Street intersection for 4 miles to marked turnoff. https://brundage.com/on-the-mountain/winter/trail-maps-mountain-stats/ Also has Frisbee golf in the summer as well as lift serviced mountain biking. For a fun change of pace when mounting biking, ride down the lake side of the mountain (trail spur at the Lakeview lift), and continue down the road back to McCall.
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Brundage Mountain Idaho Ski Resort
3890 Goose Lake RdBest Snow in Idaho. Brundage Ski Resort is located 8 miles from McCall. From cabin head north on Highway 55 off the Boydston/Lake Street intersection for 4 miles to marked turnoff. https://brundage.com/on-the-mountain/winter/trail-maps-mountain-stats/ Also has Frisbee golf in the summer as well as lift serviced mountain biking. For a fun change of pace when mounting biking, ride down the lake side of the mountain (trail spur at the Lakeview lift), and continue down the road back to McCall.
Come ski the newest ski resort in Idaho. Tamarack Mountain Resort: Tamarack is located on the West side of Cascade Lake just outside Donnelly Idaho. Approximately 30 minutes from the cabin.
Winter Link: http://tamarackidaho.com/activities
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TAMARACK RESORT
311 Village DrCome ski the newest ski resort in Idaho. Tamarack Mountain Resort: Tamarack is located on the West side of Cascade Lake just outside Donnelly Idaho. Approximately 30 minutes from the cabin.
Winter Link: http://tamarackidaho.com/activities
Jug Handle Mountain cross country skiing and golfing: http://jugmountainranch.com/mountain-biking/
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Jug Mountain Ranch
13834 Farm to Market RoadJug Handle Mountain cross country skiing and golfing: http://jugmountainranch.com/mountain-biking/