Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates May through September. Reservations are strongly recommended and available via Recreation.gov.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is located on the scenic shores of Flaming Gorge Reservoir within Ashley National Forest. The campground takes its name from a hiding spot used by the infamous outlaw Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch gang. Access is exclusively by boat or via a 2-mile hike from the Hideout/Carter Creek Trailhead on Dowd Mountain. The campground contains 18 single-family tent sites at an elevation of 6,040 feet. Each site features a cabana for shade, a picnic table, and a campfire ring. Flush toilets and potable water hydrants are provided during the operating season, with a vault toilet available for off-season use. The water is low-flow spring-fed, so conservation is encouraged. Boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing, and swimming are popular activities directly from the campground. The landscape is forested with pinyon pine and juniper, offering limited natural shade. Most visitors arrive via the Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp, located about 2 miles northwest by water. Boats are limited to 36 feet maximum length, with one boat per slip allowed.
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. Hikers can access via the Hideout/Carter Creek Trailhead on Dowd Mountain off Forest Road 094.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $27 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 789-1181 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Recreation.gov Reservations | |
| USFS Hideout Campground Page |
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