About Anthony Lake
Number of accommodations: 19
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (116)
What Guests Are Saying
Anthony Lakes Recreation Area is praised for its stunning scenery, clean facilities, and great fishing opportunities, making it an ideal spot for camping, hiking, and fishing. Many visitors appreciate the privacy of the campsites and the helpfulness of the camp hosts. However, some guests report issues with noise from other campers and mosquitoes during the summer, suggesting that planning for these can enhance the experience. Overall, it is considered a beautiful and peaceful destination worth returning to.
What Guests Are Saying
Anthony Lakes Recreation Area is praised for its stunning scenery, clean facilities, and great fishing opportunities, making it an ideal spot for camping, hiking, and fishing. Many visitors appreciate the privacy of the campsites and the helpfulness of the camp hosts. However, some guests report issues with noise from other campers and mosquitoes during the summer, suggesting that planning for these can enhance the experience. Overall, it is considered a beautiful and peaceful destination worth returning to.
Review Summary
Sheila H
VerifiedAugust 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Anthony Lake
Beautiful location. The camp hosts are awesome. Yurt #40 is located near lots of foot traffic. The vault toilet is close and so many people are using it. The yurt has your basics. If you do go stay in this yurt, I highly recommend bringing an air mattress-the bed pads are like sleeping on cement! I think it would be great if they installed a hand railing for the steps. The definite pro is the location to the lake. The cons are the bed pads and it could use a good cleaning and some screens to let fresh air in.
Jared B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Anthony Lake
Clean campground & friendly camp host
Glenda K
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: Anthony Lake
Beautiful campground and surroundings. Campsites well maintained. Hosts helpful.
Sherri A
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Anthony Lake
Would appreciate a lock on the door. I've stayed in many yurts at state parks in Oregon, and they all had a lock on the door. The yurt I was in had many flies in it. The camp host was aware of this. Then at night, there were many (20 or more) large moths on the inside of the skylight. That is where most of the flies were also. They are getting in somewhere. Creepy!!
Otherwise, loved the yurt and appreciated the stove and propane to use. The state park yurts don't have that!
Ultimately it would be wonderful to have a screen door to get the heat out, fresh air in, and no mosquitos in. There were millions.
Thanks
Patsy M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Anthony Lake
Beautiful, quiet campground. Super-helpful and kind camp host. The sites are well-spaced from each other and perfect for tent camping. If you’re bringing an RV make it a small one and be sure to research the sites before you book. Most driveways are only big enough for one car, truck or van. This is a great “off the grid” spot - close to the lake for paddling and fishing and the trails for hiking and biking. The mosquitoes can be fierce, too, but that’s because it’s so beautiful here!
Tim B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: Anthony Lake
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Marty H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Anthony Lake
Great camp site, clean outhouses, friendly camp host.Nice and quiet at night.
Edward V
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Anthony Lake
Camp host was terrific young man that helped straighten out a miscommunicated site reservation. All parties were satisfied with the the solution to a double reserved site. It also helped that there were open sites and that most sites are very nice.
Jim M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: Anthony Lake
A beautiful campground
Greg R
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Anthony Lake
What a beautiful spot! Nice clean campground on our way between Colorado and Washington. Next time we will stop for longer, and experience more!
Location Anthony Lake
Address:
47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy
North Powder, OR, 97867
United States
From Baker City, head north on Highway 30 toward Haines, approximately 10 miles. In Haines, turn left and follow the Anthony Lake Highway signs (turns into Forest Road 73) for 25 miles to the Anthony Lake Recreation Area. Turn left into the Anthony Lake Campground. The main campground is on the east side of the lake.
From La Grande, head south on Interstate 84 for 25 miles to exit 285 in North Powder, Oregon. In North Powder, follow the ski area signs on Highway 237 for 4 miles to Ellis Road. Turn left on Ellis Road and go about 1 mile to the Anthony Lake Highway. Turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway (becomes Forest Road 73) for 16 miles to campground entrance on your left.
Anthony Lake is accessible via Oregon State Highway 204, which connects to Interstate 84 approximately 22 miles to the west.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.9632 / -118.234
Elevation: 2172 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Group site can accommodate a maximum of 60 people
- Click here for more information about Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- We do have First Come First Serve Sites, here is a list of first come first serve sites: Drive In R.V. Sites: 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27 Walk up Tent Sites: 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and site 0 There is a full campground map in the Photo Gallery at the top of the page.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
