Lake Cascade State Park
"Donnelly is a popular nearby mountain town with easy access to Lake Cascade and surrounding recreation. Travelers from Donnelly often visit for lake activities, picnics, and summer weekends on the water."
Lake Cascade State Park spans multiple access areas around Lake Cascade, a large reservoir on the North Fork of the Payette River. The park is popular for water sports, shoreline camping, winter access, and easy day-use opportunities close to Cascade and McCall.
Ponderosa State Park
"Donnelly is a popular nearby mountain community with strong ties to lake and forest recreation. Visitors from Donnelly come for swimming, picnicking, and scenic drives around the McCall area."
Ponderosa State Park spans a forested peninsula extending into Payette Lake, with shoreline access, picnic areas, and scenic viewpoints. It is one of Idaho’s most popular mountain-lake parks, offering summer water activities and winter cross-country skiing.