Take pleasure in the crystal-clear waters of Payette Lake where water-skiers carve the early-morning glass, families play along the shores, and sailboats are often full of people enjoying a sunset cruise.

Rent all types of watercraft from McCall’s only full-service marina where residents and guests of River Ranch enjoy use of the 21’ Duffy electric boat moored on Payette Lake. Additionally, River Ranch has secured a limited number of private, gate-access boat slips for homeowners.

This beautiful trophy fishing lake provides some of River Ranch’s water, keeping the community’s lakes full and retaining the Ranch’s natural, park-like setting. 

A classic and favorite of the locals, the scenic, public McCall Golf Course has been in operation since 1926 and is home to 27 holes. 

This pristine river flows out of Payette Lake and winds the entire length of Valley County. It offers excellent fishing, canoeing, and scenic whitewater rafting trips.

River Ranch is on McCall’s bike path, which is over 30 miles long and provides access to many parts of town.

Brundage Mountain Bike Park offers a long list of mountain biking experiences. Beginner riders can get comfortable with unpaved terrain as they practice bank turns and gentle rollers while advanced riders can challenge themselves on adrenaline pumping downhill trails.

For those looking to get out into nature and take in the beauty of the great outdoors, there are numerous trailheads within a short drive of McCall.

McCall, Idaho offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, with its pristine forests and diverse habitats hosting a variety of species such as elk, deer, black bears, and bald eagles. Visitors can explore scenic trails, lakeshores, and wilderness areas, providing unforgettable encounters with Idaho's natural wonders.

This fabulous, relatively undiscovered mountain is only seven miles from River Ranch and boasts uncrowded runs and the best snow in Idaho with over 300 inches of pristine powder. It also has the largest backcountry skiing operation in the U.S. Skiers from around the world are discovering the excellent cat skiing and other snow sports that Brundage Mountain Resort offers.

Kids can learn to board and ski during after-school programs and enjoy skiing under the lights most weekends on this hill that once hosted athletes training for the Olympics.

Along with over three miles of private River Ranch community trails, groomed trails can be found at the Activity Barn, Bear Basin, Ponderosa Park, and McCall Golf Course. 

With over 500 miles of groomed trails, McCall is considered a premier area to access the snow-covered mountains.

Enjoy a swift ride down one of the several tubing hill runs and then jump back on the tube for a lift assisted ride back to the top at the Activity Barn.

Snowshoeing in McCall offers a serene way to explore the winter landscape, with trails winding through pristine forests and along the shores of Payette Lake.

In winter, venturing to hot springs like Burgdorf or Gold Fork near McCall provides a welcome respite from the snowy landscape, where soaking in the warm waters amidst the frosty surroundings offers a blissful and rejuvenating experience.

Fat tire biking in winter transforms McCall into a thrilling playground, as riders navigate snowy trails and frozen landscapes, embracing the exhilarating challenge and stunning scenery.

The McCall Winter Carnival, a beloved annual event, transforms the town into a festive wonderland with intricate ice sculptures, lively parades, and a variety of family-friendly activities celebrating the magic of winter.