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About Barker Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 11
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (43)
What Guests Are Saying
Barker Recreation Area is a well-kept and beautiful campground, praised for its peaceful atmosphere, friendly hosts, and scenic surroundings with deer and hiking trails. While some visitors experienced noise issues and had difficulty with information access, the cleanliness of the facilities and the overall experience were highly appreciated. Mosquitoes were noted as a concern, so visitors should come prepared with bug spray.
What Guests Are Saying
Barker Recreation Area is a well-kept and beautiful campground, praised for its peaceful atmosphere, friendly hosts, and scenic surroundings with deer and hiking trails. While some visitors experienced noise issues and had difficulty with information access, the cleanliness of the facilities and the overall experience were highly appreciated. Mosquitoes were noted as a concern, so visitors should come prepared with bug spray.
Review Summary
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Barker Recreation Area is located approximately 2.5 miles west of Escalante, Utah, directly accessible via Highway 12. This highway serves as the primary route to the area.
Elevation: 2831 feet
20 mi drive to downtown Escalante (about 1 hr 8 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check-in starts at 2 PM and check-out is by 11 AM.
- For questions about the campground, contact the provided phone numbers.
Wildlife & food storage
- Keep the campsite clean and use bear boxes for food storage to avoid bear encounters.
Safety & rules
- You must take all your trash with you as there is no trash collection.
Utilities
- There are no RV hookups, but vault toilets and drinking water are available.
Site types & loops
- Motorized boats are not allowed on the lakes.
Vehicles & parking
- Street-legal vehicles are allowed, while non-street legal vehicles can only use specific sites.
Fees & deposits
- An extra vehicle fee applies, payable on-site or at reservation time.
- Senior passes must be entered at booking for discounts on single site reservations.
Site capacity
- Some sites can be reserved online, while others are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
General
- Click here for more information on the Dixie National Forest.
Fires & fuel
- To prevent pests, do not move firewood; obtain it locally instead.
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
