Mud Lake Campground
Wallowa Whitman National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: NORTH POWDER, OR, OR
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$50 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: May through October
Mud Lake Campground is located across from the Anthony Lake Ski Area and near Mud Lake in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Some campsites are tucked beneath dense pine and fir forest, while others sit in an open meadow. For questions for Anthony Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Peavey Cabin, and Anthony Lake Guard Station call (541) 856-3277 ext.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mud-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Mud Lake Campground offers access to diverse recreational activities at Anthony Lake including boating, canoeing, and kayaking, with some campsites nestled beneath dense pine and fir forest while others sit in open meadow settings.
Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, Rocky Mountain mule deer, Clark's nutcrackers, and American robins have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Mud Lake Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Call (541) 856-3277 ext. 114 Recreation for questions about Mud Lake and nearby lakes. 7 sites total with a mix of forested and meadow settings.
Skip Mud Lake Campground if: You have a large trailer — reviewers note sites are small and not suitable for larger RVs.. You need full hookups — this campground has no hookups and is suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You prefer year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only..
Best time to visit Mud Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only..
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 Mud Lake Campground
Cell signal at Mud Lake Campground (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.
Mud Lake Campground is located across from the Anthony Lake Ski Area and near Mud Lake in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Some campsites are tucked beneath dense pine and fir forest, while others sit in an open meadow. For questions for Anthony Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Peavey Cabin, and Anthony Lake Guard Station call (541) 856-3277 ext.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Call (541) 856-3277 ext. 114 Recreation for questions about Mud Lake and nearby lakes.
7 sites total with a mix of forested and meadow settings.
Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.
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Getting there →
From Baker City, Oregon, head north on Highway 30 toward Haines for approximately 10 miles. In Haines, turn left and follow the Anthony Lake Highway signs (turns into Forest Road 73 and Elkhorn Scenic Byway) for 25 miles to the Anthony Lake Recreation Area. Turn right into the campground across from the ski area. 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 l
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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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