Anthony Lake
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 25 |
| Walk-in | 13 |
| Yurts | 2 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 22 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
40 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 02 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 03 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 05 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 06 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 07 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 08 | Yurt | Back-in | 12 | Gravel | Partial | 5 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 09 | Standard | Back-in | 17 | Paved | – / 2 | Yes | |||
| 10 | Standard | Back-in | 16 | Paved | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | 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. |
| Accessibility | Sites 01, 06, 08 are listed accessible |
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
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations are needed for this site. |
| Fees | Camping Fees Single family tent campsite = $12. Extra camping vehicle = $6. Day use vehicle = $5. Discounts are subject to the terms of the passes, and policies of the Concession operator. |
| Rules | 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. |
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.
| Nearest town | North Powder, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.9632° N, 118.2336° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.
Fire nearby
- WildfireMccully
10 mi from the campground · 13,604 acres · 91% contained
- PrescribedBirdtrack 621 Broadcast Rx
25 mi from the campground · 377 acres
- PrescribedBird Track 610/607A Rx
27 mi from the campground · 141 acres
- PrescribedGreenwood Rx
40 mi from the campground · 38 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Video
Anthony Lake Campground: Oregon’s High Country Escape
Worth a stop
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.
- 0.4 miElkhorn Crest Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 1.1 miCrawfish Basin Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.4 miElkhorn Crest Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season July
- 1.1 miCrawfish Basin Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season July
- 1.8 miUpper Crawfish Lake Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
- 2.6 miVan Patten Lake Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest begins about 6.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.1 miWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
- 7.9 miNorth Fork John Day Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 120,694 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- James O. Maxwell FarmsteadBuilding · Haines · 11.8 mi
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.
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).
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Anthony Lake?
Sites at Anthony Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations are needed for this site. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Anthony Lake?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Anthony Lake?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Anthony Lake?
A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Anthony Lake have?
41 sites, including 25 standard sites without power, 13 walk-in sites, 2 yurt, and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Anthony Lake?
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Anthony Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Anthony Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Anthony Lake?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Anthony Lake?
Sites 01, 06, and 08 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Anthony Lake?
There is a boat ramp available at the camp. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Anthony Lake?
North Powder, Oregon. The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is a 106-mile drive through the Elkhorn Mountains.
Source: Getting there
What if Anthony Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mud Lake Campground (0.1 mi), Grande Ronde Lake Campground (1 mi, first-come), and North Fork John Day Campground (8.9 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby