Anthony Lake
Anthony Lake
Part of Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Overview
At an elevation of 7,100 feet, this campground keeps cool in the summertime heat. The sites sit among boulders and mixed conifers on a bluff over Anthony Lake. For questions for Anthony Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Peavey Cabin, and Anthony Lake Guard Station call (541) 519-3993 or email campgrounds@anthonylakes.com None of the sites offer lake views, but campers can enjoy gazing on Gunsight Mountain and the surrounding peaks of the Elkhorn range.
Facilities
Each site has a paved parking apron, tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Drinking water (Peak Season) and vault toilets are available.
Handicap-accessible sites are available.
No OHV use in Anthony Lake Fee Area
Natural Features
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, 2.3 million acres of varied landscape, extends from the Blue Mountains and rugged Wallowa Mountains down to the spectacular canyon country of the Snake River on the Idaho border.Anthony Lake Campground is located in the Southern Elkhorn Mountain/Powder River Basin Area, with the highest peak in the Elkhorn Mountains at 9,108 feet. The area around the lake is known for conifer forests, wildflower meadows and the resident mountain goats.
Recreation
There is a boat ramp available at the camp. Activities on Anthony Lake include boating, canoeing, kayaking and trout fishing.Trails in the area include the 22.6-mile Elkhorn Crest (foot and equestrian), 1-mile Black Lake (foot and equestrian) and the 1-mile Shoreline (foot).
Nearby Attractions
The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is a 106-mile drive through the Elkhorn Mountains. Along this drive are ghost towns and an abundance of lakes and rivers.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 519-3993.Important Notices
Group site can accommodate a maximum of 60 people
- Click here for more information about Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
We do have First Come First Serve Sites, here is a list of first come first serve sites:
- Drive In R.V. Sites: 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27
- Walk up Tent Sites: 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and site 0
There is a full campground map in the Photo Gallery at the top of the page.
Notifications and Alerts
This location is open.
- Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted.
With the continued hot temps and low Relative Humidity’s predicted in the weather on top of all the continued large fires going in the region, the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest will move to an IFPL 4 on Saturday morning the 8th of August at 0001.
With tinder dry forest fuels and high daytime temperatures, conditions are prime for potential human-caused forest fires. We ask that you be extremely careful when out on the forest.
For more information on public-use restrictions, contact your local Forest Service office or visit our websites:
http://bmidc.org/restrictions.shtml or www.fs.usda.gov/wallowa-whitman
Available Activities
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Biking - Biking
- Backpacking - Backpacking
- Canoeing - Canoeing
- Day Use Area - Day Use Area
- Hiking - Hiking
- Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
Directions
From Baker City, head north on Highway 30 toward Haines, approximately 10 miles. In Haines, turn left and follow the Anthony Lake Highway signs (turns into Forest Road 73) for 25 miles to the Anthony Lake Recreation Area. Turn left into the Anthony Lake Campground. The main campground is on the east side of the lake.<br /><br /> From La Grande, head south on Interstate 84 for 25 miles to exit 285 in North Powder, Oregon. In North Powder, follow the ski area signs on Highway 237 for 4 miles to Ellis Road. Turn left on Ellis Road and go about 1 mile to the Anthony Lake Highway. Turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway (becomes Forest Road 73) for 16 miles to campground entrance on your left.
Cancellation Policy
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy
Contact Information
Phone: 541-894-2332
47500 Anthony Lakes HwyNorth Powder, OR 97867
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 18, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T39, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site T33, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site 23, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GS1, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T36, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site 02, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T37, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site 16, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T28, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site T34, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site T31, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site 08, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Yurt
- Site 21, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T30, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site 10, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T0, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site T35, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site T38, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site 03, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T32, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site 06, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Yurt
- Site 15, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site T29, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Walk To
- Site 20, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop Anthony Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
