Sand Island Group Sites
San Juan River — riverside
Location: Monticello, UT, UT
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (31 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sand-island-group-sites to be notified when sites open up.
Sand Island's two group campsites offer ideal access to the San Juan River for boating, fishing, and scenic recreation, with proximity to Bluff and diverse outdoor activities including rock art viewing and canyon exploration.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Shiras Moose, Mule Deer, Western Bluebird, Black-throated Sparrow, Belted Kingfisher, Greater Roadrunner, Desert Spiny Lizard, Plateau Side-blotched Lizard, Western Painted Turtle
Insider tips for Sand Island Group Sites: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Group sites allow camping together or spread out for privacy Sand Island is the main put-in for the 102-mile San Juan River section with spectacular canyon access
Skip Sand Island Group Sites if: You need electrical hookups — most sites have none despite amenity list. You plan to visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You prefer individual sites — only 2 group sites available.
Best time to visit Sand Island Group Sites: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Sand Island Recreation Area (Monticello, UT), Hovenweep Campground (Cortez, CO), Natural Bridges Campground (Lake Powell, UT), Devils Canyon (Monticello, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sand Island Group Sites
Cell signal at Sand Island Group Sites (Monticello, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Group sites allow camping together or spread out for privacy
Sand Island is the main put-in for the 102-mile San Juan River section with spectacular canyon access
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — San Juan River fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at San Juan River before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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