MUD LAKE CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 541-894-2332
- Nearest dump station
- Bull Prairie Campground · 70.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 44.9644, -118.2319
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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 Lake Campground 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
From the USFS.Official page
Is MUD LAKE CAMPGROUND free?
No. MUD LAKE CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to MUD LAKE CAMPGROUND?
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, 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 16 miles to campground entrance on your right across from the ski area.
What are the rules at MUD LAKE CAMPGROUND?
General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. The Recreation Site Concessionaire also has rules of use posted for the site. State boating rules:; The; Oregon State Marine Board; has; administrative rules for boaters on Mu
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
