Barker Dam
Climbing Sections:
- Dissolution Rock (6)
- Escape Rock (9)
- Gunsmoke Area (14)
- Keystone Block (2)
- Lakeside Rock (12)
- More Monkey Than Funky (3)
- Piano Rock (2)
- Rat Rock, Oasis Rock (5)
- Room to Shroom Area (3)
- The Dam Circuit (1)
About Barker Dam:
| Barker Dam although now more a puddle is a great area that's easily accessible with many fun routes and boulder problems. This is a popular tourist destination so expect to encounter many people curious but uniformed about your pursuit - be polite and save the comments for later. |
| Nearest town or city: | Joshua Tree |
| Directions: | Take dirt road from Hidden Valley Campground, at 'tee' go right, follow to 'Barker Dam' sign, take a left. |
| Latitude, Longitude: | 34.03070, -116.14600 |
| Access Issues: | |
| Camping: | Yes |
| When to Climb: | |
| Quantity of Climbs: | Lifetime |
Forum Discussions (3 posts)
| Subject | Author | Replies | Last Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alister’s Cave | rx_7addict | 4 | Jul 13 2007, 9:59 PM | |
| Rockfall at Gunsmoke | climberchic | 16 | Apr 20 2004, 11:56 AM | |
| Leading "More Monkey Than Funky" | pbjosh | 18 | Sep 10 2002, 5:01 PM |





