Mud Lake Campground

About

Mud Lake Campground sits in the Southern Elkhorn Mountain/Powder River Basin Area of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, directly across from Anthony Lake Ski Area. The smallest of three campgrounds in the Anthony Lakes Recreation Area, it provides an intimate alpine camping experience with sites nestled among dense pine and fir forest or positioned in open meadow. The campground offers 7 sites accommodating tents and small to mid-sized trailers up to 30 feet. Six sites feature 30-amp electrical hookups. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are provided, but no potable water is available; campers must obtain water from nearby Anthony Lake Campground or the day-use area. Recreation opportunities abound, including non-motorized boating on Mud Lake, trout fishing, and access to trails like the 22.6-mile Elkhorn Crest Trail and 1-mile Black Lake Trail. The campground is adjacent to over 8 miles of single-track mountain bike trails and sits along the 106-mile Elkhorn Scenic Byway.

Directions

From Baker City, head north on Highway 30 toward Haines for approximately 10 miles. In Haines, turn left and follow the Anthony Lake Highway signs (Forest Road 73/Elkhorn Scenic Byway) for 25 miles to the Anthony Lake Recreation Area. Turn right into the campground across from the ski area. From La Grande, head south on I-84 for 25 miles to exit 285 in North Powder. Follow Highway 237 for 4 miles to Ellis Road, turn left for about a mile to the Anthony Lake Highway, then turn right and continue 16 miles to the campground.