Campground in Bluff, San Juan County, Utah. Run by BLM.
| Operator | BLM |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Land Management (Bears Ears National Monument) |
| Campsites | 23 |
| Site types | 23 standard, no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 23 sites |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fees | <p>The campground at Sand Island Recreation Area is first come, first served and payment must be made upon arrival at the self-register kiosk at the campground using cash, check, or the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app. Y |
| Address | BLM Monticello Field Office, Monticello, UT, 84535 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Sand Island Campground before you go.
Sand Island Recreation Area is a good camping option for visitors launching San Juan River float trips , or wishing to camp close to the town of Bluff or the Cedar Mesa area of Bears Ears National Monument. The campground provides 21 campsites that each feature a tent/trailer space, a picnic table, a fire ring, and vault toilets. Drinking water is available seasonally (typically March through October). Each campsite can hold 8 people and 2 vehicles. Reservations are not available for camping at this location. Individual campsites are available on a first come, first served basis upon arrival at the self-register kiosk at the site.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Sand Island Campground is in Bluff, San Juan County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.