Anthony Lake

Summary

Anthony Lake Campground is a scenic campground situated 7,100 feet up in the Southern Elkhorn Mountain/Powder River Basin Area at the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Visitors can enjoy activities such as boating, canoeing, kayaking, trout fishing, and hiking a number of trails, including the 22.6-mile Elkhorn Crest and 1-mile Black Lake and Shoreline trails. The campground features lake views of Gunsight Mountain and the surrounding peaks, and amenities such as paved parking aprons, tent pads, picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, drinking water, and vault toilets.

Overview

At an elevation of 7,100 feet, this campground keeps cool in the summertime heat. The sites sit among boulders and mixed conifers on a bluff over Anthony Lake. For questions for Anthony Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Peavey Cabin, and Anthony Lake Guard Station call (541) 856-3277 ext. 114



None of the sites offer lake views, but campers can enjoy gazing on Gunsight Mountain and the surrounding peaks of the Elkhorn range. 

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Recreation

There is a boat ramp available at the camp. Activities on Anthony Lake include boating, canoeing, kayaking and trout fishing.

Trails in the area include the 22.6-mile Elkhorn Crest (foot and equestrian), 1-mile Black Lake (foot and equestrian) and the 1-mile Shoreline (foot).

Facilities

Each site has a paved parking apron, tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Drinking water (Peak Season) and vault toilets are available.



Handicap-accessible sites are available.

Natural Features

The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, 2.3 million acres of varied landscape, extends from the Blue Mountains and rugged Wallowa Mountains down to the spectacular canyon country of the Snake River on the Idaho border.

Anthony Lake Campground is located in the Southern Elkhorn Mountain/Powder River Basin Area, with the highest peak in the Elkhorn Mountains at 9,108 feet. The area around the lake is known for conifer forests, wildflower meadows and the resident mountain goats.

Nearby Attractions

The Elkhorn Scenic Byway is a 106-mile drive through the Elkhorn Mountains. Along this drive are ghost towns and an abundance of lakes and rivers.

Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy