Blue Lake
A small fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resources of Utah (DWR) stocks this lake with Brook Trout. Other fishing lakes near Blue Lake are Flat Lake, Yellow Lake, Joe Lay Reservoir, Upper Barker Reservoir, Lower Barker Reservoir, and Dougherty Basin. To hike to these lakes, see the Barker Lakes Loop.
General Information
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
Check the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources website for more information on fishing in Utah, along with where to purchase fishing licenses.
No Fee
Contact Name: Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Contact Phone: (435) 826-5499
Getting There
Directions
From Escalante drive west on Hwy 12. Turn right on the dirt road between milepost 55 and 56 and cross the Escalante River. After a short distance, make a right on the road signed “Barker CG.” This is forest road 149 (FR 149). Continue on FR 149 for 16.5 miles to the campground. Hike to lake.
Parking
Parking available at trailheads.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Vault toilets available seasonally in campground.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Water available seasonally in campground.
