Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground

Ashley National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Dutch John, UT, UT

Price: From $19 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (60 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hideout-canyon-boat-in-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Hideout Canyon is a unique boat-in campground on Flaming Gorge Reservoir with stunning views and direct access to boating, fishing, and water sports. Located 2 miles from the nearest road on land historically used by Butch Cassidy, it offers a truly remote camping experience.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn sheep present; also mountain chickadees, common mergansers, red crossbills, broad-tailed hummingbirds, great basin gopher snakes, and plateau fence lizards.

Insider tips for Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited 18-site capacity Access via Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp from Manila, Utah (State Route 44 southeast 7 miles, then Forest Road 092 northeast) Most visitors arrive by boat; hiking access also available but boat is primary method

Skip Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You require reliable camp host services and maintained facilities—reviews report inconsistent maintenance and host presence. You cannot boat or hike to the site—it is only accessible by water or foot.

Best time to visit Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Navajo Cliffs (MANILA, UT), Red Canyon (Ashley National Forest) (DUTCH JOHN, UT), Canyon Rim (DUTCH JOHN, UT), Lucerne Campground (MANILA, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground

Cell signal at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground (Dutch John, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Dutch John, UT, UT★ 3.9 (60 reviews)From $19/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available✕ You require reliable camp host services and maintained facilities—reviews report inconsistent maintenance and host presence✕ You cannot boat or hike to the site—it is only accessible by water or foot

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited 18-site capacity

Access via Sheep Creek Bay Boat Ramp from Manila, Utah (State Route 44 southeast 7 miles, then Forest Road 092 northeast)

Most visitors arrive by boat; hiking access also available but boat is primary method

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bighorn sheep present; also mountain chickadees, common mergansers, red crossbills, broad-tailed hummingbirds, great basin gopher snakes, and plateau fence lizards.

Location

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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.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ashley National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Ashley National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground cost per night?+
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground costs $19 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground open?+
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground?+
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground?+
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Hideout Canyon Boat-In Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$19 /night★ 3.9 (60)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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