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Anthony Lake Campground in Oregon
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Anthony Lake Campground

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Oregon

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As of September 2026, Anthony Lake Campground is a campground in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Oregon with 19 campsites. Anthony Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Anthony Lake Campground is located at 44.9632ยฐ N, 118.2336ยฐ W.
people allowed on 16 of 19 sites
6
people allowed on the largest site
60

Anthony Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Campsites at Anthony Lake Campground

  • Standard 16
  • Yurt 2
  • Group 1
  • Accessible 3

What an RV fits

  • 12 ft1 site
  • 17 ft1 site
  • 20 ft3 sites
  • 22 ft12 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Anthony Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Anthony Lake loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
01Standard622 ftAccessible
02Standard617 ft-
03Standard622 ft-
04Standard620 ft-
05Standard622 ft-
06Standard622 ftAccessible
07Standard622 ft-
08Yurt512 ftAccessible
12Standard620 ft-
14Standard622 ft-
16Standard622 ft-
18Standard622 ft-
19Standard622 ft-
20Standard620 ft-
22Standard622 ft-
24Standard622 ft-
26Standard622 ft-
40Yurt8--
GS1Group60--

About Anthony Lake Campground

Overview

At an elevation of 7,100 feet, this campground keeps cool in the summertime heat. The sites sit among boulders and mixed conifers on a bluff over Anthony Lake. For questions for Anthony Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Peavey Cabin, and Anthony Lake Guard Station call (541) 894-2332 or email campgrounds@anthonylakes.com None of the sites offer lake views, but campers can enjoy gazing on Gunsight Mountain and the surrounding peaks of the Elkhorn range.

Anthony Lakes Campgrounds Website

Recreation

There is a boat ramp available at the camp. Activities on Anthony Lake include boating, canoeing, kayaking and trout fishing.

Trails in the area include the 22.6-mile Elkhorn Crest (foot and equestrian), 1-mile Black Lake (foot and equestrian) and the 1-mile Shoreline (foot).

Facilities

Each site has a paved parking apron, tent pad, picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Drinking water (Peak Season) and vault toilets are available.

Handicap-accessible sites are available.

No OHV use in Anthony Lake Fee Area

Natural Features

The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, 2.3 million acres of varied landscape, extends from the Blue Mountains and rugged Wallowa Mountains down to the spectacular canyon

country of the Snake River on the Idaho border.

Anthony Lake Campground is located in the Southern Elkhorn Mountain/Powder River Basin Area, with the highest peak in the Elkhorn Mountains at 9,108 feet. The area

around the lake is known for conifer forests, wildflower meadows and the resident mountain goats.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 519-3993.

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

Rules and notices at Anthony Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Anthony Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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:

  • โ€ขDrive In R.V. Sites: 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 27
  • โ€ขWalk 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.

Anthony Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Anthony Lake Campground?

Anthony Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Anthony Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Anthony Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Anthony Lake Campground have?

Anthony Lake Campground has 19 campsites.

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