Area Facts for Donnelly, ID - Home of Tamarack Resort

Donnelly, Idaho, is the home of Tamarack Resort, which draws in many ski and outdoor sports enthusiasts year round. Located in the gorgeous Long Valley and surrounded by the East and West Mountains, Donnelly is a great attraction for both scenery and year round recreation. Though winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling are the prime forms of recreation in Donnelly, the beautiful location of this town still provides much activity during the Fall, Spring, and Summer. Donnelly is also near the Lake Cascade Resevoir and the Payette River, making it a fantastic fishing spot.

General Donnelly Information

• Land Area: 1,584 feet
• Elevation: 4,864 feet
• Population: 133
• County: Valley
• Time Zone: Mountain Standard

Nearby Attractions

• Central Idaho Cultural Center
• Valley County Museum
• Council Valley Museum
• Roseberry Museum
• Lake Cascade State Park
• Ponderosa State Park

Dining in Donnelly

• Conoe Grill and Vertical Bar (at Tamarack)
• Morels (at Tamarack)
• Seven Devils Pub (at Tamarack)
• Club Lounge (at Tamarack)
• Hot Shots Esresso and Pastry Bar (at Tamarack)
• Parker's Station (at Tamarack)
• The Stable (at Tamarack)
• Crane Creek Market (organic grocery store at Tamarack)
• Donnelly Club
• Vigilantes Restaurant & Lounge
• Moxie Java-Donnelly

Nearest towns and cities

• Roseberry
• McCall
• Cascade
• Meadows Valley
• Riggins
• Council
• Boise (100 miles away)

Interesting Historical Facts

• The Donnelly area was first settled in 1886.
• The first store and post office in this area was built in 1892 in Roseberry.
• The area's original deed required the area to be "dry" and free of alcohol.
• Railroads first came to the area in 1914.
• Donnelly was not officially established until 1914 by Mr. Donnelly, who was a prominent railroad man.
• Tamarack Resort makes Donnelly a small town known by a lot more people.

Nearest Airports

• McCall Muncipal Airport
• Boise Airport 

Safety Phone Number and Nearest Hospitals

• Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911
• McCall Memorial Hospital (about 9 miles; McCall, ID)
• Cascade Medical Center (about 19 miles; Cascade, ID)