DONNELLY
Small Town • Community • Outdoor Recreation)
SMALL TOWN.
BIG ADVENTURE.
Located along the shores of Lake Cascade, Donnelly offers a welcoming mountain-town atmosphere with endless opportunities to get outside. From local restaurants and shops to nearby trails, beaches, and marinas, Donnelly serves as the perfect home base for every season. Whether you’re heading out for a day on the water or gathering around a campfire with friends, life here is all about enjoying the outdoors.
THINGS TO DO:
Long summer days are made for the water. The Donnelly area provides easy access to Lake Cascade for boating, wake surfing, water skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and simply finding a quiet spot along the shoreline to take in the mountain views.
LAKE LIFE
Living in this part of Idaho means powder days are never far away. Donnelly's central location makes it easy to spend a winter day skiing or snowboarding, with nearby mountain resorts offering terrain for everyone from first-timers to seasoned skiers.
SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
SNOWMOBILING
Fresh snow opens up an entirely new side of the mountains. Donnelly serves as a gateway to an expansive network of snowmobile trails, offering everything from groomed routes to wide-open backcountry terrain and incredible views across Long Valley.
CAMPING/EXPLORING
Sometimes the best plan is simply to get out and see where the road takes you. With forests, campgrounds, public lands, lakes, and mountain scenery throughout the surrounding region, Donnelly makes an ideal starting point for weekends spent unplugging and exploring.
ADVENTURE IN EVERY SEASON
SUMMER
Boating · Paddleboarding · Fishing · Hiking · Biking · Swimming · Camping
WINTER
Skiing · Snowboarding · Snowmobiling · Ice Fishing · Snowshoeing · Winter Exploring
YOUR BASECAMP
FOR MORE
Donnelly may have a small-town feel, but its location puts an incredible amount of Idaho adventure within reach. Spend the morning on Lake Cascade, head into the mountains for the afternoon, or venture farther into Long Valley to discover even more.
From Anderson Creek, Donnelly is just one of several mountain destinations waiting to be explored—with Cascade, Tamarack, and McCall each offering their own take on the Idaho mountain lifestyle.