Mud Lake Campground
Closed for the season. The campground operates July through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Hells Canyon Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: Hitching or tethering of horse(s) or other saddle or pack animal(s) to trees at campsites in the Hells Canyon Wilderness except for the purposes of loading or…
Eagle Cap Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts, listed in the forest order below, are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Snake River Fire Restrictions - 06/01 -09/30
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire is prohibited on all National Forest System Lands (within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho) within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon…
Forest Order: Tri-Forest 14-Day Stay Limit
Prohibitions for camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 days within any 30-day period.
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.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 - $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 27ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| campgrounds@anthonylakes.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 894-2332 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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