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Gold Fork Hot Springs, located about 30 miles south of McCall, offers six mineral pools with temperatures ranging between 85 and 110 degrees. There’s also a separate pool available for kids. The road to the hot springs is well maintained and regularly plowed, so don’t worry about McCall’s famous extended winters and late snowfall getting in the way of your relaxing soak. Gold Fork Hot Springs is open year-round but is closed on Tuesdays.
In the summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays, McCall Lake Cruises offers two-hour sunset cruises aboard the Idaho on Payette Lake. Watch the sun set over the water while you sip your favorite summer beverage. On Tuesdays, a live guitarist will provide the soundtrack to your evening, while on Thursdays, a pianist will accompany your cruise. Even in summer, it can get chilly on the water, so be sure to dress warmly. Don’t worry if you get cold—the cabin of the Idaho is heated, and the bar is fully stocked with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
You could also spend a day at the McCall Golf Club, which has three nine-hole courses to choose from: Aspen Course, Birch Course, and Cedar Course. Located just down the road from Ponderosa State Park, local wildlife can sometimes be seen enjoying the course alongside good-natured golfers. In addition, the mountain views are spectacular! Ten miles away from McCall is the world-class Jug Mountain Ranch golf course. This award-winning 18-hole course was designed by Don Knott and takes advantage of the natural landscape to provide a beautiful yet challenging golfing experience.
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. Pack a picnic lunch and find a secluded spot overlooking the water to enjoy your meal—everything tastes better outdoors! If hiking isn’t your style, try mountain biking, go canoeing on the lake, or just take a swim. There’s also fishing, volleyball, and horseshoes, and in the winter, it’s a great place to snowshoe or cross-country ski.
Smokejumpers are a specialized group of firefighters who respond quickly to forest fires by parachuting from planes close to the fire’s location. 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. Learn more about the rigorous training that smokejumpers must complete and see how smokejumpers care for their gear at this unique institution.
Located within McCall’s city limits, the McCall Fish Hatchery was built in 1979 to rear Chinook salmon and mitigate fish population loss caused by the construction of four dams on the Lower Snake River. 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. Either way, you’ll leave with a new understanding and appreciation for salmon.
Public ice skating year round. Right in downtown McCall, it’s a great place for family and friends.