Utah · published-coordinate region
Barker Recreation Area
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USDA Forest Service16Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
16Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Barker Recreation Area is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 9,300 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.
Recreation
Upper Barker Reservoir provides canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Numerous hiking, biking and horse trails can be accessed from both the Upper and Lower Barker Reservoir trailheads. Trails, including the non-motorized Great Western Trail, lead to nine backcountry fishing lakes and beautiful mountain views. The area also has excellent stream fishing and spectacular fall colors. Facilities
This recreation area contains 13 single-family sites, three group campsites and a day-use area. Horses are permitted in the Porter group site.
Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Amenities include accessible vault toilets and bear-proof food storage lockers. Fishing docks are located at Upper and Lower Barker Reservoirs. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.Natural Features
A dense canopy of aspen and spruce trees forests Barker Recreation Area. Summer wildflowers are plentiful and a variety of wildlife frequents the area, including black bear, blue grouse, golden eagle, ducks and wild turkey.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Nearby Attractions
Both the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are located approximately 45 minutes away. Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to see the stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.
Bryce Canyon National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park and Anasazi State Park are also located in the area.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 16 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
16
Vehicle limit
16
Vehicle length
16
Driveway entry
16
Shade
9
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
13
Group Standard Nonelectric
2
Group Standard Area Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
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.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
16 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 16 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 002 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 003 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 004 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 005 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 008 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 011 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 012 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 BARKER RECREATION AREA Source updated: 2026-08-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site Gates Group Source updated: 2026-03-05 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 35 people 8 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site Old Lady Young Group Source updated: 2026-03-05 | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 100 people 15 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site Porter Group Source updated: 2026-03-05 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 35 people 8 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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