Barker Recreation Area
The campground is currently closed for the season due to snow and inaccessibility. It typically opens late May and operates through early September. Potable water is only available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov while others remain first-come, first-served.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Barker Recreation Area is a developed campground perched at 9,300 feet on Utah's Colorado Plateau within Dixie National Forest. The campground comprises 13 single-family sites and 3 group sites, all set beneath a dense canopy of aspen and spruce. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof food storage locker. Vault toilets serve the area, and potable water is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Upper Barker Reservoir lies adjacent to the campground and permits non-motorized boats for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Rainbow and brook trout populate both Upper and Lower Barker Reservoirs. Floating docks provide fishing access. The Great Western Trail and other hiking, biking, and equestrian trails depart from nearby trailheads, connecting to nine backcountry fishing lakes and offering expansive mountain views. Wildlife is abundant, including black bear, blue grouse, golden eagle, and wild turkey. The area is known for spectacular fall colors and summer wildflowers. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all within driving distance.
Directions
From Escalante, drive west on Highway 12 to between mileposts 55 and 56. Turn right on the dirt road and cross the Escalante River. After a short distance, turn right onto Forest Road 149 signed for Barker Campground. Continue 16 miles on FR 149. The final 3.4 miles are steep and single-lane with switchbacks and turnouts.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Dixie.Escalante@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 826-5499 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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