Payette Lake Tours

Photo by Debbie Cleaver
Photo by Debbie Cleaver
Take a break from concrete and cities at Payette Lake. This is an ideal place to fill your lungs with fresh air, slow down and soak up the views.

If you're planning to stick around a while in McCall, Payette Lake is a good place to start your exploring. This body of water is one of many attractions that'll keep you on the hop here. Brundage Mountain Resort, Ponderosa State Park, and Activity Barn are also waiting to be explored close by.

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Boise Guest House

Boise Guest House

2 out of 5
Downtown Boise
Price was $577, price is now $430 per person
$430
per person
Jan 22 - Jan 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Boise (BOI)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (188 reviews)
I loved the Nature suite. Had everything needed to make breakfast or simple meals. It was very clean and comfortable and within only a 15 minute walk to 8th street the main dinning strip. Would stay here for sure again.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

The Avery Hotel

The Avery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Boise
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $661, price is now $452 per person
$452
per person
Jan 22 - Jan 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Boise (BOI)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (289 reviews)
great staff and location

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Hotel 43

Hotel 43

4 out of 5
Downtown Boise
Price was $642, price is now $448 per person
$448
per person
Jan 22 - Jan 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Boise (BOI)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
The restaurant is expensive at least for me.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Reviews of Payette Lake

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
26
4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Checked out tamarack and the lake

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

$5 day area fee, pet allowed on leash.

5/5 - Excellent

Steve

Nice lake tour boat.

Popular places to visit

Mile High Marina

Explore the waterfront in McCall with a trip to Mile High Marina. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the ski slopes.

Mile High Marina

Legacy Park

Legacy Park is just one of the places to see in McCall, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Legacy Park

Art Roberts Park

After visiting Art Roberts Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in McCall.

Art Roberts Park

Rotary Park

Rotary Park is just one of the places to see in McCall, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside, or seek out the ski slopes.

Rotary Park

Manchester Ice & Event Center

5/5(25 reviews)

Catch an event at Manchester Ice & Event Center during your trip to McCall. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Manchester Ice & Event Center

Mountain Monet

Take the family on an outing to Mountain Monet during your trip to McCall. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Mountain Monet

Best Lodging Options Near Payette Lake

Third Street Inn

Third Street Inn

2.5 out of 5
415 N. 3rd Street, McCall, ID
Third Street Inn
Brundage Bungalows

Brundage Bungalows

2.5 out of 5
308 West Lake Street, McCall, ID
Brundage Bungalows
Charming lakefront home with private dock, patio, fireplace, & WiFi

Charming lakefront home with private dock, patio, fireplace, & WiFi

McCall
Charming lakefront home with private dock, patio, fireplace, & WiFi
The Evergreen Hotel

The Evergreen Hotel

3.5 out of 5
210 N 3rd St, McCall, ID
The Evergreen Hotel
**CJ's Lakeview Cabin HotTub Spotless! GameRoom Parking Stocked Kitchen**

**CJ's Lakeview Cabin HotTub Spotless! GameRoom Parking Stocked Kitchen**

McCall
**CJ's Lakeview Cabin HotTub Spotless! GameRoom Parking Stocked Kitchen**
Super 8 by Wyndham McCall

Super 8 by Wyndham McCall

2 out of 5
303 S 3rd St, McCall, ID
Super 8 by Wyndham McCall
Dog-friendly lake-view home with great outdoor space & private hot tub

Dog-friendly lake-view home with great outdoor space & private hot tub

McCall
Dog-friendly lake-view home with great outdoor space & private hot tub
Timberlake Paradise, condo Timberlake A-4, on the shore of Payette lake.

Timberlake Paradise, condo Timberlake A-4, on the shore of Payette lake.

McCall
Timberlake Paradise, condo Timberlake A-4, on the shore of Payette lake.
Whispering Pines Retreat, Private Spa/Rec Trailers allowed, Whispering Pines Retreat

Whispering Pines Retreat, Private Spa/Rec Trailers allowed, Whispering Pines Retreat

McCall
Whispering Pines Retreat, Private Spa/Rec Trailers allowed, Whispering Pines Retreat
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