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Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
The Blue Mountain North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area is situated north of the Anthony Lakes Highway (Forest Road 73) to the Mount Emily area. It includes all of the developed recreation sites and trails in the northern Blue Mountains and those found in the Grande Ronde River Basin west of La Grande, Oregon. This area is mainly administered by the La Grande Ranger District although some of the area north of the Anthony Lakes Highway is administered by the Whitman Ranger District.
Popular recreation areas include the Oregon Trail Interpretive Park at Blue Mountain Crossing, Mt. Emily, Spring Creek Recreation Area, Ladd Canyon, and Beaver Creek.
Local communities that have a variety of services (i.e. fuel, lodging, stores and/or restaurants) are LaGrande, Island City, Elgin, Imbler, Cove, Richland, and Baker City. These communities are within one hour of this area.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
- Bird Track Springs Campground
- Frog Heaven Forest Camp
- Spool Cart Campground
- Spring Creek Campground
- Umapine Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
- Bird Track Interpretive Site
- Oregon Trail Interpretive Park at Blue Mt Crossing
- Oregon Trail Interpretive Park Trailhead
- Sawtooth Crater
- Woodley Rocks
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Big Game Hunting
Small Game Hunting
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
OHV Camping
Areas for OHV Camping at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
- Bird Track Springs Campground
- Indian Rock Overlook
- Oregon Trail Interpretive Park at Blue Mt Crossing
- Spool Cart Campground
- Spring Creek Campground
- Umapine Campground
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Blue Mtns North/Grande Ronde River Basin Area
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling
Highlights
Location
