Elkhorn Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

You can find all the services you need in Baker City. Other towns on the byway can be small, making it hard to find fuel, lodging, etc. You will want to fill your tank at Baker City, and perhaps pack some food.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

A few museums charge fees, as do certain campgrounds.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

There is plenty of hiking along this route. There are many trails in the Anthony Lakes, Union Creek, and Powder River Recreation Areas. There are at least five trailheads between mileposts 51 and... More information on Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Camping

Camping

To reserve a campground site, visit Recreation.gov: * [Anthony Lake Guard... More information on Camping 		Food

Food

Baker City, Haines, and North Powder all provide opportunities to stop and buy food during the trip.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Fill up in North Powder, Baker City, or Haines before continuing on the byway.

 Information

Information

Baker City provides the most comprehensive information about the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Lodging

Lodging

Haines, North Powder, and Baker City offer overnight facilities.

 Retail

Retail

Shop for supplies or souvenirs in Baker City, Haines, or North Powder.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

  • Gas is available only in Baker City and Sumpter.
  • The route is not snowplowed between Granite and Anthony Lakes in the winter.
  • There are a lot of free-ranging cattle. You may have to slow for them.
  • Chipmunks and squirrels run around all over here; watch for them.

Restrictions

Part of Forest Road 73 is closed in the winter.

Forest fire danger is very high in the summer, so many campgrounds may not let you build fires.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Part of the route is closed in the winter, so April-October is the best time to come to enjoy the entire route.

High Season

Summer is when all the recreation areas are used the most.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Elkhorn Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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