Barker Recreation Area

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Dixie National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Dixie National Forest Fees: - Check fees on www.recreation.gov Season: Late May to Early September Reservations: Visit Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 Some single sites are available on a first come, first served basis. 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… Getting there: 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. Rules: - Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. - Campfires in developed fire pits only - Fireworks are prohibited - Dogs must be on leash - ATV and OHV are allowed to ingress and egress all group sites and campsites 1 and 13. Street Legal OHVs are allowed throughout the campground. - Maximum length of stay: 14 days - Fishing license fee required. Phone: 435-826-5499 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233931 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS