About McCall, Idaho
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McCall is a mountain town located in Valley County, Idaho named after the founder, Thomas McCall. The city is situated on the Southern shore of Payette Lake and near the center of the Payette National Forest. McCall is two hours North of Boise and primarily accessible via the Payette River Scenic Byway (Highway 55). According to 2005 Census estimates, McCall had an estimated population of 2,415.
Traditionally a logging community, McCall is now an all season tourist destination for outdoor recreation. The resort town is known for its Winter Carnival, long winters and highest mean snowfall in the state. Nicknamed "Ski Town U.S.A.", McCall is the home to many past winter Olympic athletes.
McCall, Idaho is a nature-lovers and recreation enthusiast's paradise. In our beautiful mountain haven there is year round entertainment including world-class golf, snow and water skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, boating, snowmobiling, river rafting and kayaking on some of the best water systems in America. Not only is McCall entertaining, the air and water are clean, wildlife flourishes and the scenery is breathtaking.
McCall enjoys all four seasons and there is never a dull moment for those who love the outdoors. If your sport is skiing or snowboarding, Tamarack Resort and Brundage Mountain will give you many hours of fun in some of the best snow on earth. Cross country ski at Ponderosa State Park , ice skate at the new Manchester Ice and Event Centre or go tubing at the Activity Barn. Take your dog and skate ski at Jug Mountain Ranch. If you're into water sports or just sunbathing on white sandy beaches Payette Lake fills the bill perfectly. Fish in the multitude of small backwoods lakes, enjoy mountain biking, camping and hiking in the Payette National Forest, visit the local hot springs or kayak on some of America's best river systems. We take pride in our clean mountain air and healthy attitude to living. The McCall Transit will even give you a free ride around town. Come on up and join us. Inidaho will help you find a place to stay and Mile High Marina has the jet skis and boats to rent. Are you ready to have some fun?
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