Oregon · published-coordinate region
Mud Lake Campground
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USDA Forest Service7Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
7Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
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) 519-3993
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.
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
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 7 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
7
Vehicle limit
6
Vehicle length
5
Driveway entry
7
Shade
7
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The campsite mix
Standard Electric
6
Standard Nonelectric
1
Operator 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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
7 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 7 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Mud Lake Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 19 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 19 ft Hammock: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 19 ft Pop Up: 19 ft Rv: 19 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 12 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 0 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | N/A Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 Mud Lake Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Car: 23 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 23 ft Hammock: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 23 ft Pop Up: 23 ft Rv: 23 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 15 ft Vehicle: 23 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through 28 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 Mud Lake Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Car: 27 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 27 ft Hammock: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 27 ft Pop Up: 27 ft Rv: 27 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 24 ft Vehicle: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | 30 Shade: No |
| Site 004 Mud Lake Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Hammock: limit unknown Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 27 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 42 (raw length) | 30 Shade: No |
| Site 005 Mud Lake Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Car: 20 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Hammock: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: 20 ft Rv: 20 ft Trailer: 18 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 22 (raw length) | 30 Shade: No |
| Site 006 Mud Lake Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Car: 12 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 12 ft Hammock: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 12 ft Pop Up: 12 ft Rv: 12 ft Trailer: 12 ft Vehicle: 12 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through 18 (raw length) | 30 Shade: No |
| Site 007 Mud Lake Campground Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Car: 25 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 25 ft Hammock: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 25 ft Pop Up: 25 ft Rv: 25 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 22 ft Vehicle: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | 30 Shade: No |
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