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Baker Valley Overlook

The Baker Valley Overlook offers sweeping vistas of the Wallowa Mountains and Baker Valley. Located along the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway, this small overlook has intrepretive panels about the local agriculture, settlement and mining history of the area.

General Information

May

Open 24 hours/day

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site.
 

No Fees are required for this site.

No fee or pass is required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.975539

Longitude: -118.138938

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 about 20 miles to the Baker Valley Overlook site.

From La Grande, OR, head south on Interstate 84 to North Powder, Oregon; Take the North Powder exit and head west on State 237 (follow Anthony Lakes signs) after 4 miels turn left on Ellis for 0.7 miles and turn right on the Anthony Lake Highway (turns into Forest Road 73) for about 10.5 miles to the Baker Valley Overlook site.
 

Parking

Can accomodate 3-4 vehicles including RVs

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.

One table at site

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 23rd, 2025