Eagle Lake
541-523-4476 (Baker City Ranger District)
About
In the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, accessible via the Main Eagle Trailhead. Located in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, it offers scenic mountain views for a hike or a great spot to stop and fish.
ACTIVITIES
Hiking
Hikes into the Eagle Cap Wilderness are difficult and require skills and preparation. Summers can be hot and dry. Research your route to ensure a successful trip.
Details
Getting There
From Baker City, Oregon head north on Interstate 84 for 5 miles to exit 298; turn right off interstate to State 203 Highway and travel 18 miles to Big Creek Road at Medical Springs; In Medical Springs turn right on Big Creek Road and go 1.5 miles to Forest Service Road (FSR) 67 and turn left; Travel on FSR 67 for about 14 miles; Turn left on FSR 77 for 0.5 miles and then turn right onto FSR 7755 to go up Eagle Creek; The trailhead is about 4 miles past the turnoff.
Seasons
Mid July through October
Cost of Admission
Recreation passes may be used as a form of fee payment.
- You will need to display a valid day pass (or annual pass) for each day your vehicle is at a recreation site where a fee is required.
General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. Wilderness Regulations apply within Eagle Cap Wilderness.
- Motorized vehicles, bicycles, carts, hang glider and other mechanical equipment is prohibited in the Wilderness area.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
$5/vehicle/day, or Northwest Forest Pass, or any form of the America the Beautiful National Pass
other considerations
All visitors to the Eagle Cap Wilderness must obtain a Wilderness Visitor Permit before entering the area. Only one permit is required per group and there is no fee for the permits. Registration and Permit boxes are located at each trailhead near the information board. The permits are self-issued.