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Sand Island Group Sites in Utah
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Sand Island Group Sites

Utah

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As of October 2026, Sand Island Group Sites is a campground in Utah with 2 campsites. Sand Island Group Sites is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Sand Island Group Sites is located at 37.2631° N, 109.6122° W.
people allowed on 1 of 2 sites
20
people allowed on the largest site
40

Sand Island Group Sites reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (1 site)Oct 6 (1 site)Oct 8 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 3 at Sand Island Group Sites. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 21:02 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Group bookings open: 12 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Sand Island Group Sites, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Sand Island Group Sites

  • Group 2
  • Accessible 1

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: Canyon.

Things to do: boating, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Sand Island Group Sites, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Sand Island Group Sites loop.

SiteTypeSleepsAccess
Group Site AGroup20-
Group Site BGroup40Accessible

About Sand Island Group Sites

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

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. Group Site B can accommodate group sizes from 15 to 40 people and is located in Loop B of the campground and features picnic tables, a large fire grate, a shade structure, water on site and a single vault toilet. The group sites do not have dump stations or electric hook ups. There are dumpsters located at the campground entrance.

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.

Rules and notices at Sand Island Group Sites

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Sand Island Group Sites on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

A permit is required for floating on the San Juan River

Gusty winds are possible so always secure your tents and camping gear.

Wildlife frequent the sites; never leave food out.

Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding and gusty winds; stay aware of current weather.

Annual, Senior and Access passes do not apply to group site fees.

Water is seasonal and is typically unavailable November through February.

Sand Island Group Sites FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sand Island Group Sites?

Sand Island Group Sites is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 2 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sand Island Group Sites?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sand Island Group Sites, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Sand Island Group Sites have?

Sand Island Group Sites has 2 campsites.

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