McCall is a small resort community nestled on the shore of beautiful Payette Lake and is known as one of Idaho's most popular resorts. McCall was founded as a timber town and has grown into a popular year round destination. Located 100 miles north of Boise, McCall is just a two-hour drive along the Payette River Scenic Byway from its gateway city. McCall is home to Brundage Mountain, Ponderosa State Park, the U.S. Forest Service Smoke-jumper Base, and the annual Winter Carnival. McCall offers something for everyone throughout the year.

McCall's winter season generally starts in late November and runs until mid April. Brundage Mountain Resort is a favorite among skiers and snowboarders for it's friendly, family atmosphere and incredible powder skiing. The average annual snowfall at the resort is 300 inches. At McCall's altitude of 5,000 feet, accumulation is typically less than 48 inches due to repeated settling and thawing. Winter activities include alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice-skating, Lift-Served Snow Tubing, or just sitting by a fire. Winter in McCall also brings the Annual Winter Carnival, a tradition since 1924.

The McCall area is characterized by mild summers influenced by the mountains, lakes, altitude, and latitude. In the summer months Payette Lake offers many activities including swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing. The McCall area in general also offers bike riding, hiking, camping, fishing, and golf.

In addition to the amazing summer and winter activities, any time in McCall is a great time to visit the Central Idaho Cultural Center, Valley County Museum, State Fish Hatchery, the U.S. Forest Service Smokejumper base, or the beautiful downtown area.

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