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HIDEOUT CANYON BOAT-IN CAMPGR (UT), UT

Description

Flaming Gorge Corporation operates this campground under a Special Use Permit with the US Forest Service. This campground is one of the most popular on Flaming Gorge Reservoir and is named for a hiding spot used by Butch Cassidy and his gang. Hideout Canyon is located at 6040' in a Pinyon pine and juniper forest on the shore of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Access to this campground is by boating or hiking. Foot travel should use the Hideout/ Carter Creek trailhead on Dowd Mountain off Forest Road 94. Most patrons of Hideout Canyon boat to the campground, with the majority using Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp.

There are 18 single-family sites, 14 of which can be reserved. Reservations are strongly suggested. 3 sites are ADA accessible. Each single-family has a cabana, picnic table, and fire ring. The campground area offers a flush restroom, water hydrants, and gravel trails between campsites. A vault toilet is available for off-season use.

Services in the area include Lucerne Valley Marina 435-784-3483 -- boat rentals, gas, slips, licenses, tackle, and groceries.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boating
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Potable Water
  • Swimming

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.

Boating and hiking access only.
Boat lengths must not exceed 36'.
Disabled visitors will need assistance to move from the boat dock to the trail.
No refunds for bad weather.

This campground is located in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area (FGNRA) on the Ashley National Forest. Vehicles must display a Recreation Fee Pass outside of the campground if using other recreational facilities. Passes can be purchased from visitor centers, campground managers, and local businesses. The holder of a Golden Passport is not required to purchase a Recreation Fee Pass if the passport is displayed on the vehicle dash.

Getting There:

Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campgr (UT)
ASHLEY
UT

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.91167, -109.64028

Take SR 44 from Manila, Utah, 7 miles southeast. From SR 44 go northeast on Forest Road 92 to Sheep Creek boat ramp. Go 2 miles southeast to the campground by boat only.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (435)784-3445