Sand Island Group Sites
Sand Island Campground’s two group campsites are ideal for groups wishing to be close to the town of Bluff and the San Juan River. The area offers outdoor enthusiasts many options for river floating, scenic driving and rock art viewing.
Group Site A is located near the boat ramp and features picnic tables, a fire grate, a shade structure and has water nearby. The site may be reserved in advance for groups of 10 to 20 people for a maximum of fourteen days. Group Site B can accommodate group sizes from 15 to 40 people and is located in Loop B of the campground and features picnic tables, a large fire grate, a shade structure, water on site and a single vault toilet. The group sites do not have dump stations or electric hook ups. There are dumpsters located at the campground entrance.
Notifications and Alerts
Notice of temporary closure of campsites 1-8: Loop A (campsites 1 – 8) are closed during the construction of a new accessible trail and improved parking. For your safety, this area will be closed to campers and visitors during that time. The trail upgrades will improve recreation access to an approximately ½ mile section of the Bluff River Trail and are completed in partnership with Bears Ears Partnership and the World Monument Fund.
The remainder of the Sand Island Recreation Area, campground and boat ramp remain open to public use. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Need to Know
- A permit is required for floating on the San Juan River
- Gusty winds are possible so always secure your tents and camping gear.
- Wildlife frequent the sites; never leave food out.
- Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding and gusty winds; stay aware of current weather.
- Annual, Senior and Access passes do not apply to group site fees.
- Water is seasonal and is typically unavailable November through February.
Natural Features
Sand Island Campground is beside the San Juan River.
Nearby Attractions
Sand Island is close to Goosenecks State Park, Bears Ears National Monument (Shash Jaa Unit), and Cedar Mesa.
Recreation
Sand Island is the main put-in for the 102-mile section of the San Juan River between Montezuma Creek and Clay Hills Crossing that provides boaters with access to spectacular canyons rich in scenery, geology, archeology, history and wildlife. Within the campground there are numerous petroglyphs and pictographs on the ledges above and it is a popular destination for both sightseeing and bird watching.
Contact Information
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BLM MONTICELLO FIELD OFFICE PO BOX 7 Monticello UT 84535
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-587-1500
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Sand Island Campground is located on the north bank of the San Juan River about 3 miles west of Bluff, Utah, on the south side of Highway 191.
Available Campsites
- Site Group Site B, Loop Sand Island Group Sites, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site Group Site A, Loop Sand Island Group Sites, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
