Hideout Canyon Boat-in Campground
Open for the 2026 season (May through September). Reservations are available via Recreation.gov; first-come, first-served sites may also be available. No trash service; pack out all garbage. Potable water is available but flows slowly; conserve where possible.
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 occupies a secluded stretch of Flaming Gorge Reservoir shoreline within the Ashley National Forest. The campground takes its name from a hiding spot historically used by Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch gang. Access requires either boating approximately 2 miles from Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp or hiking in from the Hideout/Carter Creek Trailhead on Dowd Mountain via Forest Road 094. The 18 tent-only sites are spread among pinyon pine and juniper forest at 6,040 feet elevation. Each site includes a cabana for shade, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Flush restrooms and potable water from a low-flow spring are available during the season, though campers are encouraged to conserve water. Boat slips accommodate vessels up to 36 feet, with one boat per slip. There is no trash service; campers must pack out all garbage. Boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, and canoeing are the primary activities. Lucerne Valley Marina, a short boat ride away, offers fuel, boat slips, fishing licenses, bait, and basic groceries. Flaming Gorge Dam provides guided tours of the hydroelectric plant, and the Green River below the dam offers rafting through dramatic geology and past historic outlaw sites and Native American rock art.
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 | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Ashley.SummitSprings@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (801) 226-3564 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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