About This Park
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Quick Information
- Type: National Park, State Park, Overnight Parking
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 4.37931 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Electric Hookup
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Pull-Through Sites
- ✓ Picnic Tables
- ✓ Grills/Fire Ring
- ✓ Fire Pit
Contact & Location
BLM MONTICELLO FIELD OFFICE PO BOX 7
Monticello, UT 84535
Phone: 435-587-1500
Email: Cworth@BLM.gov
Book This Park
Basic electric hookups make this workable for most RVs, though you'll rely on shared facilities for water and waste. Being part of the national parks system means protected landscapes and wildlife right outside your door. Fire pits or grills at each site make evenings around the campfire a natural end to the day.