Ponderosa Campground

The Great Outdoors

Outdoor lovers will have no shortage of activities to participate in when they book an RV in Valley County. McCall is perhaps most famous for its ski resorts, Tamarack and Brundage Mountain, both of which have excellent opportunities for summer recreation when you get an RV rental. Tamarack runs a zipline along with a mountain bike trail system, while Brundage has a scenic chair lift ride and disc golf course. Obviously, hiking either of them is an amazing experience with clear views down the now snowless runs.If you want to get out on the water, there are a few shops renting kayaks and canoes in McCall, and it’s only a short walk to the Payette Lake waterfront to launch them. Legacy Park on the eastern edge of McCall is great for swimming with a small sandy beach to lay out a few towels and umbrellas. If you’d like to hit the links while you’re camping, there’s an excellent golf course overlooking the lake.Those wanting to take a short road trip while camping in an RV near McCall should take a drive up to Zim Hot Springs on Highway 95. It’s near the town of New Meadows, less than half an hour's drive from McCall, and has some great geothermally fed pools that are a soothing balm on sore muscles after a day on the water or hiking through the woods.

Exploring the City

Ponderosa State Park is practically a part of McCall, with only ten minutes of roadway separating the two. So when you get a campsite at Ponderosa Campground, chances are you’ll be spending a lot of your time in McCall. That’s not a bad thing either; McCall has tons of great attractions and a pleasant atmosphere that lures tourists back year after year. One of the best ways to start your tour of the town is by browsing its farmer’s market, which is open half the week. It’s where you’ll find a variety of fresh fruits, baked goodies, and interesting crafts.If you’re curious as to how McCall became the cute little resort town that it is, check out the Central Idaho Historical Museum near the waterfront. It consists of a few buildings, including a log cabin, the fire warden’s house, and the historic city pump house. Exhibits are lovingly presented by enthusiastic guides with a treasure trove of knowledge about the area.For some great eats, one need only wander down East Lake Street (the road running parallel to Payette Lake) or North Third Street. While Idahoan cuisine goes far beyond the potatoes they’re famous for, most restaurants serve some form of down-home American dishes; there are a few Mexican restaurants and a sushi shop thrown in for good measure though.While a bit of a drive, a truly unique art experience can be had at the Antler Design Wildlife Gallery, about an hour's drive to the north, near the town of Riggins. Sculptures, furniture, and fascinating photography all focus on the majestic antlers of the moose and elk that make their home in this part of Idaho. While many of the pieces don’t come cheap, they would make a great rustic souvenir of your campervan rental vacation in Idaho.