Joshua Tree National Park Sights
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Barker Dam
Barker Dam Review
Built around 1900 by ranchers and miners to hold water for cattle and mining operations, the dam now collects rainwater and is a good place to spot wildlife such as the elusive bighorn sheep.
- Address: Barker Dam Rd., off Park Blvd., 14 miles south of West Entrance, Joshua Tree National Park, CA, 92277 | Map It
- Location: Joshua Tree National Park
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