Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Wallowa Whitman National Forest · North Powder, OR

Anthony Lake Guard Station

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. It's located at a popular recreation area and adjacent to the Anthony Lake Campground, and is easily accessible by car.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov2 sitesElectric hookups
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Mccully · 10 mi away · 13,604 acres
3 more within 50 miles
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Site mix

Cabins with electric2
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Site guide

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SiteFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehicles
00180GravelFull15 amp8 / 3
Guard Station Operational days80GravelFull15 amp8 / 3

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric

This comfortable, rustic 2-story cabin features a kitchen, a full bathroom with a flush toilet and hot shower, one downstairs bedroom with a full size bed and a futon, two upstairs bedrooms with five twin beds, propane heater and electric lights. The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric stove and refrigerator, as well as cookware, eating utensils and place settings. Cleaning supplies are provided. A picnic table and campfire ring are just outside the cabin. Guests are required to bring garbage bags to pack out trash, and they are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. Bedding and towels are not provided, and guests may also wish to bring emergency items, such as flashlights and a first aid kit.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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.

Nearest townNorth Powder, Oregon
Coordinates44.9622° N, 118.2306° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Mccully

    10 mi from the campground · 13,604 acres · 91% contained

  • Prescribed
    Birdtrack 621 Broadcast Rx

    26 mi from the campground · 377 acres

  • Prescribed
    Bird Track 610/607A Rx

    27 mi from the campground · 141 acres

  • Prescribed
    Greenwood 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

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. Anthony Lakes Recreation is nearby with mountain bike trails and a seasonal restaurant.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest begins about 6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The guard station is situated on the north shore of Anthony Lake, providing a stunning view of the lake and the glacial peaks of the nearby Elkhorn Mountains. The most prominent of these peaks is 8,342-foot Gunsight Mountain. This area is known for conifer forests, wildflower meadows and the resident mountain goats. The elevation is approximately 7,000 feet, and snow can be expected into July. Anthony Lake is sometimes frozen until mid-June.

Recreation

A boat ramp is located on the lake. Activities include boating, canoeing and kayaking. Anglers can fly fish for trout. 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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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Anthony Lake Guard Station?

Sites at Anthony Lake Guard Station are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Anthony Lake Guard Station?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Anthony Lake Guard Station have?

2 sites, including 2 cabins with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Does Anthony Lake Guard Station have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Anthony Lake Guard Station?

This comfortable, rustic 2-story cabin features a kitchen, a full bathroom with a flush toilet and hot shower, one downstairs bedroom with a full size bed and a futon, two upstairs bedrooms with five twin beds, propane heater and electric lights.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Anthony Lake Guard Station?

A boat ramp is located on the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Anthony Lake Guard Station?

North Powder, Oregon. The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is a 106-mile drive through the Elkhorn Mountains.

Source: Getting there

What if Anthony Lake Guard Station is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Anthony Lake (0.2 mi), Mud Lake Campground (0.2 mi), and Grande Ronde Lake Campground (1.1 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby