18
Total Campsites
Campground
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Reservable Sites
Mostly first-come
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Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND
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 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. 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.
- 18 total campsites listed.
- Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
- Most common site type: unknown (18).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND special
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is exactly what the name promises: a remote 18-site retreat on the shores of Flaming Gorge Reservoir, accessible only by water and tucked two miles from the nearest road. That buffer of open lake is what makes this place special. There are no car doors slamming at midnight, no generators humming at dawn. Instead, you wake to the lap of waves against red sandstone, the cry of an osprey overhead, and a silence so complete it resets something inside you. The campground occupies a sheltered cove along the reservoir, where layered canyon walls rise in bands of rust, cream, and burnt sienna above water so clear you can watch trout glide beneath your boat. Sites are spaced along the shoreline with natural privacy provided by rock outcrops and scattered juniper, and each one offers direct water access for swimming, fishing, and simply floating in the afternoon sun. Evening brings reliably stunning sunsets that light the canyon walls on fire, followed by a canopy of stars that rivals anything in the Mountain West. Hideout Canyon rewards the extra effort it takes to reach it. Loading the boat, crossing the reservoir, and pulling into this quiet cove is a ritual that marks the boundary between your regular life and something wilder. For those willing to make the journey, it is one of the most memorable campgrounds in Utah.
Campsite Inventory
18 sites to choose from
Unknown
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Reservable
0
Accessible
Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
Site capacity
Single
Check-in time
02:00 PM
Check-out time
11:00 AM
Condition Rating
Basic
Max guests
10
Minimum guests
Yes
Shade
Full, Yes
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Phone
801-226-3564
Help.Ashley.SummitSprings@AmericanLL.com
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.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND.
How do reservations work for HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND?
Reservation availability for HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND?
HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND currently lists Unknown (18).
Where is HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND located?
HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND is in Utah. Coordinates: 40.9150, -109.6464.
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