BARKER RECREATION AREA
Barker Recreation Area is located in an aspen-spruce forest above 9000 feet in elevation. The area offers a campground with 13 individual campsites, a day use area adjacent to Upper Barker Reservoir and the group sites: Old Lady Young Group Area (capacity 50-100), Porter Group Area (capacity 35), and Gates Group Area (capacity 35). Two small fishing lakes permit non-motorized boat access. Seven other back country fishing lakes can be accessed by the many hiking trails in the area, among them the Great Western Trail. Water hookups are not available at any of the sites in the area. Drinking water spigots are available within 100 feet of every campsite.
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BARKER RECREATION AREA Directions
Barker Recreation Area can be accessed by driving 5 miles west ofEscalante on Hwy 12, then turning right on North Creek Rd (Forest ServiceRoad 149), and driving approximately 16 miles on a gravelled mountainroad.
Important Information: Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.No all-terrain vehicles allowed in camping areas except along the mainroad.No camping permitted in the day use area.A fee for 2nd vehicle will be collected at the campground.Motorized boats are not allowed on the lakes. Access for non-motorizedboats is available at Upper Barker and Lower Barker Reservoirs.
BARKER RECREATION AREA Address
PO BOX 246
ESCALANTE, UT 84726
435-000-0000
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