McCall, Idaho Where Your Adventure Begins

Hiking and Camping

The success or failure of an outing depends entirely on whether you and your equipment are properly prepared. Mountain weather can be unpredictable even in what seems to be the most ideal of conditions.It is a good idea to talk to local Forest Rangers to be advised of current conditions and other circumstances. Call the McCall Ranger District at 1-208-634-0400.

Hiking

East Fork Lake Fork Creek (Moderate)

This is a good one-mile hike for kids along the creek where there are interesting rocks to climb and a few hidden fishing

Louie Lake & Jughandle Mountain (Easy)

(Trail #085 and Trail #082) Duck Lake is a short hike of approximately 2 miles round trip. It has little elevation gain and makes an ideal hike for most ages and abilities. Hum Lake trail takes off from Duck Lake and is a three-mile one-way hike with about a mile of steep grade. It takes hikers over a ridge, into a meadow and to the glacial Hum Lake.

Twin Lakes (Easy)

(Trail #165) This trail involves a 1-mile walk up to the Twin Lakes. It climbs steadily but not steeply for an elevation gain of about 400 feet. Fishing is good, however the lake is subject to drawdown at the dam so you will want to go early in the season. It's a fun place to take the kids for a picnic.

Hazard Lake(s)

(Trail #169) There are three Hazard Lakes: Hazard Lake, Upper Hazard Lake and Big Hazard Lake. All three are popular fishing lakes. The one-half mile walk to Big Hazard Lake is flat and suitable for most people. The trail to Upper Hazard Lake is a bit more strenuous covering 2 miles and gains about 348' in elevation, starting at 7080' and ending at

Twenty Mile (Moderate)

(Trail #085) This trail winds for six miles through the burn of the 1994 Corral/Blackwell fires and takes hikers to the Twentymile Lakes. The first three miles of the trail are relatively flat, then climbs steeply for the last three miles.

Duck Lake & Hum Lake (Moderate)

(Trail #085 and Trail #082) Duck Lake is a short hike of approximately 2 miles round trip. It has little elevation gain and makes an ideal hike for most ages and abilities. Hum Lake trail takes off from Duck Lake and is a three-mile one-way hike with about a mile of steep grade. It takes hikers over a ridge, into a meadow and to the glacial Hum Lake.

Goose Creek Falls (Easy)

(Trail #354) In a little over a mile, this trail takes hikers to Goose Creek and the waterfall. The first portion of the trail goes steadily downhill until it reaches Goose Creek Bridge and is not recommended for small children. Unlike most trails which gain elevation, Goose Creek Falls Trail starts at 5760' and drops to 5080'.

Box Lake (Moderate)

(Trail #110) The starting elevation is 5680' with an elevation gain of 1863' and a 343' drop from a ridge to the lake. This trail is 3.5 miles long and suggested as an overnight hike for many people especially if you plan on fishing and swimming. The trail switchbacks 800 feet in the first mile and continues to be steep for another mile.

Camping

 

Kennally Creek

10 units, 9 trailer sites, fee area. Horse facilities with access to the Kennally Creek trail and Cougar Lake trail system.

Poverty Flat

10 units, fee area. Located along the river with fishing, trail access and hitch rails for stock.

Four Mile

4 units, fee area. On the South Fork Road with fishing and hiking opportunities.

Lake Fork

9 units, fee area. Nestled in trees. Trail access.

Camp Creek

4 units, fee area. Trail access.

Buckhorn

10 units, fee. Eight miles south of the confluence of the East Fork and the South Fork of the Salmon River on the South Fork Salmon River Road.

Ponderosa

14 sites with seven trailer units, fee area. Thirty-one miles northeast on Lick Creek Road at Secesh River.

Last Chance

23 units, 3 double, fee area. Nine miles west of McCall, this is a comfortable campground with hiking along Goose Creek to Goose Creek Falls.

Upper Payette Lake

20 units, 5 double, fee area. Along the shoreline of Upper Payette Lake, off Warren Wagon Road and near a number of good hiking trails.

Hazard

12 units, including 1 trailer site, fee area. 27 miles northwest of McCall on Goose Creek road. A high elevation campground with canoeing, fishing, and hiking trails.

Burgdorf Guard Station

6 units, fee area. Located near historic site, with Centennial Trail access.

For more trails and camping information:

For more information visit the Payette National Forest web site.

or call 208-634-0400

 

Chamber Members for Hiking and Camping



Camp Ida Haven


Desc:Church Camp
Owner:Douglas & Darla Roe
WebSite:http://www.idahaven.org
Contact:Doug Roe
Email:idahaven@idconf.org
Phone:208-634-5922
Fax:(208) 634-7449
Address:P. O. Box 4330/2595 Eastside Rd.
City:McCall
Zip:83638
 

Camp Pinewood


Desc:Church Camp
WebSite:http://www.camppinewood.org
Contact:Mike Churchill
Email:camppine@spro.net
Phone:208-634-5598
Fax:208-634-1012
Cell:208-634-3282
Address:PO Box 546/300 Mission
City:McCall
Zip:83638
 

Elk Springs Outfitters


Desc:We offer back country pack trips, fly fishing, and pack support from June through Aug.Both day trips or multi-day trips. Also haul supplies to destinations. Small families and groups of friends may visit a single destination like a lake,or move camp daily. High mountain lakes hold various species of trout. We cook, pack,work while you do as you please. Ride gentle, experienced livestock in, or hike without a heavy backpack. Trips are adaptable to your needs. We're happy to customize your trip!
Owner:Albert Bayer
WebSite:http://mccalloutfitters.net
Contact:Albert Bayer
Email:elkspringsoutfitters@hotmail.com
Phone:208-469-9999
Fax:
Cell:208-469-9999
Address:P.O. Box 1429
City:McCall
Zip:83638
 

McCall Campground and RV Park


Desc:Come to McCall Campground to experience the area's finest recreational opportunities & outdoor lifestyle! We are a family run campground & RV park offering 30 pull-thru RV sites & 30 tent sites, all of which are located 2 minutes from McCall & 3 minutes from Payette Lake. Include a convenience store, a children's play area, volley ball & horse shoe pits. The campground offers RV hookups, place to do your laundry, showers, dump station, pull-through sites,pets welcome!!
Owner:Jason Ventress
WebSite:http://www.mccallcampground-rvpark.com
Contact:Jason Ventress
Email:mccallcampgroundandrvpar@gmail.com
Phone:208-634-5165
Fax:
Address:190 Krahn Lane
City:McCall
Zip:83638
 

Quaker Hill Camp & Conference Center


Desc:Quaker Hill is a camp and conference center located on Payette Lake in McCall, ID - just 1/2 mile north of Shore Lodge. Situated on 53 acres, Quaker Hill is the ideal site to host your event. Most often guest group comments - "great food", "clean rooms" and "friendly staff". For sample menus, on site activities or local area attractions check out our website. Occupancy: Summer 250+/- Winter 200+/-
Owner:Jon Walker
WebSite:http://quakerhillcamp.com
Contact:Bev Chapman
Email:camp@quakerhill.com
Phone:208-634-2083
Fax:208-634-7384
Cell:
Address:1440 Warren Wagon Rd
City:McCall
Zip:83638
 


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Trail Difficulty

Easy

For someone in fair hiking/backpacking condition.

Moderate

For someone in good hiking/backpacking condition

Difficult

For someone in excellent hiking/backpacking condition. Any trail with a stream crossing during the spring runoff.