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Visitor Information

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Thank you for your interest in Baker County.
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Click here to view Base Camp Baker's Flicker Photo Library

Baker County is at the hub of five scenic byways and the home to Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. Jet boat tours and raft trips through the canyon provide an opportunity to see ancient Indian rock drawings and historic sites. Click here to see some photos of Halfway and area

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center just outside of Baker City sits adjacent to the deep wagon ruts marking the pioneer’s trek through Baker County. The Center depicts the Oregon Trail journey from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon through a series of life-sized dioramas, exhibits, and interpretive displays.

Anthony Lakes provides outdoor recreational opportunities in an alpine setting that is easily reached by paved highway. The area is a center for summer hiking and camping, and during the winter, Ski Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort offers downhill and Nordic skiing, snow boarding, snow mobiling, and a host of fun activities.

The Sumpter Valley Railway, a narrow gauge steam train, takes passengers along the rock pilings of the Powder River. Through wildlife refuge area to the Sumpter Valley Dredge State Park located just north of the historic mining town of Sumpter.

Numerous museums, many ghost towns, and walking tours of Historic Baker City recall our rich and colorful history of the Oregon Trail, gold mining, timber production, and ranching. Opportunities for outdoor recreational activities abound with camping, boating, hiking, bicycling, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, rafting, skiing, and snowmobiling are available to locals and travelers alike.

We look forward to your visit.