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Anthony Lakes Boat Launch

The Anthony Lakes Boat Launch is a small concrete single-lane ramp located at Anthony Lake. This picturesque lake offers excellent fly and lure fishing from shore, boat or float tube.

The lake is stocked several times each summer with rainbow trout by Oregon Department of Fish and Game. Brook trout live in the lake as well.

Electric motorboats, and non-motorized craft such as canoes, kayaks, rowboats, float tubes are allowed on the lake.

Located nearby are Anthony Lakes Picnic Area and Campground.

General Information

June

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

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 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) No person shall operate a motorboat, except those propelled by electric motors on Anthony Lake

Day Use: $5/vehicle/day.
Discounts are subject to the terms of the passes, and policies of the Concession operator.

Day-Use Fees

  • Day-use vehicles and use of boating facility = $4.

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:

  • Day-use vehicles =$2
  • Day-use vehicles with Interagency Military passes = free

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.959002

Longitude: -118.229252

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 and follow the road around to the left to the boat launch.

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. Turn left into the Anthony Lake Campground and follow the road around to the left to the boat launch.

Parking

3-4 vehicles with small trailers

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

At nearby campground

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 23rd, 2025