McCall is a mountain tourist town that is located at the southern end of Payette Lake. It is an all-season destination for outdoor activity with good winter snowfall at an elevation of 5,021 feet.

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McCall is a mountain tourist town that is located at the southern end of Payette Lake. It is an all-season destination for outdoor activity with good winter snowfall at an elevation of 5,021 feet.

Last Updated: May 28, 2026
From White Bird, Idaho we drove south to McCall — a scenic few hours alongside the Salmon River canyon, full of twists, turns, and stunning gorge views. Surprisingly, not a single cabinet came open. We spent a relaxed week at the McCall RV Resort before continuing south to Bruneau Dunes State Park, home to the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America and some of the darkest skies in Idaho.
