Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that we do not answer, please email us.
- Can I drive to Barr Camp?
- No - All options to the camp include hiking. See Getting Here and Hiking pages.
- How long will it take me to hike to Barr Camp?
- Sorry, there is no simple answer and no average which would apply to everyone. The hike is uphill and long, and the altitude can be a factor. You need to be sure it is within your ability, or turn around if you are over your head. A wild guess would be between 4 - 7 hours, depending on fitness, experience, the weight of your pack and other individual factors. The weather and the trail conditions also factor in to the time estimate.
- It really doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you enjoy it, so take your time!
- If you are having dinner with us you should plan to get here by 4:00 pm. Most people who attempt to get here right at 6:00 pm for dinner, don't make it. It is not pleasant for you or for us when we have to tell you dinner is no longer served.
- Do I need to make reservations to stay overnight, even in the winter?
- Yes - It is very unpleasant for both you and us if you arrive and we do not have space. If you come without reservations please be prepared to tent camp in the National Forest.
- What do I bring?
- Water filter / treatment
- Sleeping bag - If spending the night
- See Gear
- What is the weather like and what are your current temperatures?
- Can I get drinking water at Barr Camp?
- No - Water ready to drink is not available but there is a clear stream at the camp, you should filter/treat your water.
- There is also stream water available three miles below Barr Camp at No Name Creek and three miles above, at timberline. See Hiking.
- Are there outhouse's at Barr Camp?
- Yes.
- Are there showers?
- No
- Can I wash my hands / face?
- In the summer we normally have an outside sink with non-potable water available for washing. In the winter you must use the stream
- We normally have hand sanitizer available
- Is there electricity at Barr Camp?
- No
- Is there a phone at Barr Camp?
- No - You MIGHT get a cell signal on your own phone. If you have an important contact to make you should do so before you arrive at the camp. There is not a reliable cell phone signal here.
- Is there heat at Barr Camp?
- Not in the summer.
- In the winter we have the main cabin heated with wood fire. The open door to the bunk house allows heat to that area. At night there is no heat available. This is not as bad as it may sound as your sleeping bag will keep you plenty warm. As caretakers, we do not have heat where we are sleeping either.
- Note: There is not an indefinite wood supply available to sustain Barr Camp for the future. This along with the tremendous amount of work it is to get the firewood to the camp makes it impossible and impractical to heat at night.
- The upper cabin does have a wood stove in it. We ask that those in the upper cabin be very conservative with the wood in order to ensure future rental of the cabin in the winter.
- Can I bring my dog to the camp?
- Well-behaved dogs are welcome in camp as long as they are under control at all times. Please do not allow your dogs inside the main cabin or bunkhouse. If you plan to stay the night at Barr Camp with your dog, you need to rent a lean-to shelter, the upper cabin or tent camp. Please leash and clean up after your dog.
- Can I leave my gear at the cabin to attempt a summit?
- Yes
- Do I need a permit to hike Barr Trail or stay at the cabin?
- No