Featured amenities
Pet Friendly
River Access
About Sand Island Recreation Area
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Paddling
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (30)
What Guests Are Saying
Sand Island Recreation Area offers clean, well-maintained campsites and is conveniently first-come, first-serve, making it easy to secure a spot. Visitors appreciate the accessible petroglyphs and the tranquil riverside setting, perfect for outdoor activities. However, some minor issues include highway noise, payment difficulties, and occasional disturbances from neighboring campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Sand Island Recreation Area offers clean, well-maintained campsites and is conveniently first-come, first-serve, making it easy to secure a spot. Visitors appreciate the accessible petroglyphs and the tranquil riverside setting, perfect for outdoor activities. However, some minor issues include highway noise, payment difficulties, and occasional disturbances from neighboring campers.
Review Summary
georgia h
October 21, 2025
We only stayed for a quick overnight stay. I loved the petroglyphs which were very accessible. They were a very easy walk from our campsite.
georgia h
October 21, 2025
We only stayed for a quick overnight stay. I loved the petroglyphs which were very accessible. They were a very easy walk from our campsite.
Laurel L
August 4, 2025
Shady, large sites near river- very convenient for river trips. Electronic payment through Rec.gov is a nice perk. Only downside is highway noise but it’s mostly quiet after dark. We did have to move after an RV next to us started up a generator- would be nice to prohibit generators or at least limit to before 10pm.
Laurel L
August 4, 2025
Shady, large sites near river- very convenient for river trips. Electronic payment through Rec.gov is a nice perk. Only downside is highway noise but it’s mostly quiet after dark. We did have to move after an RV next to us started up a generator- would be nice to prohibit generators or at least limit to before 10pm.
Michael K
May 29, 2025
You would not accept my discount pass.
Michael K
May 29, 2025
You would not accept my discount pass.
Todd B
May 16, 2025
This was a good home base for day hiking around Comb Ridge. It was nice having a toilet, even just a pit toilet. And a picnic table, and water. The main downside, as with most campgrounds like this, was noisy neighbors.
Todd B
May 16, 2025
This was a good home base for day hiking around Comb Ridge. It was nice having a toilet, even just a pit toilet. And a picnic table, and water. The main downside, as with most campgrounds like this, was noisy neighbors.
william o
October 11, 2024
clean bathrooms. maybe not the best for pitching tent though it's fine. close to town of bluff. some mosquitoes. we would stay here again.
william o
October 11, 2024
clean bathrooms. maybe not the best for pitching tent though it's fine. close to town of bluff. some mosquitoes. we would stay here again.
Location Sand Island Recreation Area
Address:
Blm Monticello Field Office
Monticello, UT, 84535
United States
The recreation area is located off U.S. Route 191 approximately three miles west of Bluff, UT and approximately one mile east of the junction of U.S. Routes 163 and 191. It is accessible by all passenger vehicles.
The Sand Island Recreation Area is accessible via U.S. Route 191, located approximately three miles west of Bluff, UT, and one mile east of the junction of U.S. Routes 163 and 191.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.2626 / -109.61
Elevation: 1309 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- A permit is required in advance for floating on the San Juan River.
- Drinking water is seasonal and is typically available March through October.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
