bikingboatingcampingfishinghikinghorseback-ridingrecreation-gov

Barker Recreation Area

Escalante, UT

Reservable

About this campground

Barker Recreation Area is on the Colorado Plateau near Escalante, Utah, with Upper and Lower Barker Reservoirs. Upper Barker Reservoir supports canoeing, kayaking, and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Drinking water is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

  • Access via Forest Road 149
  • Last 3.4 miles are steep, single-lane switchbacks
  • Great Western Trail is non-motorized
  • Horses permitted at Porter group site

Why this campground stands out

  • Barker Recreation Area is a documented campground near Escalante, UT
  • Biking, Boating, Camping are listed at this campground
  • Availability is checked before campsites appear as open

Things to do near Barker Recreation Area

What to do, where to go and whether it's worth your time - scored from live weather, terrain, water and map data.

Choose your adventure

Scanning 10 miles around camp…

BLAZE 360 helps you choose. Your reservation is completed with the campground’s booking provider.