Central Idaho

Travel Guide

Quiet morning sturgeon fishing and came across the boat and beach.
Quiet morning sturgeon fishing and came across the boat and beach.
Standing in the middle of the snake river in Twin Falls, ID
IPhone panorama of Osprey Point in Ponderosa State Park. Great place to camp with lots of easy hiking trails. You can drive to this point but I recommend you hike or take a bike ride. Worth the view. #take a hike
Nice hike to beautiful Boulder Lake with Buckhorn Mountain in the background.

Where to stay in Central Idaho

View of Payette Lake

Downtown McCall

If you're spending some time in Downtown McCall, Payette Lake and McCall Public Library are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown McCall
Panoramic View of a Summer Mountain Lake

Rivers Crossing

While Rivers Crossing isn't home to many top sights, The Cove Spa and Activity Barn are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rivers Crossing
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Wagon Wheel

Though Wagon Wheel may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tamarack Ski Resort and Valley County Museum.

Wagon Wheel
An alpine lake surrounded by mountains and trees with a clear sky and reflections in the water

Bear Basin Estates

While there might not be top attractions in Bear Basin Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Cove Spa and Payette Lake.

Bear Basin Estates
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Fir Grove Estates

Though Fir Grove Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tamarack Ski Resort and Valley County Museum.

Fir Grove Estates
Autumn sunset on Payette Lake, panorama

Brookdale Meadows

You might consider checking out Activity Barn while you're exploring Brookdale Meadows and the larger McCall area.

Brookdale Meadows
Third Street Inn

Third Street Inn

2.5 out of 5
415 N. 3rd Street McCall ID
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in McCall. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,077 reviews)
This is a nice clean quiet hotel with a decent breakfast and walking distance to the town center. Would definitely consider staying here again if traveling to the area.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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Third Street Inn
The Evergreen Hotel

The Evergreen Hotel

3.5 out of 5
210 N 3rd St McCall ID
The price is RM566 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
RM566
RM702 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in McCall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Everything! Plus the staff is amazing. Always love our stay here. The lounge has some of our favorite coffee and food too.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Evergreen Hotel
Super 8 by Wyndham McCall

Super 8 by Wyndham McCall

2 out of 5
303 S 3rd St McCall ID
The price is RM319 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
RM319
RM371 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in McCall. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
The staff was fantastic!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham McCall
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Brundage Bungalows

Brundage Bungalows

2.5 out of 5
308 West Lake Street McCall ID
Stay at this cabin in McCall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Rotary Park and The Cove Spa are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (251 reviews)
Clean rooms!

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

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Popular places to visit

Reflection of the Shore Lodge in McCall Idaho Payette Lake

Payette Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Payette Lake during your travels in McCall. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Payette Lake
Brundage Mountain Ski Area showing forests and a gondola

Brundage Mountain Resort

Trails, glades and bowls covered with soft powder make this one of Idaho’s best ski resorts, with fantastic access to wilderness backcountry adventures as well.

Brundage Mountain Resort
A pastel sunrise over a ski resort in winter

Brundage Mountain Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Brundage Mountain Ski Resort during your trip to New Meadows.

Brundage Mountain Ski Resort
The view over Lake Cascade as we wait for the fireworks to start. This little town of Cascade puts on a pretty good fireworks show and parade on 4th of July.

Lake Cascade State Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Cascade State Park during your travels in Cascade. Discover the area's waterfalls and mountain views.

Lake Cascade State Park
Idaho State Ponderosa Park with tree hanging over the lake

Ponderosa State Park

You can take time to visit Ponderosa State Park during your travels to McCall. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Ponderosa State Park
Cute adult woman wearing an American flag swimsut soaks and enjoys the Goldbug Hot Springs in the Salmon Challis National Forest of Idaho

Challis Hot Springs

You can take time to visit Challis Hot Springs during your travels to Challis. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Challis Hot Springs
Old Idaho Elk River School building

Elk City