Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates2 total sites
Tent Sites
2 sites
About Sand Island Group Sites
Number of accommodations: 2
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
Water Access
- River Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (95)
What Guests Are Saying
Sand Island Group Sites offer a clean and spacious camping experience with convenient amenities like potable water and proximity to the boat launch. Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings, friendly fellow boaters, and straightforward ranger check-in. However, some visitors noted issues with noise from locals, limited restroom access, and declining shade trees, which could detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Sand Island Group Sites offer a clean and spacious camping experience with convenient amenities like potable water and proximity to the boat launch. Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings, friendly fellow boaters, and straightforward ranger check-in. However, some visitors noted issues with noise from locals, limited restroom access, and declining shade trees, which could detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Jennifer V
VerifiedDecember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: Group Site B, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Upon our arrival, a homeless man was set up in our reserved camp. After some coaxing and showing him paper proof and site billboard truth, he retreated 50’ away under a tree. Did not feel comfortable (woman w/2 kids) until the rest of our group arrived. Also, there is a public restroom facility but a lot of first come first serve sites came at all hours to use the facilities. Tried to chat on rec.gov app but kept ending my conversation because too much time elapsed between my interaction and them reaching out
Scott C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site B, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Great site with clean restrooms.
Scott C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site B, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Great site with clean restrooms.
Scott C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site B, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Great site with clean restrooms.
Paul M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site A, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Clean campground with plenty of room in the group site for our party, Group camp A was a short walk from the boat ramp
Paul M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site A, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Clean campground with plenty of room in the group site for our party, Group camp A was a short walk from the boat ramp
Paul M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site A, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Clean campground with plenty of room in the group site for our party, Group camp A was a short walk from the boat ramp
Dennis M
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site B, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Very good site for a group getting ready to launch on the San Juan. It is set back a little from the entry road so less traffic at night. However, the highway noise (trucks) is still prominent at this site. Toilet is convenient to this site, many level tent spaces and a good pavilion. There are petroglyphs upstream of this site; you simply walk east past the ranger/volunteer station and through those camp sites and take the trail that winds up river, about a mile. Glyphs are up on the wall
Dennis M
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site B, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Very good site for a group getting ready to launch on the San Juan. It is set back a little from the entry road so less traffic at night. However, the highway noise (trucks) is still prominent at this site. Toilet is convenient to this site, many level tent spaces and a good pavilion. There are petroglyphs upstream of this site; you simply walk east past the ranger/volunteer station and through those camp sites and take the trail that winds up river, about a mile. Glyphs are up on the wall
Dennis M
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: Group Site B, Loop: Sand Island Group Sites
Very good site for a group getting ready to launch on the San Juan. It is set back a little from the entry road so less traffic at night. However, the highway noise (trucks) is still prominent at this site. Toilet is convenient to this site, many level tent spaces and a good pavilion. There are petroglyphs upstream of this site; you simply walk east past the ranger/volunteer station and through those camp sites and take the trail that winds up river, about a mile. Glyphs are up on the wall
Location Sand Island Group Sites
Address:
Blm Monticello Field Office
Monticello, UT, 84535
United States
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.
Elevation: 1314 feet
50 mi drive to downtown Monticello (about 54 min)
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Local regulations
- You need a permit to float on the San Juan River.
Safety & rules
- Secure your tents and gear due to possible gusty winds.
- Be aware of potential flash flooding and gusty winds during summer thunderstorms.
Wildlife & food storage
- Do not leave food out to avoid attracting wildlife.
Fees & deposits
- Group site fees are not covered by Annual, Senior, or Access passes.
Utilities
- Water is generally unavailable from November to February.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
