Barker Rec Area, Escalante, UT

Barker Rec Area is located in the Escalante Ranger District, Dixie National Forest (4 hrs 7 min northeast of St. George, UT) with an elevation of 9,293 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $16.00 to $66.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Barker Recreation Area MapUpper Barker Reservoir surrounded by aspen and conifer trees.

Campsite Reviews (26)

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@LynneJH9310277 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #L1
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.
@AutumnA525D6F0 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #1
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..
@AprilL7916355 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #L1
The Group camp site, Old Lady Young, GroupBARKER 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.
@JaimeC9544858 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #8
Beautiful place to camp with a great view and easy access to the lakes around. Plenty of space and lots of trees for shade.
@MargaretH95271 · Camped on Jul 9, 2022 at Campsite #L1
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
@KoryB9207303 · Camped on Jun 7, 2022 at Campsite #L1
Beautiful location but getting very busy.
@MadisonS371325 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #8
The campsite is very nice. Very clean. Really liked having the bathroom nearby.
@MadisonS318 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #8
The campsite is very nice. Very clean. Really liked having the bathroom nearby.
@KevinD277 · Camped on Aug 12, 2021 at Campsite #L1
Perfect spot. Well maintained.
@KevinD6271011 · Camped on Aug 12, 2021 at Campsite #L1
Perfect spot. Well maintained.
@BlairH7339863 · Camped on Jul 15, 2021 at Campsite #1
Great place to relax, and easy access to several fishing spots.
@BlairH282 · Camped on Jul 15, 2021 at Campsite #1
Great place to relax, and easy access to several fishing spots.
@ClaytonK924 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #6
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 miles. I won't be returning unless the road is in better condition.
@ClaytonK101748 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #6
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 miles. I won't be returning unless the road is in better condition.
@MartinF7939481 · Camped on Jun 27, 2021 at Campsite #5
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 !!!
@MartinF658 · Camped on Jun 27, 2021 at Campsite #5
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 !!!
@JayS543 · Camped on Jun 24, 2021 at Campsite #7
Beautiful small campground near lakes and alpine forest trails. Clean bathrooms.
@jays8053974 · Camped on Jun 24, 2021 at Campsite #7
Beautiful small campground near lakes and alpine forest trails. Clean bathrooms.
@ShariD5147128 · Camped on Jun 22, 2021 at Campsite #7
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!
@ShariD868 · Camped on Jun 22, 2021 at Campsite #7
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!
@StanleyS551 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #1
Barker was the perfect place to get away. The road there however sucks !
@MichaelB998 · Camped on Aug 29, 2020 at Campsite #5
This site was amazing. Once you near the top of the mountain, you enter the aspen forest. Site was clean and large. Area was beautiful. Bathrooms were very clean and each site had its own bear boxes.
@DongG448 · Camped on Jun 28, 2020 at Campsite #6
Amazing place, lake is so beautiful, very clean toilet, not many people there. Like it except no water for our stay.
@EdwardF696 · Camped on Jul 6, 2019 at Campsite #G1
We had a blast. its a bit of a long drive. But beautiful and quiet.

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