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Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
The Southern Elkhorn Mountain/Powder River Basin recreation area is located south of the Anthony Lakes Highway (Forest Road 73) to the Monument Rock Wilderness area. It includes all of the developed recreation sites and trails in the Blue and Elkhorn Mountains generally west of Baker City and Unity, Oregon.
Popular recreation areas include Anthony Lakes, Phillips Lake, North Fork John Day Wilderness (Baldy Unit), the Elkhorn Scenic Byway, the North Fork John Day River, the North Powder Wild and Scenic River, Dooley Mountain, Monument Rock Wilderness, the North and South Forks of Burnt River, the campgrounds along Highway 26, and Camp Creek. It also includes parts of the old Baker and Unity Ranger Districts that have been incorporated into the Whitman Ranger District.
Local communities that have a variety of services (i.e. fuel, lodging, stores and/or restaurants) are Baker City, Sumpter, Granite, Unity, Greenhorn and Haines. These communities are within one hour of the recreation area.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Dean Creek Trailhead
- Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611
- Marble Pass Trailhead
- Mason Dam Boat Launch
- Millers Lane Campground
- Mowich Loop Picnic Area
- Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608
- Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610
- Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails
- Social Security Point Trailhead
- Southeast Shore Phillips Lake Trailhead
- Southwest Shore Campground
- Summit Lake Trailhead
- Twin Lakes Trailhead
- Union Creek Campground
- Union Creek Picnic Area
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Anthony Lake Campground
- Anthony Lake Tent Campground
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
- McCully Forks Campground
- Millers Lane Campground
- Mud Lake Campground
- Oregon Campground
- South Fork Campground
- Southwest Shore Campground
- Union Creek Campground
- Wetmore Campground
- Yellow Pine Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Anthony Lake Campground
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
- Millers Lane Campground
- Oregon Campground
- South Fork Campground
- Southwest Shore Campground
- Union Creek Campground
- Wetmore Campground
- Yellow Pine Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Anthony Lake Campground
- Black Lake Trail #1600
- Grande Ronde Boat Launch
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
- Mason Dam Boat Launch
- Millers Lane Campground
- Southwest Shore Campground
- Union Creek Boat Launch
- Union Creek Campground
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Antlers Guard Station
- Mason Dam Picnic Area
- Peavy Cabin
- Powder River Interpretive Trail #1613
- Powder River Trailhead
- South Fork Campground
Ice Fishing
Areas for Ice Fishing at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Amelia Creek Trailhead
- Anthony Lake Campground
- Anthony Lake Shoreline Trail #1605
- Anthony Lake Tent Campground
- Anthony Lakes Guard Station
- Anthony Lakes Picnic Area
- Baldy Creek Trailhead
- Baldy Lake Trailhead
- Black Lake Trail #1600
- Bull Run Trailhead
- Crawfish Basin Trailhead
- Crawfish Creek Trailhead
- Crawfish Lake Trail #1606
- Dean Creek Trailhead
- Dutch Flat Trailhead
- Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611
- Elkhorn Crest Trailhead
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
- Indian Rock Trail #1648
- Killamacue Trailhead
- Marble Pass Trailhead
- Mason Dam Boat Launch
- Millers Lane Campground
- Mowich Loop Picnic Area
- Peavy Cabin
- Peavy Trailhead
- Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608
- Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610
- Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails
- Powder River Interpretive Trail #1613
- Powder River Trailhead
- Rock Creek Lake Trailhead
- Social Security Point Trailhead
- Southeast Shore Phillips Lake Trailhead
- Southwest Shore Campground
- Summit Lake Trailhead
- Table Rock North Trailhead
- Twin Lakes Trailhead
- Union Creek Campground
- Union Creek Picnic Area
- Upper Crawfish Lake Trailhead
- Van Patten Lake Trail #1634
- Van Patten Lake Trailhead
- Wetmore Campground
- Yellow Pine Campground
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Amelia Creek Trailhead
- Baldy Creek Trailhead
- Bull Run Trailhead
- Crawfish Basin Trailhead
- Crawfish Creek Trailhead
- Dutch Flat Trailhead
- Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611
- Elkhorn Crest Trailhead
- Marble Pass Trailhead
- Peavy Trailhead
- Rock Creek Lake Trailhead
- Summit Lake Trailhead
- Table Rock North Trailhead
- Twin Lakes Trailhead
- Van Patten Lake Trail #1634
- Van Patten Lake Trailhead
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Amelia Creek Trailhead
- Baldy Creek Trailhead
- Crawfish Lake Trail #1606
- Dean Creek Trailhead
- Dutch Flat Trailhead
- Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611
- Elkhorn Crest Trailhead
- Indian Rock Trail #1648
- Peavy Cabin
- Peavy Trailhead
- Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610
- Summit Lake Trailhead
- Table Rock North Trailhead
- Twin Lakes Trailhead
- Upper Crawfish Lake Trailhead
- Van Patten Lake Trail #1634
- Van Patten Lake Trailhead
Big Game Hunting
Small Game Hunting
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Marble Pass Trailhead
- Mowich Loop Picnic Area
- Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608
- Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610
- Powder River Interpretive Trail #1613
- Powder River Trailhead
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
OHV Camping
Areas for OHV Camping at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Anthony Lake Shoreline Trail #1605
- Anthony Lakes Picnic Area
- Grande Ronde Boat Launch
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
- Mason Dam Picnic Area
- McCully Forks Campground
- Millers Lane Campground
- Mowich Loop Picnic Area
- Oregon Campground
- South Fork Campground
- Southwest Shore Campground
- Table Rock North Trailhead
- Union Creek Picnic Area
- Wetmore Campground
- Yellow Pine Campground
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Anthony Lake Campground
- Anthony Lake Tent Campground
- Anthony Lakes Boat Launch
- Anthony Lakes Guard Station
- Anthony Lakes Picnic Area
- Mason Dam Boat Launch
- Union Creek Boat Launch
- Union Creek Campground
- Union Creek Picnic Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Anthony Lake Campground
- Anthony Lake Tent Campground
- Anthony Lakes Boat Launch
- Anthony Lakes Guard Station
- Anthony Lakes Picnic Area
- Grande Ronde Boat Launch
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
- Mason Dam Boat Launch
- Millers Lane Campground
- Mud Lake Campground
- Southwest Shore Campground
- Union Creek Boat Launch
- Union Creek Campground
- Union Creek Picnic Area
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
Waterskiing
Areas for Waterskiing at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area
- Antlers Guard Station
- Blue Springs Summit Sno-Park
- Grande Ronde Sno-Park
- Mason Dam Boat Launch
- Millers Lane Campground
- Mowich Loop Picnic Area
- Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608
- Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610
- Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails
- Social Security Point Trailhead
- Southeast Shore Phillips Lake Trailhead
- Southwest Shore Campground
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area