McCall, Mountain resort municipality in Valley County, United States
McCall sits at 1,528 meters elevation on the southern shore of Payette Lake, surrounded by the dense forests of central Idaho's mountain landscape. The municipality stretches along the lake shore and offers access to forest trails and recreation areas in the surrounding hills.
The settlement began in 1889 when Thomas McCall and his wife Louisa built the first infrastructure. Official incorporation as a town followed in 1911 after the timber industry became established in the region.
The Winter Carnival, established between 1923 and 1924, draws many visitors with ice sculpture exhibitions and regional music performances. The event shapes life in the community and brings locals and travelers together during the cold months.
The municipality operates three educational institutions through the McCall-Donnelly School District, serving students from elementary through high school levels. Visitors find orientation information in public buildings near the lake shore.
The Little Ski Hill, established in 1937, ranks among the first winter sports facilities in Idaho and lies near Payette National Forest. The facility preserves its original character and attracts families who prefer smaller slopes.
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