Recreation Region: Southern Elkhorn Mountains/Powder River Basin Area

Anthony Lakes Picnic Area

The Anthony Lake Picnic Area is situated on Anthony Lake with fantastic views of Gunsight Peak and the Elkhorns Mountains. Popular day-use activities include picnicking, day-hikes, wading, and photography. The open forest setting allows for small family picnics or group activities at the picnic shelter.

Located nearby are Anthony Lakes Boat Launch and Campground.

Active Alerts

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

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 such as canoes, kayaks, rowboats, float tubes are allowed on the lake.

2018 Day-Use fees:;

Day-use vehicles =; $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 Pas

Day-Use fees:

Day-use vehicles = $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: 44.961535

Longitude: -118.230868

Directions

From Baker City, Oregon 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 day-use are with picnic tables is on the north and west side of the lake.

From La Grande, Oregon head south on Interstate 84 for 25 mile 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 the Anthony Lake Campground entrance on your left. The day-use are with picnic tables is on the north and west side of the lake.