The Wild and Scenic Grande Ronde River is a tributary of the Snake River, 182 miles (293 km) long,[3] in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington. It drains an area southeast of the Blue Mountains and northwest of the Wallowa Mountains, on the Columbia Plateau. It flows through the agricultural Grande Ronde Valley in its middle course and through a series of scenic canyons in its lower course. The Grande Ronde River supports populations of spring chinook salmon, summer steelhead, bull trout, mountain whitefish, as well as rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. The river has a sport steelhead fishery and has some tribal fishing for spring chinook.
Boggan’s Oasis located in the upper reach of the Grande Rounde River in Washington State at www.boggans.com 61376 State Highway 129, Anatone, WA 99401 (509) 256-3372 sponsors guided trips down the Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers fishing for summer, fall and winter steelhead, summer rainbow trout and smallmouth bass.
2018 Grande Ronde & Wallowa Rivers Boating Information — Bureau of Land Management Information
Grande Ronde River (U.S. Forest Service)
Wallowa & Grande Ronde Rivers Management Plan (Bureau of Land Management & U.S. Forest Service)
Wallowa/Grande Ronde River The river corridor between Minam, Oregon, and Heller Bar, Washington includes the lower 10 miles of the Wallowa River and the lower 81 miles of the Grande Ronde river. Public lands in the river corridor are managed by the Umatilla National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and the States of Oregon and Washington. The “upper river” between Minam and Troy consists of dense evergreen forests and grasslands within a terrain of rugged basalt canyons and steep ridges. Sections of the upper rivers have been designated by Congress as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system in recognition of their unique natural character and outstanding resource values.
State Line Access is managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact: 800-720-6339
Waterbody: Grande Ronde River
Use Fee: No
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Boat Launch Area is managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact: 800-720-6339
Waterbody: Grande Ronde River
Use Fee: No
Minam State Recreation Area This park is located in a remote steep valley. Large pine trees dominate the landscape. The picturesque Wallowa River flows through the park and is noted for its fishing and rafting. Steelhead fishing in the spring and fall attracts many people. Wildlife is abundant; deer, bear, elk and an occasional cougar are seen in the area. Raft rentals are available at a nearby store and with a trip down the river, you could even see Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. A wide variety of flowers bloom in the spring.
- Located at junction with Hwy 82
- Visitor information
- Seasonal camp host
- Coinless pay phone
- Vault toilets
- River access and boat launch
- Trails
Minam Store GPS Location 45°37'21.5"N 117°43'14.8"W
Mellard Pond Gps Location 45.33697049 -117.612778 Mellard Pond is located near to the Minam River and is planted every two years with rainbow trout.
Francis Lake GPS Location 45.29205556 -117.3572473. Francis Lake contains naturally spawned brook trout.
Mallory Bridge Access is managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Google directions.
Contact: 800-720-6339
Waterbody: Grande Ronde River
Use Fee: No
Troy Access is managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
is managed by: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Google directions. Contact: 800-720-6339
Waterbody: Grande Ronde River
Use Fee: No
Mud Creek is managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact: 800-720-6339
Google maps on the Grande Ronde River
Use Fee: No
Wildcat Creek is managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Google maps. Contact: 800-720-6339
Waterbody: Grande Ronde River
Use Fee: No
Confluence Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers. GPS Location 45°43'29.8"N 117°47'02.2"W
Hu-Na-Ha RV Park City Elgin campground on the Grounde Ronde River. There appears to be a gravel bar suitable for launching kyaks, canoes or rafts.
Palmer Junction Campground a small dispersed campground adjacent to the Grande Rounde River north of Elgin, Or. There appears to be a gravel bar suitable for launching kyaks, canoes or rafts.
Spout Springs Ski Area is a family-owned and operated facility that is located in the Umatilla National Forest in the heart of the Blue Mountains in Northeastern Oregon. The Backgound-photos. The resort is located along Highway 204 between Weston and Elgin at Milepost 22.
With a family-oriented atmosphere, the ski area offers opportunities for the beginning skier as well as the advanced. The ski area, favored by beginners and families looking for a day on the snow, boasts four lifts serving 11 downhill trails and 21 Nordic tracks on 250 skiable acres. Spout Springs
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The recreational opportunities continue on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest during the long winter months with all types of winter sports. From mid-December through late April visitors come to the Forest to enjoy hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, and sled dog racing, sledding and general snow play.
For those wishing to downhill and Nordic ski, the Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort ski area is a short drive off of Interstate 84 with overnight lodging and restaurants at several local communities.
Click for more information on the Anthony Lakes Area and Grande Ronde Lake Sno-Parks.
Salt Creek Summit Sno-Park The Salt Creek Summit Sno-Park is located adjacent to the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway (Forest Road 39) at the top of Salt Creek Summit. Popular with snowmobilers, snowshoers and Nordic skiiers, the facility has a vault toilet, large parking area and a winter maintenance facility. As a multi-use site, the snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails are maintained in partnership with the local clubs, the winter maintenance building is operated by Wallowa County, and the Sno-Park is plowed under an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transporation. A State Sno-Park permit is required to use this day-use facility in the winter season.
Directions: Google maps.
From Enterprise, Oregon, travel south on Oregon State 82 for about 6.5 miles to Joseph, Oregon; In Joseph, turn left on Oregon State 350 travel east for about 8 miles; Turn right on Wallowa Mountain route - County road 806,for about 5 miles to the cattleguard/Forest boundary at which point the road becomes Forest Road 39 - Wallowa Mountain Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel on Forest Road 39 for about 5 miles to Salt Creek Summit, The snow park entrance is located on the left side of the road.
Tenderfoot Trailhead google maps.
Tenderfoot Trailhead is a rustic trailhead located next to the eastern side of the Eagle Cap Wilderness area. The facility is set in an open pine area and accesses the Tenderfoot Wagon Trail #1819. The large parking area will accommodate several trucks and trailers. Please see this March 26, 2015 article in The Oregonian for more information.
Lick Creek Campground google maps
Located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in the national recreation area, this campground offers an enjoyable camping experience along Lick Creek. Popular activities include camping, relaxing, day hikes, and exploring along the byway.
The trailhead offers limited parking with a loading ramp, 1 hitchrack, and a small information board. Lick Creek Trailhead is an entrance point to the Eagle Cap Wilderness.
Directions:
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 16 miles. The campground is on the left after the Lick Creek crossing.
Advisory: The scenic byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles.
Wayside Springs Forest Camp google maps. There is not much information about this site on the internet.
Hidden Campground google maps. Hidden Campground is a small, rustic facility along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River. The campground offers 10 tent/trailer sites with 3 of these being fully accessible. Drinking water is located at the Indian Crossing and Ollokot Campgrounds seasonally.
Directions:
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on State Highway 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on State Highway 350 and g about 8 miles to Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; Turn left off Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960 and go 7 miles to campground; Campground entrance is signed on left near the Imnaha River.
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town on Record Road to Highway 86 for 1 mile; Travel east on Highway 86 for 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Travel about 23 miles on Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960; . Turn left off Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960 and go 7 miles to campground; Campground entrance is signed on left near the Imnaha River.
Indian Crossing Campground Located at the 'end of the road', this small campground allows visitors to explore the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Eagle Cap Wilderness and the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River from one location. Campsites are near the river with large pine and fir trees overhead. Popular activities include: fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Located nearby is Indian Crossing Trailhead.
Indian Crossing Campground Google maps
Directions:
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 for about 8 miles; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway or Wallowa Mountain Loop Road); Travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 30 miles; Before Imnaha River bridge turn right on Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles along Imnaha River to the end of the road to the campground; Campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge.
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town on Record Road to Highway 86 for 1 mile; Travel east on Highway 86 for 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Travel about 23 miles on Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960; . Turn left off Forest Road 39 to Forest Road 3960 and go 9 miles to the end of the road to the campground; Campground entrance is across the Imnaha River bridge.
Ollokot Campground The Ollokot Campground Google maps is located in an old growth ponderosa pine forest along the Wild and Scenic Imnaha River. As a favorite weekend 'get away' or summer destination site, the area remains popular for those wanting to fish, pick berries, take day hikes, or explore along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway. The campground has accessible campsites, a well for drinking water and vault toilets.
Directions:
From Enterprise, Oregon travel south on Oregon State 82 to Joseph for about 6.5 miles; In Joseph turn left on Oregon State 350 and go about 8 miles to the Wallowa Loop Road; Turn right on the Wallowa Loop Road (also known as the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) and travel on this road which eventually becomes Forest Road 39 for 31 miles; Campground entrance is on the left near the Imnaha River.
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 23 miles to campground; Campground entrance is signed on right before the Imnaha River crossing.
Advisory: The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is usually closed by snow from late October through late May or early June and is not passable with motor vehicles. Wallowa Lake Trailhead
Wallowa Lake area has activities for everyone in the family. If you're interested in a campground surrounded on three sides by 9,000' tall snow-capped mountains and a large clear lake, this is the area for you. To fully enjoy this popular fishing and boating site, check out the Wallowa Lake Marina link www.wallowalakemarina.com.
Outside the park area within walking distance you can enjoy wilderness trails at the Wallowa Lake trailhead, horseback riding, go-karts, canoeing, miniature golf or ride a tramway to the top of Mt. Howard, elevation 8,256 ft (a rise of 4,000 ft).
There are gift shops nearby and a thriving artist community which does world-class bronze castings. Tours are available through the foundries and the showroom displays will keep you interested for hours. Wallowa Lake also serves as a gateway to visit Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America.
Note: The yurts and five hookup sites are open and reservable all year. From November 1 to mid-May, some hookup and non-hookup sites will be available first come, first served.
Wallowa Lake Tramway is located in the Wallowa Whitman National Forest and operates under a special use permit from the USDA and Forest Service, and is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Click on the above link to view the grandure portrayed in the website.
This trailhead provides access to Chief Joseph Mountain Trail (#1803), east Fork Wallowa Trail (#1804) and the West Fork Wallowa Trail (#1820) which provide access to Eagle Cap Wilderness. Due to a bridge washout and high water levels in BC Creek, access to the Chief Joseph Trail will most likely be from the southwest corner of the Wallowa Lake Marina Parking area.
There are horse rentals, a State Park, restaurants, lodging, and picnic facilities within 0.5 miles of the trailhead. Outfitter Guide services are available near the trailhead. Loading ramp and hitchrails available.
Many wildflowers can be seen along the trails nearby such as mountain bluebells, forget-me-nots, paintbrush and columbine. There are fishing opportunities near Six Mile Meadows where the river flows a little slower.
Printable map and information sheet on the Chief Joseph Mountain Trail #1803 (PDF File)
Printable map and information sheet on the East Fork Wallowa Trail #1804 (PDF File)
Printable map and information sheet on the West Fork Wallowa Trail #1820 (PDF File)
Coyote Campground Google maps. NFS: Coyote Campground is situated in an open pine forest and grassland. The site offers 6 tent/trailer sites. Primary activities include; camping (summer and during fall hunting season) and picnicking.
Directions:
From Enterprise, Oregon travel north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46; Turn right on Forest Road 46 and go about 13 miles to the Crow Creek Road; Turn left on Crow Creek Road and go about 1 mile to; turn right off Crow Creek Road and continue on Forest Service Road 46 for about 12.5 miles to the Forest Service 4650 road. The campground entrance is located off this road junction. Note: most of these roads are gravelled.
Vigne Campground Google maps. The NFS-Vigne Campground is a small secluded site set in an open pine-fir forest along Chesnimus Creek. The site offers 6 tent/small trailer sites. Primary activities include; camping (summer and during fall hunting season), relaxing, berry picking and picnicking.
Directions:
From Enterprise, Oregon travel north on Highway 3 for 14 miles to Forest Road 46; Turn right on Forest Road 46 and go about 13 miles to the Crow Creek Road; Turn left on Crow Creek Road and go about 1 mile to Chesnimus Road; Turn right off Crow Creek Road to Chesnimus Road (Forest Road 4625) and go about 11.5 miles to campground entrance sign. The campground entrance is located on the right.
Note: most of these roads are gravelled.
The Wallowa River (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) is a tributary of the Grande Ronde River, approximately 55 miles (89 km) long, in northeastern Oregon in the United States. It drains a valley on the Columbia Plateau in the northeast corner of the state north of Wallowa Mountains.
The Wallowa River begins at the confluence of its east and west forks, which rise in southern Wallowa County, in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of the Wallowa–Whitman National Forest. It flows generally northwest through the Wallowa Valley, past the communities of Joseph, Enterprise, and Wallowa. It receives the Minam River from the left at the hamlet of Minam. Continuing north another 10 miles (16 km), it joins the Grande Ronde along the Wallowa–Union county line about 10 miles (16 km) north-northeast of Elgin and about 81 miles (130 km) from the larger river's confluence with the Snake River.
Aneroid Lake (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) is a large tarn located on Aneroid Mountain in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of northeastern Oregon. (A tarn is a mountain lake, pond or pool, formed in a cirque excavated by a glacier. A moraine may form a natural dam below a tarn.) It is situated in between Roger Lake and Dollar Lake.[1] It is not accessible by any kind of motor vehicle. However, there is a popular hiking trail that leads to Aneroid Lake Google maps. There is a small group of private cabins near the south end and Pete's Point is clearly visible from the lake.[2] It ties with Laverty Lake as the twenty-third highest lake in the Eagle Cap Wilderness at 7,500 ft (2,300 m).[3]
Backcountry skiing
Being surrounded by slopes that are typically covered in snow as early as October, Aneroid Lake has become a popular backcountry skiing destination. Guided tours are available, some tours utilize the cabins at the lake.[4]
Fatalities
The area is known for unexpected avalanches, which at times have caused fatalities. One of the earliest avalanche caused fatalities on record that occurred at Aneroid Lake was on February 14, 1981, when an avalanche killed one skier near the lake.[5] Through not a single avalanche-related death had occurred at lake since 1981, on March 7, 2009, a 50-year-old skier was killed near the lake. Roger T. Roepke, his 15-year-old son, and 48-year-old Don Woodhouse were part of a group who was skiing about one half mile above the Aneroid Lake cabins when a quarter-mile-long slab avalanche occurred, burying the three skiers. The avalanche began at about 1 p.m. and slid approximately 1,000 feet (300 m) before the run-out. It received a 3.5 danger scale rating by the American Avalanche Association. Don Woodhouse and the 15-year-old Roepke survived the event. However, after 30 minutes of CPR and other life saving measures, Roger Roepke was considered dead.[6][7]
SNOTEL
One half mile east of Aneroid Lake is Aneroid Lake Snotel #2, which is one of the two SNOTELs in the Eagle Cap mountains. It measures the depth of the snow, the amount of water content in the snow, general precipitation, and air temperature. It is operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and was installed in 1982.[9]
Trail
Aneroid Lake can be accessed by either the East Fork Wallowa River Trailhead at Wallowa Lake or Tenderfoot Trailhead. The East Fork Wallowa River Trailhead is by far a shorter hike to Aneroid Lake, being only 6 miles (9.7 km) long. It begins at the south end of Wallowa Lake, near Wallowa Lake State Park. After about 2 miles (3 km) of hiking on the East Fork Wallowa River Trail, the climber will reach a small dam. At 3.8 miles (6.1 km) there is a small, well built bridge. At 5.5 miles (8.9 km) lies Roger Lake.[10] The trail is usually well maintained. It may be heavily traveled in the summer months.[11]
Mud Lake Campground 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 photography and viewing wildflowers. Other activities include driving the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway. Picturesque views of the ski area, Gunsight Peak and the Elkhorn Mountains are available after a short hike across the byway.Google maps. Mud Lake Campground
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.
Minam Lake is a high-elevation reservoir in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of the Wallowa Mountains in the U.S. state of Oregon.[1] The unusual reservoir, a modified natural lake, has outlets on both its north and south ends. The south outlet drains to the Minam River, and the north outlet is the source of the Lostine River.[3]
A natural lake at this spot had only a south outlet. In the early 20th century, the lake was enlarged and its flow altered by a 14-foot (4.3 m) high dam near the south end of the lake. The dam's purpose was to store additional water and to deflect it north for irrigation of farms in the Lostine Valley.[3]
It is said that minam is a word that evolved in the mid-19th century from the native word e-mi-ne-mah. The latter referred to the Minam River Valley, where a kind of plant with edible roots grew in abundance. Mah was a suffix meaning valley or canyon.[4]
Lostine River a National, Wild and Scenic River. The Lostine River is located in northeast Oregon on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Originating from Minam Lake in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, the river flows through a glaciated, U-shaped valley and is surrounded by mountain meadows and high mountain peaks.
Little Alps is an unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon. Formerly a ski resort, Little Alps is now a gravel pit.[1]
Van Patten Lake Google maps. GPS 44°57'13.7"N 118°11'09.6"W
The lake contains naturally spawned brook trout and planted rainbow trout.
The Van Patten Lake Trailhead is a small facility located near the "Little Alps" sand shed a short distance from the Elkhorn Sceninc Bway. The lower trailhead by the sand shed is suitable for passenger cars and trucks with trailers. Most trail users park at the lower trailhead and hike up the first 1 mile of the Van Patten Lake Trail (#1634) on Forest Road 131, and then for the next 1/2 mile on the trail to the lake. Athough there is an small upper trailhead at the end of Forest Road 131, the road is very narrow with large rocks and gullies. It is accessible only by ATV or 4-wheel drive vehicles.
The Van Patten Lake Trail crosses lodgepole pine forest and a grassy slope with summer wildflowers. The climb up Forest Road 131 and on the horse/hiker trail is steep in places. A panoramic view of the North Powder Valley and Wallowa Mountains displays to the east. Van Patten Lake is dammed for irrigation use, and has several campsites available along the western shore.
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) for 20 miles to Forest Road 730; ; Turn left on Forest Road 130 and go 0.2 miles up to lower trailhead near the Little Alps sand shed; From the lower trailhead hike about 1 mile up Forest Road 131 to the upper trailhead.
From La Grande, OR 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 13 miles to Forest Road 130; Turn left on Forest Road 130 and go 0.2 miles up to lower trailhead near the Little Alps sand shed; From the lower trailhead hike about 1 mile up Forest Road 131 to the upper trailhead.
Advisory: Forest Road 131 from the lower trailhead to the upper trailhead is a very rough, narrow and rocky road ; suitable for 4-wheel drive vehicles only. It is recommended that users in passenger cars and low clearance vehicles park at the lower site near the sand shed, and walk up Forest Road 131 to the upper trailhead.
Francis Lake via Google maps. Francis Lake contains naturally spawned brook trout.
Legore Lake via Google maps, and is stocked every two years with rainbow trout.
Heart Lake via Google maps, and is stocked every two years with rainbow trout.
Hobo Lake via Google maps, and is stocked every two years with rainbow trout.
Prospect Lake via Google maps, and is stocked every two years with rainbow trout.
Anthony Lakes Recreation Area is comprised of Anthony Lake, Lilypad Lake and, Black Lake and Anthony Lake
Anthony Lakes Recreation Area (also ) are a group of about 15 lakes and marshes in the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon, U.S.
The group contains Anthony Lake also referred to as North Powder Lakes[1], Black Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake which is often dry in the late summer, Floodwater Flats, Hoffer Lakes, and several unnamed marshes and shallow lakes such as Lilypad Lake. The La Grande Ride project has more information on the area.
Anthony Lake Tent Campground Google maps.
The Anthony Lake Tent Campground is locateded along the shore on the southern end of Anthony Lake. Since the campsites are adjacent to the lake, they have easy access to lakeside activities and offer spectacular views of Gunsight Peak and the Elkhorn Mountains. Access for bringing in gear and tents is limited to 'walk-in only' along the lake shore trail. No vehicles are allowed near the campsites. The campsites are not accessible for persons with disabilities. Popular activities include fishing, canoeing, day hiking, photography and just relaxing.
Located nearby are Anthony Lakes Trails (area is unavailable)
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) for 25 miles to the Anthony Lake Recreation Area. Turn left into the Anthony Lake Campground. The tent campground is accessed on either the east or west side of the lake near the boat ramp or trailhead.
From La Grande, OR, head south on Interstate 84 for 25 mile to exit 285 inNorth 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 left. The tent campground is accessed on either the east or west side of the lake near the boat ramp or trailhead.
Anthony Lakes Picnic Area is situated on Anthony Lake with fantastic views of Gunsight Peak and the Elkhorns Mountains. Popular day-use activities include picnicking, day-hikes, wading, and photography. The open forest setting allows for small family picnics or group activities at the picnic shelter.
Located nearby are Anthony Lakes Boat Launch and Campground.
The Anthony Lakes Boat Launch is a small concrete single-lane ramp located at Anthony Lake. This picturesques lake offers excellent fly and lure fishing from shore, boat or float tube.
The lake is stocked several times each summer with rainbow trout by Oregon Department of Fish and Game. Brook trout live in the lake as well.
Electric motor boats, and non-motorized craft such as canoes, kayaks, rowboats, float tubes are allowed on the lake.
Located nearby are Anthony Lakes Picnic Area and Campground.
The Black Lake Trail (#1600 and #1600A) begins at the parking area near the Anthony Lake Boat Launch and ends at Black Lake. The trails travels through subalpine forests and near wet meadows and small lakes. Beautiful views of Gunsight Peak and other craggy peaks are seen often during the hike.
The trail is composed of three trail segments. The first segment (trail #1600) goes from the Anthony Lakes Boat Launch passes along Lilypad Lake to the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail #1611.
Lilypad Lake is a shallow lake covered with yellow water lily blossoms all summer. The trail crosses wet meadows before reaching the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail (#1611). The next segment merges for several hundred feet with the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail before turning off towards Black Lake. The Black Lake Spur Trail (#1600A) climbs along the Black Lake outlet creek to the lake. The Elkhorn Crest Trail passes within 100 yards of the eastern shore of the lake. There are several campsites scattered around the lake and the fishing is good. The total trail is 1.2 miles.
Difficulty level: The lower part of the trail is rated 'easy' while the upper segment is rated 'more difficult'.