FR 30531 — Lower Barker Trailhead in UT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Utah
FR 30531 — Lower Barker Trailhead in UT
A 0.9-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 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 220 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Griffin Point stands 2,163 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Twitchell Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Panguitch, is 35 mi off.
September normals 40–69°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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