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Anthony Lake Guard Station

44.9620° N / 118.2306° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 181 monitored site

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Anthony Lake Guard Station

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234250

When Anthony Lake Guard Station reopens

Anthony Lake Guard Station's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
8

Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 44 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 32 open for online reservation · 12 reserved.

Where the open windows are

27.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 32 of 44 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026
Not open online27.3%
Open site-nights32 / 44
Reserved (of online inventory)12 / 44
Weekday openings21
Weekend openings11

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 21 fall on weekdays and 11 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
0102030401319SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 19 of 31 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
001  32

This site currently has 32 site-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18

The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

32 open site-nights across 1 site at Anthony Lake Guard Station, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 4 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 001.

All 1 site with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
001Not recordedYes3214 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +20 more

About Anthony Lake Guard Station

Overview

Anthony Lake forms the source of Anthony Creek, named for William 'Doc' Anthony, an ambitious homesteader who came to Baker County in 1864. He was a farmer and a doctor, collected tolls on the Dealy Wagon Road for a time, and ran his ranch until he died in 1914 at age 85. Anthony Lake Guard Station is a historic Civilian Conservation Corps log cabin built in the 1930s - one of only a few Forest Service cabins built of logs.

For questions for Anthony Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Peavey Cabin, and Anthony Lake Guard Station call (541) 519-3993 Guests at Anthony Lake Guard Station will find many modern comforts to help make their stay enjoyable. It's located at a popular recreation area and adjacent to the Anthony Lake Campground, and is easily accessible by car.

Recreation

A boat ramp is located on the lake. Activities include boating, canoeing and kayaking. Anglers can fly fish for trout. 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

This comfortable, rustic 2-story cabin features a kitchen, a full bathroom with a flush toilet and hot shower, one downstairs bedroom with a full size bed and a futon, two upstairs bedrooms with five twin beds, propane heater and electric lights.

The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric stove and refrigerator, as well as cookware, eating utensils and place settings. Cleaning supplies are provided. A picnic table and campfire ring are just outside the cabin.

Guests are required to bring garbage bags to pack out trash, and they are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. Bedding and towels are not provided, and guests may also wish to bring emergency items, such as flashlights and a first aid kit.

Natural Features

The guard station is situated on the north shore of Anthony Lake, providing a stunning view of the lake and the glacial peaks of the nearby Elkhorn Mountains. The most prominent of these peaks is 8,342-foot Gunsight Mountain. This area is known for conifer forests, wildflower meadows and the resident mountain goats.

The elevation is approximately 7,000 feet, and snow can be expected into July. Anthony Lake is sometimes frozen until mid-June.

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. Anthony Lakes Recreation is nearby with mountain bike trails and a seasonal restaurant.

1 monitored site1 with hookups1 shadedMax party 8

Getting there

From Baker City: take Highway 30 to Haines, turn west on County Road 1146, and follow the Elkhorn Drive Scenic Byway signs to Anthony Lakes. Turn left at the campground entrance. Anthony Lakes Guard Station is located adjacent to the campground.

47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy, North Powder, OR 97867541-894-2332
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHuntingMountain BikingScenic DriveSwimmingWater AccessWildernessWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Anthony Lake Guard Station?

Reservations for Anthony Lake Guard Station are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 32 of 44 tracked site-nights are open (72.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Anthony Lake Guard Station?

Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Anthony Lake Guard Station?

4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Anthony Lake Guard Station?

October 2026, with 19 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.

When is the next open date at Anthony Lake Guard Station?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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