Barker Recreation Area

Upper Barker Reservoir surrounded by aspen and conifer trees.

Photo · USFS

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

18Sites

35 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 18

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
BARKER RECREATION AREA	001	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
BARKER RECREATION AREA	002	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
BARKER RECREATION AREA	003	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	004	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	005	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	006	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	007	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	008	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	009	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	010	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	011	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	012	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	013	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	D01	management	35 ft	—	yes
BARKER RECREATION AREA	HOST	management	35 ft	—	yes
Group	Gates	group standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
Group	Old Lady Young	group standard area nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
Group	Porter	group standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Who runs it

Operated by American Land & Leisure, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in UT-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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