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Anthony Lake

federal · North Powder, OR

DirectionsCall
  • fuel station15 mi

Timothy Bishop · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

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. 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. 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. 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

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    15 mi
  • grocery

    Baker Food Co-op

    24 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    14 mi
  • trailhead

    Elkhorn Crest Trailhead

    0.4 mi
  • attraction

    Baker Valley Overlook

    4.7 mi
  • recreation site

    Anthony Lake Boat Launch

    0.4 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

  • 47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy · North Powder, OR 97867
  • 541-894-2332

Reservations & demand

August weekends are typically reserved about 152 days ahead.

Based on 80 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/6/2026

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