Sitting at over 7,000 feet in the Elkhorn Mountains, Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort Campground gives campers access to lake swimming, kayaking, and fishing, along with hiking trails that connect to the surrounding terrain. The resort doubles as a ski area in winter, and summer weekends bring mountain biking via the ski lift, so expect more activity than a typical forest campground. Pit toilets are on-site and kept clean. Sites vary in character: some offer lake trail access with more privacy, while walk-up sites around the back of the lake are more spacious but draw more mosquitoes. RVs up to 30 feet can drive in, though access roads run rough. Campers staging from camping near Haines will find this a reasonable base for exploring the area. Anthony Lake Campground sits just down the road for those who want a nearby alternative.
Description
Overview
Mud Lake Campground is located across from the Anthony Lake Ski Area and near Mud Lake in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Some campsites are tucked beneath dense pine and fir forest, while others sit in an open meadow. For questions for Anthony Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Peavey Cabin, and Anthony Lake Guard Station call (541) 856-3277 ext. 114
Recreation
Campers at Mud Lake have access to all the recreational activities at Anthony Lake, including boating, canoeing, kayaking and trout fishing. There is an accessible boat ramp available. Trails around Anthony Lake include the 22.6-mile Elkhorn Crest and the 1-mile Black Lake Trails for hiking and horseback riding, as well as the 1-mile Shoreline Trail for hiking only. Mud Lake is also near over 8 miles of singe track mountain bike trails and a downhill flow trail at the ski area.
Facilities
Has 6 reservable standard electrical sites, and a standard non electric site are available. At an elevation of 7,100 feet, Mud LakeCampground offers comfortable camping during the hottest part of the summer. Each site has a picnic table and grill. Vault toilets are available at the campground, and drinking water is available at the Anthony Lake Campground, and Anthony Lake Day use area.
Natural Features
Mud Lake Campground is located in the Southern Elkhorn Mountain/Powder River Basin Area. Picturesque views of the ski area, Gunsight Peak and the Elkhorn Mountains are only a short hike across Forest Road 73, which is part of the Elkhorn Scenic Byway.
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
Fee Info
Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable on line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsAnthony Lakes Mountain Resort Campground is located in Oregon near Haines
Directions
From Baker City, Oregon, head north on Highway 30 toward Haines for approximately 10 miles. In Haines, turn left and follow the Anthony Lake Highway signs (turns into Forest Road 73 and 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 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 a mile to the Anthony Lake Highway. Turn right and follow the Anthony Lake Highway (becomes Forest Road 73) for 16 miles to the campground entrance on the right, across from the ski area.
Address
47500 ANTHONY LAKES HWY
North powder, OR 97867
Coordinates
44.9644444 N
118.2319444 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 31 min from Boise, ID
- 2 hrs 31 min from Kennewick, WA
- 3 hrs 51 min from Lewiston, ID
