Can you reserve a site at Anthony Lake?

Yes, Anthony Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Anthony Lake?

35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Anthony Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Anthony Lake.

Are campfires allowed at Anthony Lake?

Campfires are allowed at Anthony Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Anthony Lake, Oregon — 41 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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

The facts

Season: July – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
41 bookable sites
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 60 people per site
Loops: Anthony Lake

Site types

25 Standard Nonelectric
13 Walk To
2 Yurt
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

41 campsites at Anthony Lake

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
01	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	—	6	♿ 🐾
02	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
03	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	22 ft	6	🐾
04	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
05	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
06	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	23 ft	6	♿ 🐾
07	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
08	Anthony Lake	Yurt	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
09	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	17 ft	0	🐾
10	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	—	16 ft	0	🐾
11	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	12 ft	0	🐾
12	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Drive In	—	18 ft	6	🐾
14	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
15	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	22 ft	0	🐾
16	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	22 ft	6	🐾
17	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	22 ft	0	🐾
18	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	22 ft	6	🐾
19	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
20	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
21	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Drive In	—	21 ft	0	🐾
22	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	22 ft	6	🐾
23	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Drive In	—	18 ft	0	🐾
24	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	22 ft	6	🐾
25	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Drive In	—	18 ft	8	🐾
26	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	—	22 ft	6	🐾
27	Anthony Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	—	22 ft	8	🐾
40	Anthony Lake	Yurt	Back In	Paved	—	Drive In	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
GS1	Anthony Lake	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	—	35 ft	60
T0	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
T28	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
T29	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
T30	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
T31	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
T32	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
T33	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
T34	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
T35	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
T36	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
T37	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
T38	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
T39	Anthony Lake	Walk To	—	—	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾

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. 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.

44.96319, -118.23355 · 44°57'47.5"N 118°14'0.8"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Anthony Lake

Can you reserve a site at Anthony Lake?: Yes, Anthony Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Anthony Lake have?: 41 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Anthony Lake?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Anthony Lake?: Yes, pets are allowed at Anthony Lake.
Does Anthony Lake have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Anthony Lake?: Campfires are allowed at Anthony Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Anthony Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Anthony Lake's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single family tent campsite = $12
Extra vehicle at tent campsite = $6
Single family RV/Trailer campsite = $20 (dry camping no hook ups)
Extra vehicle at campsite = $6
Group campsite = $100 (nonelectric)
Extra vehicle at group site = $6
Overflow = $10
Extra vehicle at overflow area = $6
Yurt #8 Gunsight = $80/night
Yurt #40 Hoffer = $93/night

Restrictions:

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. The Recreation Site Concessionaire also has rules of use posted for the site. Only electric motor boats, and non-motorized craft such as canoes, kayaks, rowboats, float tubes are allowed on the lake. State boating rules

Accessibility:

The campground has accessible campsites (table, tent pads and firerings), toilets, parking areas and water faucets. Additional information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Anthony Lake

Mud Lake Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Anthony Lake Guard Station 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Peavy Cabin 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Fork John Day Campground (OR) 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Congo Gulch 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Caretakers Cabin 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Miners Retreat 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hilltop Hideaway - Umatilla NF (OR) 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Grande Ronde Lake Campground 1 mi · Campground
McCully Forks Campground 13.6 mi · Campground
Fremont Hilltop Hideaway Cabin 17.3 mi · Campground
Spool Cart Campground 18.3 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-20.

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