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You want seclusion, natural spring water, and springtime hiking with wildflowers and low crowds.
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33 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
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Price
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
33 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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36.0193, -92.2490
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
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256,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →You want seclusion, natural spring water, and springtime hiking with wildflowers and low crowds.
You need a premium site with shade and privacy rather than an open grass spot with a fire ring.
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Best season: spring. Spring offers the best combination of mild weather, low crowds, and peak trail conditions — expect crisp mornings near 32°F and comfortable afternoons around 45–50°F. Snowmelt swells the mountain stream and wakes up wildflowers across the meadows, making hikes on the 10+ miles of trails especially scenic and accessible. You'll get excellent stargazing on mostly clear nights and a peaceful, solitary campground experience before summer visitors arrive. Peak months: May, June, September, October Avoid: January, February
Described as best season: mild weather, low crowds, peak trails and wildflower displays.
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Barkshed Campground offers a range of minimalist amenities, designed for a more secluded camping experience. The campground is first-come, first-served, and payment can sometimes be made using a QR code through the Recreation.gov app, though campers are advised to download the app in advance as cell service may be limited. The facility has vault toilets, but reviews suggest that there are only two available. "There are 2, vault toilets available," one review notes. Clean drinking water is reported to be accessed from spring water close to the camp, described by one reviewer as, "Best Water I've ever had hands down!"
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