Established Camping
Mud Lake
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
About
USDA Forest Service
Mud Lake Campground is the smallest of the 3 campgrounds in the Anthony Lakes Recreation Area. Located across from the Anthony Lake Ski Area and near Mud Lake this rustic facility offers 7 campsites for tents and small trailers. Mud Lake, which is often dry in the late summer, is great for…
Fee Info
2019 Camping Fees
Group camp fee = $50
Single family campsite = $10
Extra campsite vehicle fee = $8
Discounts are subject to the terms of the passes, and policies of the Concession operator. For visitors with an Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass, Golden Age…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets

Anthony Lakes, across street, is more desirable
We drove through here while staying at Anthony Lakes, which is located across the street. Mud Lake Campground is closer to the road than Anthony Lakes, and the lake was more stagnant and less picturesque than the alternative. To be fair, it looked like it was undergoing changes/renovations while we…
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Location
Mud Lake is located in Oregon
Directions
From Baker City, OR 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 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 mile 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 right across from the ski area.
Coordinates
44.964317 N
118.231375 W