Jug Mountain Ranch
Jug Mountain Ranch in McCall, Idaho, offers an 18-hole mountain golf challenge set among rugged hills and forested valleys. With a layout designed to test precision and strategy, this championship course invites golfers of varied skill to engage with its stunning natural surroundings and carefully crafted holes.
Course Overview
Located just outside McCall, Idaho, Jug Mountain Ranch offers a mountain golf experience that blends striking elevation changes with careful course design to test every aspect of a player’s game. This 18-hole, par 72 championship course stretches over 7,350 yards, carving its way through rugged hills, dense forests, and open meadows. The layout demands thoughtful strategy and precise shot-making, especially on its narrower fairways where accuracy becomes a premium. Players will find themselves navigating a variety of dogleg holes that reward well-planned risk-reward shots and demand creativity from the tee.
The mountain setting plays a vital role in the golf experience here. As you progress through the round, the shifting contours of the land provide ever-changing angles, and the panoramic views of Payette Lake and the surrounding forested peaks offer moments of quiet reflection between each shot. The course’s conditioning is consistently praised in reviews, with tight lies and smooth, undulating greens that encourage thoughtful reading and confident putting.
Jug Mountain Ranch caters to golfers who appreciate a challenge without sacrificing natural beauty. While it stretches long from the back tees to challenge even low handicappers, multiple tee options make it approachable for intermediate and higher handicap players looking to soak in the scenery while working on their game. The course rewards patience and strategic play rather than sheer power.
Amenities include a well-appointed clubhouse featuring a restaurant with deck seating overlooking key holes, providing a relaxing spot to unwind after the round. The staff’s reputation for friendliness and professionalism adds to the welcoming atmosphere of the club. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak summer months, as tee times fill quickly.
Whether tackling the course as part of a tournament or enjoying a casual round, Jug Mountain Ranch delivers an engaging mountain golf adventure that balances challenging play with scenic allure. Players should bring extra balls and prepare for variable weather conditions typical of mountain environments for the best experience.
Course Highlights
Jug Mountain Ranch is distinguished by its rugged mountain terrain with tight fairways and sharp doglegs that emphasize shot placement. Panoramic views of Payette Lake and surrounding peaks enrich the playing experience, while well-maintained greens with subtle breaks provide keen putting challenges. The course architecture harmonizes the natural setting with strategic design to produce a memorable test for all skill levels.
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Guest Reviews
dee hazen
The golf course at Jug Mountain is an ABSOLUTE MUST PLAY course...get there, you will be AMAZED (play the Gold...tips...for the best views) The staff is accommodating and friendly, so have a bite overlooking the course afterward.
George Amaral
Played in a tournament with IGF Great course. A real test even for a skilled player. Plenty long and skinny in lots of places. Definitely target golf. As a team we finished second. Stayed around for the food which was very good for the. $$
Dan Lema
T. Selmer
I travel around the country in my downtime and play golf. This course is unique and challenging in its design. The course was in excellent shape, and the staff was pleasant and professional. It's just a great course in a beautiful area. Thank you
Kevin M
Great mountain golf course near McCall. Very scenic and well manicured, worth the price. Cool course design with lots of dog legs and risk/reward shots. Views are definitely hard to beat. Tee times were pretty well filled up so book ahead. The food and drink at the clubhouse were also good...loved the Philly sandwhich. Would love to go back!
Brian Morris
Great course - bring extra balls if you don’t stay in the fairways. Beautiful views and wildlife
Emma Blankmam
The reason I am giving Jug a 4 star review is very simple. Me and my friend were trying to get food at jug to-go. We ordered the JMR parmesan FRIES and a burger for my sister. We were riding on a e-scooter because we didn’t have a ride. It took us like 15 minutes to get there. When we get there we notice it’s ten dollars more than what we thought. That’s okay though because we had enough money. We grab our food pay and get out of there. When we get home we notice there’s 2 burgers instead of fries!!!! We call the restaurant and they say just come down again and we’ll figure it out. We get there eventually with the burgers and we walk in and they ask what the problem is. We say we asked for the JMR fries but got the burger. They say we can refund you and you can keep the burger and we’ll give you the fries. We say okay great!! They ask for my card and I give it to them thinking like they’ll just like verify that’s the card I used or something. Well my card got declined because I was only going to pay for the fries and burger and had like 10 dollars extra. They told us they can’t give us the fries but we can keep the burgers!! Well we walk out and just go home. The reason I’m mad is because both of the burgers were soggy and nasty when we got home because we were riding back and forth for like 30 minutes in the heat so we just ate the fries and threw away the burger that we didn’t want. Overall 4 stars because the food is good but I just wanted to get this off my chest.
William Reese
Brian Morris
Great course - bring extra balls if you don’t stay in the fairways. Beautiful views and wildlife
T. Selmer
I travel around the country in my downtime and play golf. This course is unique and challenging in its design. The course was in excellent shape, and the staff was pleasant and professional. It's just a great course in a beautiful area. Thank you
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Course Details
Access & Location
13834 Farm to Market Rd, McCall, ID 83638, USA
Main clubhouse with dining and pro shop overlooking key holes
Walking is permitted and popular; course features moderate elevation changes—sturdy shoes advised.
Tee times recommended, especially during summer months; walk-ins accommodated when possible.
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