Hideout Boat-In Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Hideout Boat-In Campground
Hideout Boat-In Campground is located on beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, 2 miles from the nearest road. The campground is surrounded by scenic cliffs. The campground is forested with pinyon pine and juniper, which offer only limited shade. This popular campground gets its name from a hiding spot used by Butch Cassidy and his gang. Most sites afford partial views of the reservoir. Boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming are popular activities right out your front door. The campground is only accessible to visitors who boat or hike-in to the location. 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. The gravel trails from the docks to the campsites are steep and do not support accessibility standards. Some visitors may require assistance. Paths change each year depending on water fluctuations. Lucerne Valley Marina is a few miles away by boat, where gas, boat slips, fishing licenses, bait and groceries are available at the small general store. Firewood is available for purchase. Don’t Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.Garbage service is not available. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT! Nearby Activities • 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.
Before you go
Season
May – September
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
See www.recreation.gov for current rate.
Restrictions
Access is by boating and hiking only. Boat lengths must not exceed 36’. New docks have been built on this site.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.