Travel
McCall is a small mountain town about 2¼ hours north of Boise. Here's how to get here, where to stay, and a few things worth knowing before you go.
Please book your room as early as you can. Shore Lodge sells out every summer, and our room block won't hold all of our guests.
Stay at Shore Lodge
We're holding ten rooms a night at the lodge.
- Call
- 1-800-657-6464Phone only. The block can't be booked online.
- Say you're with
- Cooper & Siguenza Wedding
- Book by
- June 21, 2027 at the latestThe block will likely fill well before then.Remind me in December:Apple or Outlook calendarGoogle Calendar
- Nights
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 20, 21 and 22, 2027
| Room | Rooms a night | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|
| King Non-View Suite | 2 | $438 |
| King Lakeview Suite | 4 | $520 |
| 2 Queen Lakeview Suite | 2 | $563 |
| 2 Queen Lake Front Suite | 2 | $621 |
- Resort fee: $35 per room, per night, on top of the nightly rate. It covers valet parking, the shuttle into town, Wi-Fi, cruiser bikes, beach access, the fitness studio, nightly s'mores at the fire pit, and the lodge's movie theater.
- Taxes are currently 21% on the room rate and the resort fee.
- Payment: a 50% deposit when you book, and the rest is charged 30 days before you arrive.
- Cancellation: if you cancel within 30 days of arrival, you're charged for the full stay.
Flying in
Boise Airport (BOI)
About 2¼ hours to McCall
The closest airport with airline service. Nonstops include Los Angeles, Burbank, Orange County, Ontario, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Chicago. Routes change, so check the airport's list when you book.
See nonstop flights from BoiseCharter into McCall
McCall Municipal Airport
McCall's airport has no airline service, but charters fly in. Gem Air runs daily summer flights connecting Boise and McCall, and McCall Aviation and Sawtooth Flying Service book private charters.
Gem Air
Getting to McCall
Rides and a room in Boise
Tell us when you RSVP
We'll coordinate ride shares between guests and book shuttles where they're needed. If you need a night in Boise before heading up to McCall or before flying home, we have a room for you. Let us know about both when you RSVP.
RSVPRent a car
Recommended
The easiest way up, and the best way to get around once you're here. The rental car center is at Boise Airport, connected to the terminal by a covered walkway. Uber and Lyft do operate in McCall, but there are few drivers, so don't count on a quick ride.
Rental car companies at Boise AirportSalt Lake Express bus
About 3 hours
Runs from Boise Airport to McCall a couple of times a day, stopping at Ridley's Plaza on Deinhard Lane. Times change, so check the schedule when you book.
Schedules and ticketsSawtooth Transportation
(208) 869-6049
Van and shuttle service between Boise and McCall. Call ahead to book and get a price.
The drive
From Boise, take Idaho 55 north through Horseshoe Bend, Banks, and Cascade. Much of it is a winding two-lane road along the Payette River, and summer weekends bring heavy traffic. Cell service drops out in the canyon, so download your maps before you leave.
Check road conditions on Idaho 511
Where to stay
The wedding is at Shore Lodge, so staying there is the easiest option: see our room block. If the lodge is full, these are close by. For more places, see Visit McCall's lodging list.
In McCall
Most of these are downtown on Third Street, within about two miles of Shore Lodge.
Brundage Bungalows
Down the street
Nine private mid-century cabins across from Payette Lake, a short walk along Lake Street from Shore Lodge.
Hotel McCall
Downtown
A boutique hotel on the lake in the middle of downtown, open since 1904, with a pool and an on-site restaurant.
The Evergreen Hotel
Downtown
A modern hotel with a pool and hot tub, a coffee shop, and a wine lounge. Formerly the Holiday Inn Express.
Scandia Inn
Downtown
An inn with king suites and newly remodeled double queen rooms.
Third Street Inn
Downtown
An affordable hotel within walking distance of the lake, with an indoor pool and hot tub.
The Nordic Inn
Downtown
A freshly remodeled motel in a central spot. Formerly the Rustic Inn.
Best Western Plus McCall Lodge & Suites
South Third Street
Indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and free breakfast. Pet friendly.
Super 8 by Wyndham
South Third Street
A budget option with free breakfast.
Homes and cabins
Good for families and groups who want to stay together.
The longest-running vacation rental company in Valley County, with homes, condos, and lakefront rentals.
Cabins and lake homes around McCall, Donnelly, and Cascade, including pet-friendly places and homes with hot tubs or docks.
Airbnb and Vrbo
Both list plenty of homes and cabins in McCall. Look near downtown or Lake Street to stay close to Shore Lodge.
Camping
Ponderosa State Park
Edge of town
Lakeview cabins and campsites on the peninsula. Idaho state parks open reservations nine months ahead, so for our weekend that's around late November 2026.
Idaho state park reservations
Nearby towns
If McCall is full, these are a short drive south on Idaho 55.
Tamarack Resort
Donnelly, about 20 minutes
A mountain resort with condos, cottages, chalets, and homes for rent.
Boulder Creek Inn & Suites
Donnelly, about 20 minutes
A small inn on the highway in Donnelly.
Hotel NoBo
Cascade, about 40 minutes
A 67-room hotel in Cascade, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection.
The Cascade Lake Inn
Cascade, about 40 minutes
A small motel with rooms, suites, and two- and three-bedroom units.
Good to know
Weather
Late-August days are warm, usually in the upper 70s, but nights often drop into the 40s. Bring a warm layer for the evening.
Altitude
McCall sits just over 5,000 feet. If you're coming from sea level, drink plenty of water and take it easy the first day, especially before heading higher into the mountains.
Wildfire smoke
Late summer is fire season in Idaho, and in some years smoke drifts into the mountains. Check the air quality map in the days before you travel.
Idaho air quality mapTime zone
McCall and Boise are on Mountain Time, an hour ahead of California.