Can you reserve a site at Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground?

Yes, Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground, Utah — 18 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
18 bookable sites
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: HIDE

Site types

18 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

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18 campsites at Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
002	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
003	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
004	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
005	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
006	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
007	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
008	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
009	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
010	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
011	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
012	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
013	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
014	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
015	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
016	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
017	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10
018	HIDE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	10

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.

40.91500, -109.64639 · 40°54'54.0"N 109°38'47.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	36	39	49	56	65	76	83	81	72	60	45	34
Low °F	12	15	24	30	39	46	54	51	43	32	21	14
Precip in	0.5	0.6	0.6	1.0	1.6	1.2	1.1	1.3	1.0	1.5	0.5	0.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.6 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 Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground

Can you reserve a site at Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground?: Yes, Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground have?: 18 sites.

Also listed by

Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

See www.recreation.gov for current rate.

Restrictions:

Access is by boating and hiking only. Boat lengths must not exceed 36'. New docks have been built on this site.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground

Navajo Cliffs 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest) 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canyon Rim 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lucerne Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Summit Springs Guard Station 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheep Creek Bay Campground 1.5 mi · Campground
Dowd Mountain Overlook 1.6 mi · Facility
Kingfisher Island Boat-in Campground 1.8 mi · Campground
Willows Campground 3.5 mi · Campground
Manns Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
Carmel Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
Deep Creek Campground 6 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 801-226-3564
Email Help.Ashley.SummitSprings@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-01.

Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground