Anthony Lake Guard Station

Wallowa Whitman National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: North Powder, OR, OR

Price: From $160 per night

Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (17 reviews)

Season: May through October

Anthony Lake forms the source of Anthony Creek, named for William ’Doc’ Anthony, an ambitious homesteader who came to Baker County in 1864. He was a farmer and a doctor, collected tolls on the Dealy Wagon Road for a time, and ran his ranch until he died in 1914 at age 85. Anthony Lake Guard Station is a historic Civilian Conservation Corps log cabin built in the 1930s - one of only a few Forest Service cabins built of logs.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/anthony-lake-guard-station to be notified when sites open up.

Historic 1930s CCC log cabin guard station with rare Forest Service architecture, plus access to Anthony Lake for boating, fishing, and water recreation with scenic Elkhorn Drive access.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats present in area; Clark's Nutcrackers and Mountain White-crowned Sparrows common. Alpine marsh violet and whitebark pine in ecosystem.

Insider tips for Anthony Lake Guard Station: Book early — federal campground with only 1 tent site, so availability is extremely limited No hookups available despite amenities listed; plan accordingly for tent-only camping Access via Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway from Highway 30 near Haines offers scenic approach and multiple lake recreation options (Anthony, Grande Ronde, Mud Lake)

Skip Anthony Lake Guard Station if: You need RV hookups — site has no hookups. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May-October only. You prefer more than 1 site option — only 1 tent site available.

Best time to visit Anthony Lake Guard Station: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only per verified schedule.

Nearby campgrounds: Anthony Lake (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 Guard Station

Cell signal at Anthony Lake Guard Station (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.

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North Powder, OR, OR★ 3.6 (17 reviews)From $160/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Anthony Lake forms the source of Anthony Creek, named for William ’Doc’ Anthony, an ambitious homesteader who came to Baker County in 1864. He was a farmer and a doctor, collected tolls on the Dealy Wagon Road for a time, and ran his ranch until he died in 1914 at age 85. Anthony Lake Guard Station is a historic Civilian Conservation Corps log cabin built in the 1930s - one of only a few Forest Service cabins built of logs.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups1 electric sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric HookupsBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsCamp Host

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — site has no hookups✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operations May-October only✕ You prefer more than 1 site option — only 1 tent site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground with only 1 tent site, so availability is extremely limited

No hookups available despite amenities listed; plan accordingly for tent-only camping

Access via Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway from Highway 30 near Haines offers scenic approach and multiple lake recreation options (Anthony, Grande Ronde, Mud Lake)

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only per verified schedule

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain goats present in area; Clark's Nutcrackers and Mountain White-crowned Sparrows common. Alpine marsh violet and whitebark pine in ecosystem.

Location

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541-894-2332· Wallowa Whitman National Forest
Getting there →

From Baker City: take Highway 30 to Haines, turn west on County Road 1146, and follow the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway signs to Anthony Lakes. Turn left at the campground entrance. Anthony Lakes Guard Station is located adjacent to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Anthony Lake Guard Station cost per night?+
Anthony Lake Guard Station costs $160 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Anthony Lake Guard Station open?+
Anthony Lake Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Anthony Lake Guard Station have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Anthony Lake Guard Station?+
Anthony Lake Guard Station is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Anthony Lake Guard Station?+
Anthony Lake Guard Station is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Anthony Lake Guard Station?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Anthony Lake Guard Station is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Anthony Lake Guard Station open, and what are check-in times?+
Anthony Lake Guard Station is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$160 /night★ 3.6 (17)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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