town guide:
Baker City, Oregon
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town information
Baker City is a full-service city that is not on the trail but can serve as a starting/ending point for section hikes on the Elkhorn Crest. It can also be reached via transit or the Elkhorn Taxi from Sumpter.
Elevation: 3,450 feet
Population: 9,800
Getting there from the trail: Baker City is 29 miles from Sumpter, 35 miles from Anthony Lakes, and 45 miles from La Grande.
map of Baker City with town amenities
town amenities
Post Office
Address and Phone Number: 1550 Dewey Ave, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-8593
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday)
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Groceries
Baker City has numerous full-service grocery stores. Below are several options:
Safeway
Website: https://local.safeway.com/safeway/or/baker-city/1205-campbell-st.html
Address and Phone Number: 1205 Campbell St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-7276
Hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm 7 days a week
Grocery Outlet
Website: https://groceryoutlet.com/circulars/storeid/379
Address and Phone Number: 297 Campbell St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-1126
Hours: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm 7 days a week
Baker Food Co-op
Website: http://www.bakerfoodcoop.org/
Address and Phone Number: 2008 Broadway St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6281
Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday – Friday, and closed Sunday
Cafes and Restaurants
Baker City has numerous restaurants, cafes, and fast food options. Below are a few options.
Barley Brown's Brew Pub
Taphouse and restaurant serving dinner. Canned beer to go. Website: http://barleybrownsbeer.com/
Address and Phone Number: 2190 Main St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-4266
Hours: 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tuesday – Saturday, closed Sunday – Monday
El Erradero Mexican Restaurant
Website: https://www.facebook.com/El-Erradero-116884351664153/
Address and Phone Number: 2100 Broadway St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-2327
Hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm 7 days a week
Sweet Wife Baking
Website: https://www.sweetwifebaking.com
Address and Phone Number: 2028 Main St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-403-6028
Hours: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday (closed Monday)
Lone Pine Cafe
Popular Baker City restaurant, but temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Website: https://www.facebook.com/thelonepineface/
Address and Phone Number: 1825 SE Main St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-1805
Hours: Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
Lodging
Baker City has a number of lodging options. Below are a few centrally located options:
Bridge Street Inn
On-site laundry, continental breakfast, and WiFi. All 38 rooms have cable TV, refrigerator, and microwave. Website: https://www.bridgestreetinnmotel.com/
Address and Phone Number: 134 Bridge St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6571
Rates: $65+/night
Oregon Trail Motel and Restaurant
Attached restaurant. Swimming pool. Rooms have WiFi, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, and microwave. Website: https://www.oregontrailmotelrestaurant.com/
Address and Phone Number: 211 Bridge St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-5844
Rates: $55+/night
Geiser Grand Hotel
Historic landmark with a restaurant and mini-market. Rooms have WiFi, cable TV, DVDs, air conditioning, and room service is available. Website: http://www.geisergrand.com/
Address and Phone Number: 1996 Main St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-1889
Rates: $109+/night
Outfitter
The Trailhead
The Trailhead is a full-service bike and ski shop. They also offer a limited supply of hiking gear, but may expand their offerings in the future. Website: http://thetrailheadbakercity.com. They also offer shuttle service with an online reservation portal for hikers and mountain bikers on the Elkhorn Crest Trail.
Address and Phone Number: 1828 Main St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-1668
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday)
Kicks Sportswear
Kicks Sportswear is not a full outfitter but has a selection of trail runners, insoles, Farm to Feet socks, Under Armour underwear and baselayers, ankle braces, North Face fleece jackets, and more. Website: https://www.facebook.com/KicksSportswear/
Address and Phone Number: 1801 Main St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-7463
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday
Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware has a decent sporting goods section with DEET, emergency blankets, bear spray, fuel canisters, backpack buckles, cord locks, tent repair kits, sewing kits, gear ties, snowshoes, and more. Website: https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/10443/
Address and Phone Number: 2200 Resort St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-3371
Hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday, and 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday
Laundry
Elm Street Laundry
Address: 944 Elm St, Baker City, OR 97814
Hours: 6:30 am - 10:30 pm 7 days a week
ATM
There are several banks with ATMs in Baker City.
Library
Baker County Library
Address and Phone Number: 2400 Resort St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6419
Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, and 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday
Fuel Canisters
Isobutane fuel canisters are available from Ace Hardware.
Medical Services
St. Luke’s Clinic—Eastern Oregon Medical Associates
St. Luke's Clinic accepts walk-ins. Website: https://www.stlukesonline.org/communities-and-locations/facilities/clinics/st-lukes-clinic--eastern-oregon-medical-associates
Address and Phone Number: 3950 17th St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-1001
Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday, closed Sunday
Safeway Pharmacy
Website: https://local.pharmacy.safeway.com/or/baker-city/1205-campbell-st.html
Address and Phone Number: 1205 Campbell St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6743
Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Website: https://www.riteaid.com/locations/or/baker-city/1217-campbell-street.html
Address and Phone Number: 1217 Campbell St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-2138
Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday
U.S. Forest Service Offices
Whitman Ranger District
Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w/about/lgrd.shtml
Address and Phone Number: 1550 Dewey Ave, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-6391
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday)
Cell Service
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Public Transit and Shuttles
Northeast Oregon Public Transportation
Northeast Oregon Public Transportation provides connections between Baker City and La Grande Monday through Friday. A summer shuttle provides service to Joseph and the Wallowa Lake Trailhead (the northern terminus of the Blue Mountains Trail). Be sure to check with Northeast Oregon Public Transportation for the current schedule. Website: https://ccno.org/publictransit/
Phone Number: 541-426-3840
Grant County People Mover
Grant County People Mover provides service between Baker City and John Day on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Connecting service from John Day to Bend and the Redmond Airport is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Website: https://grantcountypeoplemover.com/
Phone Number: 541-575-2370
The Elkhorn Taxi
Taxi service in Baker City provides rides to/from Sumpter and Anthony Lakes. They recommend you schedule the ride at least 24 hours in advance.
Phone Number: 541-519-6196
Greyhound
Greyhound provides service between Baker City and Boise, Portland, and other cities. Check the website for schedules and fares. Website: https://www.greyhound.com/en/
Area Attractions
Baker Heritage Museum
The Baker Heritage Museum is an interpretive center of Baker County, including Native American artifacts, Chinese history, and Wally Byam’s Airstream experience (the founder of Airstream travel trailers). Website: http://www.bakerheritagemuseum.com/index.html
Address and Phone Number: 2480 Grove St, Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-9308
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