Dispersed Camping

Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area

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USDA Forest Service

The Southern Elkhorn Mountain/Powder River Basin recreation area is located south of the Anthony Lakes Highway (Forest Road 73) to the Monument Rock Wilderness area. It includes all of the developed recreation sites and trails in the Blue and Elkhorn Mountains generally west of Baker City and…

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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allison W.
Reviewed Jul. 17, 2022

Huge and diverse area

Boondocking is easy with a camper van or tent setup in this national forest area, but it’s hard to make a generalization that covers this vast collection of campgrounds and areas. It earns a good review at the end of the day for being conveniently located and hassle free; you can always find a…

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Location

Southern Elkhorn Mtn/Powder River Basin Area is located in Oregon

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Directions

From Bridgeport, take Route 8 N 23.5 miles to Exit 26/CT-63 S at Naugatuck. Head southeast on Main Street and turn onto Ct-63 N. Travel 3 miles to the park; entrance is on the north side of the road.

Coordinates

44.684127 N
118.028205 W

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