Can you reserve a site at Hidden Splendor Trailhead?

No. Hidden Splendor Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Hidden Splendor Trailhead

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Price Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

4,801 ft
Elevation

Hidden Splendor was the sight of a historic uranium mine. Remains of the mine can still be seen today. The sites offers access to Muddy Creek, dispersed camping, and a backcountry airstrip. This trailhead offers access to many canyoneering routes and the popular “The Chute” of Muddy Creek. This hike is 15 miles long and typically requires 8 to 10 hours from trailhead to trailhead. As in all desert canyon hikes always watch the forecast and be aware of potential of flash flooding.

Getting there

Please contact Price Field Office for driving directions.

38.56658, -110.95943 · 38°33'59.7"N 110°57'33.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	47	59	66	76	89	95	92	84	68	53	41
Low °F	17	23	30	37	47	55	63	61	51	39	26	18
Precip in	0.5	0.6	0.8	0.7	1.0	0.5	0.8	0.9	0.9	1.2	0.5	0.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hidden Splendor Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Hidden Splendor Trailhead?: No. Hidden Splendor Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Chute Canyon Trailhead 11.2 mi · Facility
Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry 12.1 mi · Facility
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Waterfall North Trailhead 14.7 mi · Facility
Temple Moutain Campground West 16.4 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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