Plan Your McCall Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Tiny mountain lake town with perfect TDF energy

McCall is a hidden gem on Payette Lake in the Idaho mountains — a tiny town with a spectacular lakefront, four golf courses within 25 minutes, and the kind of laid-back mountain vibe that makes a TDF trip feel like a vacation instead of a production. Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort is the headliner, but the lake activities, ziplines, and sheer beauty seal the deal.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in McCall — curated for groups.

4 coursesSummerBOI (150 min drive)<10k population

Courses

McCall Golf Club

Solid

Classic mountain muni with ponderosa pines, a creek running through, and views of the surrounding peaks; walkable and well-conditioned

$45-$75mountainPar 72 · 6,527 ydsWalkable

Whitetail Club

Premium

Private club with limited guest access through Shore Lodge; Gene Bates design with lakefront holes and mountain backdrops

$100-$175mountainPar 72 · 6,858 yds

Jug Mountain Ranch Golf Course

Solid

Don Knott design through meadows and ponderosa pines in the Long Valley — mountain views and wildlife everywhere

$55-$95mountainPar 72 · 6,861 ydsWalkable

Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort

Premium

Robert Trent Jones II design through mountain meadows with Lake Cascade views — the premium resort play near McCall

$120-$169mountainPar 73 · 7,447 ydsDESIGNER CLASSIC

Where to Stay

lakehouseSleeps 10-16

$500-$1800/night

Payette Lake / West side

lake accessdockkayakshot tubfull kitchenfire pitmountain views

cabinSleeps 8-14

$300-$1000/night

Downtown McCall / Lake Street area

hot tubfire pitfull kitchenmountain viewsdeck

Dining

The Narrows Steakhouse

$$$

steakhouse

Shore Lodge's signature restaurant overlooking Payette Lake; prime steaks and fresh Idaho trout with lake views

Salmon River Brewery

brewpub

McCall's craft brewery with solid pub food and house beers; the gathering spot for locals and visitors

Rupert's at Hotel McCall

$$$

upscale

Lakefront dining with a creative seasonal menu; excellent brunch on the patio overlooking the lake

My Father's Place

casual

McCall institution for burgers, steaks, and cold beer; nothing fancy but the groups love it

Nightlife

The Yacht Club

Late Night

dive

McCall's legendary dive bar right on the lake; pool tables, cheap drinks, and a patio with lake views

Salmon River Brewery Taproom

brewpub

Rotating taps of house-brewed beers in a laid-back setting; the default pre-dinner stop

Foresters Club

Late Night

dive

Historic downtown dive with surprisingly good pizza, cheap cocktails, and legendary karaoke Thursdays — the kind of place where you end up staying all night

Lardo's Grill & Saloon

Late Night

saloon

Old West saloon since 1973 — vintage decor, craft cocktails, steaks, and late-night McCall energy on Lake Street

Activities

Payette Lake Boat Rental

boat rentalhalf day$40-$80/pp

Rent a pontoon or speedboat and cruise the crystal-clear waters of Payette Lake — bring coolers, the ultimate arrival day group activity

Kayaking Payette Lake

kayaking2-3 hours$25-$50/pp

Paddle the shoreline of one of Idaho's clearest mountain lakes with views of the surrounding peaks

Fly Fishing the South Fork

fishinghalf day$175-$300/pp

Guided trips on the South Fork of the Salmon River for wild trout; remote and beautiful

Horseback Trail Ride

horseback2-3 hours$65-$120/pp

Ride through the Payette National Forest with meadow and mountain views; all skill levels

Brundage Mountain Hiking

hikinghalf day$0-$20/pp

Take the scenic chairlift up Brundage Mountain for wildflower hiking with panoramic valley views

Tamarack Zipline Canopy Tour

zipline3-4 hours$80-$99/pp

Eight ziplines, two suspension bridges, and a 105-ft treehouse with 1,700 ft of elevation change — the ultimate arrival day group adrenaline rush

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