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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. None of the sites offer lake views, but campers can enjoy gazing on Gunsight Mountain and the surrounding peaks of the Elkhorn range. 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 and vault toilets are available. Handicap-accessible sites are available. 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. 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 ADA Access: N
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.
Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.
One of our favorite places to take the family. Tons of hiking to do and if you get hungery definitely try the wood fired pizza at the lodge.
Beautiful area! Wonderful hiking and fishing in the summer and great skiing & snowboarding at the resort in the Winter!
The camp sites are tiny.. if you have a trailer just be prepared because the spots are small and many don’t fit both the camper and the truck or tow vehicle. The lake itself is Beautiful and there are lots of additional hikes with other vistas and hidden gems all around. This is a very family friendly day use and camping area. It felt very safe. The ONLY really bad thing was that the vault toilets were in much need of some TLC. It was end of season so I get it.. but there’s ways to keep the odor down. Not sure they had enough maintenance for them?
A beautiful secluded alpine lake with surrounding trails. At the end of June, there was still tons of snow on the ground on the trail up to Hoffer Lakes, so a little later in the summer could be a better time to visit.
Beautiful little lake nestled in the mountains of eastern Oregon. About a mile walk around the lake on a busy Saturday with multitudes of families enjoying the gorgeous day. Watched osprey’s catching fish (and a few kayakers), which made the me wish I’d brought my own kayak (next time). Appeared to have well placed camp grounds and a nice day use picnic area. Will definitely be back for an extended stay to further enjoy the crystal clear lake waters.
