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. So do some 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 5 trailheads between mileposts 51 and 67.
Camping

Camping

To reserve a campground site, visit ReserveUSA:

    		 Food

    Food

    Baker City, Haines and North Powder all provide opportunities to stop and buy food for and 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.

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    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. This 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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