Donnelly, ID Guide | Things to Do, Mountain Recreation, Lodging & Real Estate - Mountain Luxury
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Donnelly, Idaho 83615

$938K

Median Asking

1,100

Tamarack Skiable Acres

130 Min

To Airport

255

Population

Summary

Wild Beauty, Room to Breathe

If you’re searching for more space, fewer neighbors, and a life centered around the outdoors, Donnelly, Idaho, may be exactly what you’ve been craving. Here, your mornings begin with mountain views and the sound of wind through the pines. Whether you're heading out to ski at Tamarack Resort, paddle on Lake Cascade, or ride trails deep into the backcountry, adventure is always just minutes from your doorstep.

You’re someone who values simplicity—not in quality, but in pace. Donnelly isn’t flashy, and that’s exactly why you’re drawn to it. It’s a place where you can build a cabin, a family legacy, or a new chapter, surrounded by big skies and wild places. You might spend your days working remotely or just enjoying the kind of stillness you can’t find in a city.

And while Donnelly feels remote, it’s not disconnected. You’re only 30 minutes from McCall’s restaurants, shops, and airport, and less than two hours from Boise. Whether you're investing in land, building a custom home, or purchasing a vacation getaway, Donnelly offers a rare opportunity to live simply, luxuriously, and in sync with the landscape.

Things To Do

Biking trail in Donnelly, Idaho

Trails

Trails in Donnelly include lakeside strolls, forested singletrack at Tamarack Resort, and ridge hikes with big-view payoffs. Expect flowy bike-park laps, wildflower meadows, aspen forests, creek crossings, and mellow shoreline paths — all set between Lake Cascade and West Mountain.

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Friends eating pizza at a restaurant in Donnelly, Idaho

Food & Drink

Donnelly menus highlight mountain-comfort downtown, at Tamarack Resort & Cascade Lake—smokehouse plates, wood-fired pies, Idaho trout, and kid-friendly favorites—along with coffee counters built for early trail starts and dessert stops after sunset.

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Bike shop

Shopping

Downtown Donnelly mixes antiques and home décor with everyday essentials, while the Village at Tamarack adds resort retail for apparel, gifts, and on-the-go gear. Around Lake Cascade, you’ll find quick grab-and-go markets and souvenir stops.

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Lakes in Donnelly, Idaho

Lakes & Rivers

Explore Lake Cascade for sandy coves and family swim spots, North Fork Payette River for cool-water kayaking and fishing, and Louie Lake, Hum Lake, and more, for alpine day trips.

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Real Estate

Homes dotted in landscape of Tamarack Resort

Listings

Donnelly, Idaho, is gaining attention from buyers looking for a serene mountain retreat. The real estate market here is characterized by a mix of rustic cabins, modern homes, and undeveloped land parcels. The area offers opportunities for both primary residences and vacation homes.

Donnelly's proximity to outdoor recreation areas and its tranquil setting appeal to those seeking a peaceful lifestyle away from urban centers.

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What $1 Million Buys

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2
Bed
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Bath
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Acres

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