Find Swimming
During your stay in McCall you can enjoy swimming in a cool alpine lake or a nearby natural hot springs while surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery.
- Enjoy a cool swim on a hot summer day in one of the many alpine lakes near McCall.
- Zim’s Hot Springs has an Olympic-sized pool with warm soothing waters year round.
- The Snake River in Hells Canyon has many great swimming spots complete with nice sandy beaches.
Overview
Swimming is a great activity for the entire family, and there are plenty of places to enjoy it while you’re visiting McCall. You can enjoy a swim on a warm summer day in one of the cool, sparkling alpine lakes surrounded by towering pines and majestic mountain peaks. After a day of skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, or camping you can soothe your tired muscles while swimming in one of the natural hot springs nearby.
Where to Go Swimming
- Payette Lake, one of McCall’s main attractions, is a beautiful alpine lake. Its clear cool waters make it a great spot for swimming on a hot summer day.
- Warm Lake, southeast of McCall, has three campgrounds with swimming areas on this pristine lake – Picnic Point Campground, Warm Lake Campground, and Shoreline Campground.
- Upper Payette Lake Campground has a nice swimming area on this beautiful no-wake lake.
- Zim’s Hot Springs, just 15 miles north of McCall, has an Olympic-size swimming pool that is nice and warm for a relaxing swim any time of the year.
- Lake Cascade, south of McCall, is a popular lake for swimming during the warm summer months.
- The Snake River, which flows through the magnificent Hells Canyon east of McCall, offers many excellent swimming spots complete with sandy beaches.
Guided Tours & Rentals
You’ll definitely want to explore the various swimming shops listed on this page for all your swimming needs, as well as more information on the best places for swimming.
