Turbinella Oak
...has adapted to living in the Mojave Desert,..
Parry's Nolina
While at first glance it looks like a...
Water Birds
...water at Barker Dam draws many...
California Juniper
...are generally found at elevations above...
Barker Dam
In the early 1900's, ranchers, needing...
Welcome Greenery
Below the dam is more...
Cat-Claw
Water outflow from Barker Dam helps...
Underground Dwellers
The vertical holes and mounds of...
Creosotebush
Found less often in this...
Joshua Tree
...grows wild primarily in...
Cheesebush
If you smell something...
Mysteries of the Desert
...in their continuous search for...
Barker Dam reservoir
Barker Dam Nature Trail
1.1 mile loop begining in Barker Dam parking area.
Barker Dam is a water-storage reservoir constructed by ranchers in the early 1900's. It is situated between Queen Valley, and the Wonderland of Rocks, west of the Wall Street Mill. It is a watering place for desert wildlife, including many species of birds and desert bighorn sheep.