Established Camping
Mud Lake Campground
Mud Lake Campground is located near North Powder in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, Anthony Lakes offers opportunities for fishing and hiking, while the Elkhorn Scenic Byway provides a route for exploring the region's natural beauty.
Description
US Forest Service
Whitman National Forest
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.
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.
Location
Mud Lake Campground is located in Oregon
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Walla Walla
- 2 hrs 31 min from Boise
- 2 hrs 31 min from Kennewick
- 3 hrs 51 min from Lewiston
