It’s one of the McCall area’s quintessential adventures: snowmobiling to Burgdorf Hot Springs for a relaxing soak. You’ll feel transported back in time as you melt into the steamy waters surrounded by nothing but nature and snow-covered historical buildings dating back to the 1870s. Double down on this great adventure by spending the night in one of Burgdorf’s charming log cabins. The cabins are rustic – in this case, that means wood heat but no electricity or running water. (Potable water is available on site).

Breakfast

Choose from one of the breakfast options in the Early Bird Itinerary, then head out Warren Wagon Road for the ride to Burgdorf. It’s just over 30 miles from the Francis Wallace parking area.

Lunch

Snacks are available for purchase at Burgdorf, but if you need gas or a full meal, you’ll want to carve out some time to head up the road a bit further to Secesh Stage Stop – or all the way to Warren’s Baum Shelter, Too. Both spots are known for their delicious backcountry cheeseburgers. Overnighters will need to pack all their own food and cooking supplies along with sleeping bags and pillows. Burgdorf puts clean sheets on each bed and fires up the wood stove before guests arrive, but the rest of packing for this backcountry experience is 100% up to you.

CM Backcountry Rentals and Cheap Thrills offer overnight snowmobile rentals. CM and Brundage Mountain offer guided day tours to Burgdorf. Please Note: Day trippers need a reservation for a two-hour soaking session, book online in advance.

Burgdorf Hot Springs
404 French Creek (USFS #246)

208-315-6657
www.burgdorfhotsprings.com

Dinner (for Day Trippers)

After a ride and a soak, you may want to keep it simple for dinner. If you’re staying at a cabin or condo, pick up a take and bake pizza from Hometown Pizza. With a variety of crust styles, plus salads and sandwiches, there’s something here for everyone in your group to enjoy. Growlers is another great spot to grab a hot pizza or toasted focaccia sandwich. Growlers also features a fresh salad bar, burgers, and other grill items to keep the whole family happy. Another low-key option is Broken Horn Brewery, which is more of a tasting room than a traditional brewpub. Broken Horn features hand crafted beers and ciders and frequently hosts events like small concerts and trivia nights. Most days you’ll find the River Grill food truck parked outside serving up everything from burgers to street tacos to waffles on a stick. Banyans on the Green is open year-round at the McCall Golf Course Clubhouse, and serves drinks, appetizers, lunch and dinner seven days a week (in addition to breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays). Steamers offers steak, seafood and wine in a rustic, charming space right on Lake Street. Settle in for a delicious entrée or order fan favorites like the French Onion Soup or their delectable spinach artichoke dip appetizer.