## Overview

Blue Spruce Campground is a small campground adjacent to Pine Creek in a blue
spruce forest. It offers pleasant temperatures and shade throughout the
summer. It is close to several trails open to hiking, horseback riding, and
mountian biking. It is also close to the Box-Death Hollow Wilderness area in
which only hiking is allowed.

### Facilities

\- 5 single campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings/grills  
\- 1 double site with picnic tables, and fire rings/grills  
\- Vault toilet  
\- No garbage disposal, please pack it out

<h2 class="rec-section-header h5-normal" data-component="Heading">Overview</h2><div class="rec-overview-display-html"><p>Blue Spruce Campground is a small campground adjacent to Pine Creek in a blue spruce forest. It offers pleasant temperatures and shade throughout the summer. It is close to several trails open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountian biking. It is also close to the Box-Death Hollow Wilderness area in which only hiking is allowed.</p><h3 class="h6">Facilities</h3><p>- 5&nbsp;single campsites with picnic tables, and&nbsp;fire rings/grills<br />- 1 double site with picnic tables, and&nbsp;fire rings/grills<br />- Vault toilet<br />- No garbage disposal, please pack it out</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

* $9 for campsite
  * $4 for extra vehicle

Bird's eye view of the campground

Blue Spruce Campground

## Overview

Cowpuncher Guard Station is located in the Dixie National Forest, 20 miles
northeast of the town of Escalante in southern Utah. The cabin is situated
just off the Hells Backbone Road and is accessed by road during summer and
fall. Roads are usually closed by snow 5.5 miles from the cabin from late
November to mid-April. Check the ranger station for winter conditions.

## Recreation

The cabin is surrounded by trails, including the Great Western Trail which
offer abundant opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Pine Creek flows through the site offering excellent trout fishing. The scenic
Hells Backbone Road is minutes away and is a popular scenic drive for both
cars and OHVs. Posey Lake is 7 miles away.

## Facilities

The cabin is comfortably furnished with bunk beds and one full size bed, table
and chairs, wood cook stove, propane stovetop, kitchen sink with cold running
water (summer and early fall), battery operated lanterns, pots and pans,
dishes and utensils. A covered porch extends the space outside with a picnic
table and fire ring below. A vault toilet is located 150 ft. from the cabin
and firewood is provided.

## Natural Features

Cowpuncher sits in a secluded meadow surrounded by pine and aspen groves next
to a small trout stream. The elevation at the cabin is 8,000 feet and the
adjacent pine and aspen covered slopes quickly rise up to 8,900 feet. Summer
days are warm and nights are cool.

## Nearby Attractions

Cowpuncher offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is
often used as a base to explore the surrounding area. The Escalante area of
southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look.
Sightseeing along Road 153, Hells Backbone Road, and Utah Highway 12, a
National All American Highway, are very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest
State Park are all located in the area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cowpuncher Guard Station is located in the Dixie National Forest, 20 miles northeast of the town of Escalante in southern Utah. The cabin is situated just off the Hells Backbone Road and is accessed by road during summer and fall. Roads are usually closed by snow 5.5 miles from the cabin from late November to mid-April. Check the ranger station for winter conditions.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The cabin is surrounded by trails, including the Great Western Trail which offer abundant opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Pine Creek flows through the site offering excellent trout fishing. The scenic Hells Backbone Road is minutes away and is a popular scenic drive for both cars and OHVs. Posey Lake is 7 miles away.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
The cabin is comfortably furnished with bunk beds and one full size bed, table and chairs, wood cook stove, propane stovetop, kitchen sink with cold running water (summer and early fall), battery operated lanterns, pots and pans, dishes and utensils. A covered porch extends the space outside with a picnic table and fire ring below. A vault toilet is located 150 ft. from the cabin and firewood is provided.   <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Cowpuncher sits in a secluded meadow surrounded by pine and aspen groves next to a small trout stream. The elevation at the cabin is 8,000 feet and the adjacent pine and aspen covered slopes quickly rise up to 8,900 feet. Summer days are warm and nights are cool.    
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Cowpuncher offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding area. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look. Sightseeing along Road 153, Hells Backbone Road, and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, are very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.</p>

Cabin and covered porch

Double bed with nightstands on either side.

Cabin showing front porch with chairs

Entrance Sign and gate

Couch and Dinning Room Table

Bedroom is furnished with two sets of bunkbeds and one double bed.

Bedroom showing double bed, two sets of bunkbeds and bench.

Kitchen with wood cookstove, propane cooktop and kitchen sink

Front room of cabin showing  table, chairs, couch and two windows.

Cowpuncher Guard Station

## Overview

Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on
the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing,
fishing and exploring local trails.

## Recreation

Posey Lake offers rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-
motorized boating. Two hiking trails begin at the campground. The Posey
Overlook Trail is a mile long and leads to a beautiful overlook. The Posey
Spur Trail connects the campground to the Great Western Trail, which provides
excellent hiking and mountain biking.

## Facilities

The campground contains 21 single-family sites and one group site for up to 35
people. Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  
  
Facilities at this campground include accessible vault toilets, a fish
cleaning station and two fishing docks. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.

## Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside above Posey Lake. A scenic forest of
towering ponderosa pines covers the area. Clusters of aspens dot the landscape
and summer wildflowers are abundant.

## Nearby Attractions

Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is
often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of
southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look.  
  
Sightseeing along Forest Road 153 (Hell's Backbone) and Utah Highway 12, a
National All American Highway, is very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest
State Park are all located in the area.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Posey Lake Campground is located next to its beautiful namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local trails.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Posey Lake offers rainbow and brook trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and non-motorized boating. Two hiking trails begin at the campground. The Posey Overlook Trail is a mile long and leads to a beautiful overlook. The Posey Spur Trail connects the campground to the Great Western Trail, which provides excellent hiking and mountain biking.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground contains 21 single-family sites and one group site for up to 35 people. Drinking water is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day. <br/><br/>
Facilities at this campground include accessible vault toilets, a fish cleaning station and two fishing docks. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is situated on a hillside above Posey Lake. A scenic forest of towering ponderosa pines covers the area. Clusters of aspens dot the landscape and summer wildflowers are abundant.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Posey Lake offers a cool escape from the surrounding desert landscape and is often used as a base to explore the surrounding region. The Escalante area of southern Utah offers breathtaking scenery nearly everywhere you look. 
<br/><br/>
Sightseeing along Forest Road 153 (Hell's Backbone) and Utah Highway 12, a National All American Highway, is very popular. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Anasazi State Park, and the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park are all located in the area.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Fishing Dock on Posey Lake

Restroom

Campsite

Posey Lake Campground and Day Use area Map

Campground Map

Fall colors seen from above the campground

View from Posey Lookout above the campground

Accessible vault toilet across from campsite 15

Accessible Restroom

Posey Lookout

Posey Lake Fall Colors

POSEY LAKE CAMPGROUND

POSEY LAKE CAMPGROUND Group Site

Posey Lake Campground

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## 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 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.
<p> </p><h2>Recreation</h2>
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. <h2>Facilities</h2>
This recreation area contains 13 single-family sites, three group campsites and  a day-use area. Horses are permitted in the Porter group site. 
<br/><br/>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.
<br/><br/>
Bryce Canyon National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park and Anasazi State Park are also located in the area.

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