Bouldering Near Barker Dam

Bouldering on Gunsmoke

NPS / Hannah Schwalbe

The Barker Dam area provides a number of popular bouldering areas including Gunsmoke and Streetcar Named Desire. Barker Dam is a centrally located area along Barker Dam Road that offers a wide range in boulder problem difficulties to provide options for boulderers of all abilities.

To access bouldering areas please use existing access routes to minimize your impact. Learn more about bouldering and climbing on the park website and follow any climbing closures. Bouldering guidebooks and hiking maps are available for purchase at park visitor centers.

Details

Activity

Rock Climbing

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility Information

Bouldering and climbing routes are not wheelchair accessible. The terrain is uneven and steep, with soft and deep sand.

Bouldering is a strenuous activity on rugged and difficult to reach terrain. It is important for anyone participating to know their physical capabilities. Always know how to get off of a boulder before climbing to the top. 

Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed more than 100 feet away from the road or parking area, but service animals are allowed throughout the park. Many campgrounds have boulders next to roads and campsites where pets are allowed.