FR 30504 — Lower Barker Dam in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 30504 — Lower Barker Dam in UT
A 13.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Garfield County, UT. The road is open seasonally, June 2 to September 21.
Dixie National Forest, Escalante Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 60 days. Camp at least 300 ft from water.
All 13.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.8 of the 13.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 13.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 34%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Griffin Creek runs 0.5 mi off. Escalante Mountains stands 2,098 ft above the site, 4.2 miles west. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 36 mi off.
September normals 39–68°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Dixie National Forest, Escalante Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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