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
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.
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.
Activities
- Camping
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Picnicking
- Photography
- Whitewater Rafting
- Water Access
- Paddling
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