Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Managed by National Park Service
90 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dogs usually limited
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Barstow
22% of Barstow’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 22% of Barstow’s land is conserved, about 72 acres. 74 acres are parks and preserves, 300 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
22%
72 acres · of 0.6 sq mi of land
Trails
0.2 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
74 ac
300 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
72 conserved acres
22% of Barstow’s land. Who manages Barstow’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service72 ac
National Recreation Area · 72 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area National Recreation Area | National Park Service | 72 | Open |
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Barstow BridgeStructure · listed 1995
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Barstow: April to June and September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.1 | 15.8 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 40 | 52 | 62 | 72 | 78 | 87 | 87 | 77 | 59 | 42 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
August is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 2.2 inches fall in December, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Barstow →
Questions about parks and trails in Barstow
Where can I hike in Barstow?
The longest trail networks: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Barstow’s trails?
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Barstow?
120,021 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Barstow or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 74 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Barstow neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →