About Barker Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 11
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (20)
What Guests Are Saying
Barker Recreation Area is a beautiful campground with clean facilities, friendly hosts, and stunning surroundings, including aspen trees and wildlife like mule deer. Visitors enjoyed hiking trails and fishing opportunities, making it a great spot for family gatherings. However, there are challenges such as a steep gravel road, mosquito issues, and the need for better signage for reserved sites.
What Guests Are Saying
Barker Recreation Area is a beautiful campground with clean facilities, friendly hosts, and stunning surroundings, including aspen trees and wildlife like mule deer. Visitors enjoyed hiking trails and fishing opportunities, making it a great spot for family gatherings. However, there are challenges such as a steep gravel road, mosquito issues, and the need for better signage for reserved sites.
Review Summary
Dan S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Old Lady Young, Loop: Group
It said in the email I had old lady young until Sunday but when I got there I only had it to Friday night.
It was a fantastic campground with a fantastic host . Thank you very much
Andrea V
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
It takes a while to make it up the gravel road in a little passenger car, but it is absolutely worth it! The CG is beautiful. We camped under aspen trees and were surrounded by mule deer . Bathrooms were clean. The host was welcoming and friendly—we felt safe and appreciated knowing he was there if we needed anything. We hiked as many trails as we could while we were up there and thoroughly enjoyed the views. We will return!
Lynne J H
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Old Lady Young, Loop: Group
Great place for a family gathering. Plusses were the deer who came right through camp and the trail close by that leads to a lower reservoir. The kids had a great time and never got bored. The campground is very clean and nice except for the Dutch oven cooking platform which had old coals and debris from former campers, which my husband cleaned up. There are a LOT of mosquitoes! The only thing that really worked was the heavy duty Deet formulas of bug spray and it had to be applied twice a day at least. So come prepared! There was usually a light rain every evening and a fantastic rainstorm one day. The campground was quiet, peaceful and beautiful. Hint: To keep the cars from driving into the loop we parked a car across the entrance and we moved it when the maintenance came to check the bathrooms.
Autumn A
VerifiedAugust 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
This place is so beautiful and pristine- I would not recommend with an RV is is a long steep dirt road. With At and T I did get some service - would go back but with a tent..
April L
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: Old Lady Young, Loop: Group
The Group camp site, Old Lady Young, Group
BARKER RECREATION AREA was clean upon arrival as were the pit toilets. Several vehicles kept driving in to our reserved group site and it would be helpful to have a "reserved sign" posted clearly. The mosquitos were almost unbearable (maybe choose a different time to visit) so that part was not fun. Fishing was fairly successful. Beautiful lakes and short hikes to Willow Bottoms and other lakes.
Jaime C
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
Beautiful place to camp with a great view and easy access to the lakes around. Plenty of space and lots of trees for shade.
Margaret H
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: Old Lady Young, Loop: Group
The place was clean and amazing
The camp ground host was the best..I.. friendly and super knowledgeable. I would say it was great for our family get together
Kory B
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: Old Lady Young, Loop: Group
Beautiful location but getting very busy.
Madison S
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
The campsite is very nice. Very clean. Really liked having the bathroom nearby.
Kevin D
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: Old Lady Young, Loop: Group
Perfect spot. Well maintained.
Location Barker Recreation Area
Address:
Po Box 246
Escalante, UT, 84726
United States
From Escalante, Utah, drive 2.5 miles west on Highway 12, then turn right at the North Creek Lakes sign and right again at the Barker Recreation Area sign, onto Forest Road 149. Drive approximately 16 miles on FR 149. The last 3.4 miles of FR 149 are steep and single-lane with switchbacks and turnouts.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.9206 / -111.815
Elevation: 2831 feet
Policies & Rules
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CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.. |
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This is an American black bear habitat, be aware and keep a clean camp, use the provided food/garbage storage "bear boxes" as described in 36 CFR 261.58(cc) Forest Order 0407-21-18, violations are subject to citation. |
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Pack it in pack it out. No trash collection provided. Come prepared to stow and haul out your garbage. Leaving garbage behind is prohibited and a violation of 36 CFR 261.11 subject to a citation. |
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No RV hookups available. Vault toilets and drinking water hydrants are available at this location. |
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Motorized boats are not permitted on lakes. |
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OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE ROAD RESTRICTIONS WITHIN DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS FOREST ORDER 0407-21-13 - Street legal are permitted, non-street legal permitted in sites 1 and 13, Porter Group and Old Lady Young Group. |
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Extra-vehicle daily fee applies, payment on-site or paid at time of reservation. Please come prepared to pay onsite with check or cash. |
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Some sites are reservable at www.Recreation.gov . Both reservable and first come, first served sites are offered at this location. |
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Click here for more information on the Dixie National Forest. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. |
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For campground inquiries, please call: (800) 342-2267 or the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center 435-826-5499 . |
