| Description: This road loops through an area of Oregon which was one of the first to see steady traffic from American emigrants. Baker City was an important stop on the Oregon Trail, the ensuing gold rush swelled the population, then logging created a permanent industry. From Baker City, the road goes north along the forest edge, then climbs up into the Blue Mountains.
Location: From Baker City, go north on US 30, northwest on county roads, west on Forest Road 73, & east on OR 7.
Season: year round.
Fee: for some developed facilities.
Reservations: no. Available: Picnicking
Boating (Motorized) Hiking/Backpacking Scenic Driving
Boating (Non-motorized) Horseback Riding
Water Sports
Camping Wildlife Viewing
Caving Off Highway Vehicles Winter Sports Visitor Center RV Sites
Exhibits Campgnd, Primitive
Interpretive Programs Drinking Water
Cultural-Historic Sites Restrooms Boat Ramp
Campgnd, Developed. |
Supervisors Office, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Elkhorn Scenic Byway Campground Web Site |
Campground: Supervisors Office, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker City Oregon *