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About Barker Recreation Area
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (46)
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
Clayton K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
The sites were pretty nice. Some had much more shade than others. The small reservoirs were also nice. Loved the cool air and the outhouse was decently well kept. However, the road in was absolutely atrocious. It is not meant for motorhomes, travel trailers, or any vehicle you don't want to drive on washboard for 22 mi. I won't be returning unless the road is in better condition.
Clayton K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
The sites were pretty nice. Some had much more shade than others. The small reservoirs were also nice. Loved the cool air and the outhouse was decently well kept. However, the road in was absolutely atrocious. It is not meant for motorhomes, travel trailers, or any vehicle you don't want to drive on washboard for 22 mi. I won't be returning unless the road is in better condition.
Martin F
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
We really enjoyed our 4 day stay here. Quiet and great places in the surrounding area to visit/hike. Will be back again someday soon !!!
Martin F
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
We really enjoyed our 4 day stay here. Quiet and great places in the surrounding area to visit/hike. Will be back again someday soon !!!
Jay S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
Beautiful small campground near lakes and alpine forest trails. Clean bathrooms.
Jay S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
Beautiful small campground near lakes and alpine forest trails. Clean bathrooms.
Shari D
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
Friendly camp host, clean vault toilets. We stayed a couple nights mid-week so it was peaceful and not crowded. Be aware that it is a 15-mile washboard dirt road to reach this campground. Fun in a SUV!
Shari D
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
Friendly camp host, clean vault toilets. We stayed a couple nights mid-week so it was peaceful and not crowded. Be aware that it is a 15-mile washboard dirt road to reach this campground. Fun in a SUV!
Stanley S
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
Barker was the perfect place to get away. The road there however sucks !
Stanley S
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BARKER RECREATION AREA
Barker was the perfect place to get away. The road there however sucks !
Location & Directions for Barker Recreation Area
Po Box 246, Escalante, UT 84726 United States
Elevation: 2,831 ft
Getting There
From Escalante, Utah, drive 2.5 mi 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 mi on FR 149. The last 3.4 mi of FR 149 are steep...
From Escalante, Utah, drive 2.5 mi 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 mi on FR 149. The last 3.4 mi of FR 149 are steep and single-lane with switchbacks and turnouts.
Highway access
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.
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: October 17, 2026
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