Anthony Lake
Wallowa Whitman National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: North Powder, OR, OR
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$100 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (116 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/anthony-lake to be notified when sites open up.
At 7,100 feet elevation, Anthony Lake stays cool during summer heat. The campground sits on a bluff overlooking the lake with views of Gunsight Mountain and the Elkhorn range peaks.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats and mule deer present in the area. Clark's nutcrackers and mountain white-crowned sparrows observed nearby.
Insider tips for Anthony Lake: Book early — this is a federal campground and fills up quickly during peak season Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites Call (541) 894-2332 or email campgrounds@anthonylakes.org with questions before arrival From Baker City, allow 35+ miles of driving on Highway 30 and Forest Road 73 to reach the campground
Skip Anthony Lake if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You're planning to camp outside May-October — seasonal closure. You expect direct lake views from campsites — RIDB notes none of the sites offer lake views.
Best time to visit Anthony Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mud Lake Campground (NORTH POWDER, OR), Peavy Cabin (North Powder, OR), North Fork John Day Campground (Or) (Ukiah, OR), Congo Gulch (UKIAH, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Anthony Lake
Cell signal at Anthony Lake (North Powder, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground and fills up quickly during peak season
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites
Call (541) 894-2332 or email campgrounds@anthonylakes.org with questions before arrival
From Baker City, allow 35+ miles of driving on Highway 30 and Forest Road 73 to reach the campground
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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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. Tu
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Wallowa Whitman National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Wallowa Whitman National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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