Public Land Camping

Anthony Lake

North Powder, ORManaged by FS
Anthony Lake

Things to Do

BackpackingBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay use areaFishingHikingMountain bikingWildlife viewing

RV & Site Information

For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, Anthony Lake accommodates recreational vehicles up to 22 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.

Guests at Anthony Lake can enjoy essential amenities including Toilet: Y, Accessible Vault Toilets, and Proximity to Water: Lakefront. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.

Popular activities at this location include Backpacking, Biking, Boating, and Camping. The campground's proximity to North Powder offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the Oregon region.

Located in North Powder, Oregon, Anthony Lake provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.

About this place

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) 894-2332 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. Anthony Lakes Campgrounds Website 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).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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 519-3993. 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.Charges & Cancellations 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

Getting There

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.

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.

Amenities

Toilet: Y
Accessible Vault Toilets
Proximity to Water: Lakefront
Drinking Water
Vault Toilets
Drinking Water (Peak Season)
Kitchen (No Water)
Proximity to Water: N/A
Accessible Drinking Water
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