Anthony Lake forms the source of Anthony Creek, named for William 'Doc' Anthony, an ambitious homesteader who came to Baker County in 1864. He was a farmer and a doctor, collected tolls on the Dealy Wagon Road for a time, and ran his ranch until he died in 1914 at age 85. Anthony Lake Guard Station is a historic Civilian
Conservation Corps log cabin built in the 1930s - one of only a few Forest Service cabins built of logs.
For questions for Anthony Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Peavey Cabin, and Anthony Lake Guard Station call (541) 856-3277 ext. 114
Guests at Anthony Lake Guard Station will find many modern comforts to help make their stay enjoyable. It's located at a popular recreation area and adjacent to the Anthony Lake Campground, and is easily accessible by car.
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Year-round
Hiking
Year-round
Swimming
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Year-round
Fishing
Nearby
Hiking
Nearby
Summer
Swimming
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Seasonal information
2026
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Anthony Lake Guard Station is a beloved rustic cabin, perfect for memorable experiences like family trips and weddings, set in a stunning natural area with diverse hiking options and clean lakes. While the charm of the old cabin is appreciated, some guests noted the need for thorough cleaning and updates to appliances and facilities. Wildlife presence and limited cell reception were mentioned as minor inconveniences, but overall, the enchanting location and cozy atmosphere make it a special getaway.
This is the 2nd year we’ve stayed here. Last year, there were issues with overall cleanliness of the cabin. Happy to find things were much improved this year — thank you! A lovely place to stay — could use more lighting in living area but we got by fine.
We absolutely LOVE Anthony Lakes Guard station. We actually got married up there and was able to bring our son up there 7 years later. The campsites post was so welcoming and helpful. It's always a dream staying there. Thank you for having such a beautiful place to stay.
This is not the place for someone wanting the latest shiny glass, metal, and plastic accommodations. This gem of a rustic old cabin is the real thing and deserves our love and care.
Beautiful area!!! Several hikes of varying length and difficulty. Clean lakes to swim, play or fish in. Beautiful white granite, and deep blue skies! ---Also---Very little cell phone reception in the area. Only a random few spots- if you're lucky enough to find them. The cabin has no phone/web access- (which is fine, so long as you don't need to contact anyone.) Cabin itself was...rustic, charming, cozy. Didn't like the yellowjacket nest over the front door, the abundant flies or the pack rat in the wall. Nobody got stung, but seems a matter of time. The flies were annoying and disgusting, as was the rat, who was loudly chewing the walls at 4 am. It would be hard to keep such an old building free of all wildlife. Also, found out they totally rely on renters to clean everything! Not great-1- We paid lots in rent, so expected a service would clean some. -2- I squirm a little realizing the floors, shower, toilet, counters don't get properly cleaned. Others in my group will not return. So- be aware this is a cool old cabin that's been painted and updated some, but that it still has some annoying challenges.
Certainly rustic and showing its age, but still a unique historic building and a good home base for adventures in the area. It's nice to be so close to the lake and tons of hiking/skiing, and having a flush toilet and hot water is even better! Coffee pot, microwave, BBQ, and even a crockpot round out the well stocked kitchen (bring your own fancy drinkware if so inclined). Beds are plentiful but hard, and rooms are definitely not soundproofed but more spacious than expected. An armchair or second couch (only a futon in living space) wouldn't go amiss, but wrought-iron details on fireplace and curtains rods are a nice touch. Don't really have a view of the lake through the trees and parking areas can get quite busy, but still a beautiful location and very quiet at night. We'd definitely consider renting again! Bonus: the food and handcrafted cocktails at the relaxed atmosphere Starbottle were surprisingly good and everyone was very friendly!
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Location & Directions for Anthony Lake Guard Station
47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy, North Powder, OR 97867 United States
From Baker City: take Highway 30 to Haines, turn west on County Road 1146, and follow the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway signs to Anthony Lakes. Turn left at the campground entrance. Anthony Lakes Guard Station is located adjacent to the campground.
The Anthony Lake Guard Station is accessible via Highway 30 from Baker City, which connects to the area approximately 25 miles away.
Policies & Rules
General
Maximum capacity is 8 people
Arrival time is 1:00 p.m.; departure time is 11:00 a.m.
Reservations are required for this facility
Cell phone reception is limited outside of the cabin
Entry to the cabin is by combination lock; You will recieve an E-mail with the appropriate combination. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
No smoking inside of the cabin
Cabin stay duration is limited to 7 days
Pets are welcome but must remain outside
There is no additional space for tent camping on-site
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