About this campground
The Elkhorn Crest Trailhead is a the northern main portal for the Elkhorn Crest National Recreation Trail. Located in the Anthony Lakes Recreation Area, this trailhead offers facilities for hikers, backpackers and stock users enjoying the trail for the day or multiple nights in the North Fork John Day Wilderness area.
Getting there
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 Elkhorn Crest Trailhead on the left before the Anthony Lake Campground and ski area. From La Grande 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 trailhead entrance on your left before the Anthony Lake Campground and ski area.
Activities
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Anthony LakeWallowa Whitman National Forest0 mi
- ANTHONY LAKE GUARD STATIONWallowa Whitman National Forest0 mi
- MUD LAKE CAMPGROUNDWallowa Whitman National Forest0 mi
- Crawfish Basin TrailheadWallowa Whitman National Forest1 mi
- Baker Valley OverlookWallowa Whitman National Forest4 mi
- PEAVY CABINWallowa Whitman National Forest4 mi
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Elkhorn Crest Trailhead doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Oregon campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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