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.
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.
Need to Know
CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.
- Campground is accessed by boat or hiking-in only
- Reservations are strongly recommended
- Boats must not exceed 36 feet in length
Please note that there is only one boat allowed per slip.
- The path from the boat dock to the campground does not support accessibility standards; Some visitors may require assistance
- Click here to learn more about the Ashley National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
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.
Contact Information
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ASHLEY UT
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 801-226-3564
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 005, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop HIDE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
