Established Camping
Hideout Boat In Campground
Hideout Boat In Campground is located in the Ashley National Forest of Utah, featuring forested terrain and nearby water bodies. Temperatures in the area can reach highs of around 85°F in summer and drop to lows of 10°F in winter. Visitors can explore Flaming Gorge Reservoir and the Red Canyon Visitor Center, both offering recreational opportunities and scenic views.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Ashley National Forest
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.
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.
Location
Hideout Boat In Campground is located in Utah
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.
Address
ASHLEY
UT
Coordinates
40.915 N
109.6463889 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Contact
General Info
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