Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, 2 miles from the nearest road. This popular campground, which gets its name from a hiding spot used by Butch Cassidy and his gang, is only accessible to visitors who boat or hike-in to the location.
Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.
More like this: first-come in Utah · reservable in Utah · tent only in Utah
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Tent-only | 18 |
Site guide
18 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | Full | 10 / – |
| 002 | Partial | 10 / – |
| 003 | Partial | 10 / – |
| 004 | Partial | 10 / – |
| 005 | Partial | 10 / – |
| 006 | Partial | 10 / – |
| 007 | Partial | 10 / – |
| 008 | Partial | 10 / – |
| 009 | Partial | 10 / – |
| 010 | Partial | 10 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
The campground contains 18 single-family sites. Each site has a cabana, picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets and water hydrants are provided. A vault toilet is available for off-season use. The gravel trails from the docks to the campsites are steep and change each year depending on water fluctuations. Lucerne Valley Marina is a few miles away by boat, where gas, boat slips, fishing licenses, bait and groceries are available at the small general store.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May to September |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | This campground only has four site that are available on a first come first serve basis. Reservations must be made at tleast 4 days in advance. |
| Rules | Access is by boating and hiking only. Boat lengths must not exceed 36'. New docks have been built on this site. |
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Getting there
From Manila, Utah: Take State Route 44 southeast for 7 miles. Turn northeast onto Forest Road 092, and continue to Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp. Once on the water, travel 2 miles southeast to reach the campground.
| Coordinates | 40.9150° N, 109.6464° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
5 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedHole In The Rock Rx
26 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedMiddle Beaver Rx
28 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
37 mi from the campground · 472 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 32.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 53 mi |
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Worth a stop
Flaming Gorge Dam offers guided tours of the working hydroelectric plant and the dam itself; The adjacent visitor center contains area history exhibits. The Green River below the dam provides spectacular rafting opportunities. A trip down the river offers unique geology, outlaw history and Native American rock art.
- 1.6 miSheep Creek Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
- 6.3 mi
- 8 miPalisades Park Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 9.7 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 10.8 miSunny Cove Swim Beach ↗Swimming
- 11.7 miSpillway Boat Launch Area ↗Boat launch
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- 12.6 miHighline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miHideout-Carter Creek ↗10.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miHideout-Carter Creek Spur0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miDowd Mountain3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.3 miDowd Mountain X-C Ski ↗8.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 4 miSheep Creek Observation Loop0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.5 miElk Park X-C Ski2.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Ashley National Forest begins about 3.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.7 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
- 7.3 miUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Ute Mountain Fire TowerStructure · Manila · 8.2 mi
Natural features
Hideout Canyon is surrounded by scenic cliffs at an elevation of 6,040 feet. The campground is forested with pinyon pine and juniper, which offer only limited shade. Most sites afford partial views of the reservoir.
Recreation
Boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming are popular activities right out your front door. Most patrons boat to the campground, using the Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp. Hikers should use the Hideout/Carter Creek Trailhead on Dowd Mountain off Forest Road 094.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground have?
18 sites, including 18 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground?
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground?
Flush toilets and water hydrants are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground?
Boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming are popular activities right out your front door. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Kingfisher Island Boat-in Campground (1.8 mi, first-come), Willows Campground (3.5 mi, first-come), and Manns Campground (3.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby