Bark Camp

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Jefferson National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
2,745 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. 

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 3 Management
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at Bark Camp

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement————
StandardScan and PayStandard Nonelectric————

Getting there

36.86667, -82.52417 · 36°52'0.0"N 82°31'27.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F434755667278818076665546
Low °F252734435158616054443429
Precip in4.34.44.74.84.64.95.84.13.52.93.34.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bark Camp

Can you reserve a site at Bark Camp?
Yes, Bark Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bark Camp have?
4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Camping near Bark Camp

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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