Anthony Lakes in Oregon in a Campervan
Just a short 2.75 hour drive from Boise is Anthony Lakes and lots of great places to camp nestled in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The trek to get their is easy going and mostly on the freeway. The campgrounds are located at around 7,000ft and are perfect places to stay with your campervan during the warmer months.
Camping
There are two campgrounds near Anthony Lakes. The main Anthony Lake Campground has 27 sites for campervans on two paved loops. Many sites have good privacy and lots of rocks for kids to play around on. The Mud Lake Campground is a little ways from Anthony lake, but still provides some great sites.
Recreation
From the Anthony lake campground you will find easy access to the lake on a number of trails. There is a trail that will take you all the way around the lake and a boat ramp to launch small boats or SUPs from. Kids will find lots of places to play along the lake. Keep in mind that there are no sandy beaches at the lake. We recommend water shoes for kids who plan on wading or swimming out in the water since the rocks and submerged logs can be slippery. Fishing is pretty good on the lake, but you will need a fishing license. A fishing license can be obtained in Baker City.
From Anthony lakes you will also find a large network of hiking and biking trails. Here are some helpful links to get you started:
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