Recreation Region: Southern Elkhorn Mountains/Powder River Basin Area

Anthony Lake Campground

The Anthony Lakes Campground is the largest of the 3 campgrounds in the Anthony Lakes Recreation Area. Located directly adjacent to Anthony Lakes it offers spectacular views of Gunsight Peak and the Elkhorn Mountains. Popular activities include fishing, canoeing, day hiking, photography and just relaxing.

Located nearby are Anthony Lakes Picnic Area and Boat Launch.

Active Alerts

Forest Order: Anthony Lakes Over-the-Snow and Wheeled Vehicles

General Information

July - September

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

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 motorboats, and non-motorized craft such as canoes, kayaks, rowboats, float tubes are allowed on the lake.
State boating rules: The Oregon State Marine Board has administrative rules for boaters on Anthony Lake. (ORS 250-020-0013)

Overnight Use:
Single Tent Site: $10/night.
Additional Vehicle Fee: $6/night.
Single RV Site: $14/night.
Yurt: $50-63/night.
Group Site: $40/night.
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

2025 Fees

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

Discounts are subject to the terms of the passes, and policies of the Concession operator. For visitors with an Interagency Senior Passes, Interagency Access Passes, Golden Age Passport or Golden Access Passport the discount fees are 50%

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.962512

Longitude: -118.228574

Directions

From Baker City, OR, 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, OR, head south on Interstate 84 for 25 mile to exit 285 inNorth 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.