The Barracks Kiosk

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Kanab Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

5,143 ft
Elevation
The Barracks Kiosk is found near the East Fork of the Virgin River. The kiosk itself serves as a staging area for BLM route 20 and other BLM routes in the area. You will also find several dispersed camping sites along the river. BLM routes beyond the Barracks Ranch are suitable for four-wheel-drive jeeps, ATVs, UTVs, horseback, and hiking. These routes are not recommended for street or two-wheel-drive vehicles due to steep inclines, rocky surfaces, narrow routes, and deep sand. For more information, detailed maps, and current conditions, contact the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center in Kanab, UT. Amenities: The Barracks Kiosk offers an unimproved staging area and a map kiosk. Water and other amenities are not available. Please note: The Barracks Ranch is privately owned property. Please be sure that you are camping and/or parking on BLM or state land. This area is also used for grazing. Please be cautious and respectful of the wildlife and range improvements.

Getting there

You can access the Barracks Kiosk by traveling north out of Kanab, UT on Highway 89 for 16 miles. Then, make a left hand turn onto a dirt road just after the concrete barricade on the western side of the road, 0.5 miles from the town of Mount Carmel Junction. Once on the dirt road, travel 0.5 miles to the Barracks Kiosk. This portion of the road is graveled and is easily traveled on by two-wheel-drive vehicles.

37.20891, -112.68664 · 37°12'32.1"N 112°41'11.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F485059657586918982695748
Low °F192328324048555447362619
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about The Barracks Kiosk

Can you reserve a site at The Barracks Kiosk?
No. The Barracks Kiosk is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near The Barracks Kiosk

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

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