Sand Island Group Sites
Open year-round. Water is seasonal and typically unavailable November through February. San Juan River floating requires a permit. Strong winds are common; secure all gear. Annual/Senior/Access passes do not cover group site fees.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 5:37PM MDT until July 21 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * Until 845 PM MDT. * At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.6 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Monticello and areas along Highway 191 from Monticello north to the Highway 211 junction.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 5:32PM MDT until July 21 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * Until 845 PM MDT. * At 532 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Aneth and Montezuma Creek.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:59AM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus and Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Babylon, Deer Creek, Turner Gulch, Lee, PL Gulch, Ferris, Snyder, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Sand Island Group Sites is part of the larger Sand Island Recreation Area within Bears Ears National Monument, positioned on the north bank of the San Juan River. The two group campsites cater to organized gatherings seeking proximity to Bluff and the river. Group Site A sits near the boat ramp and accommodates 10-20 people with picnic tables, a fire grate, shade structure, and water nearby. Group Site B, located in Loop B, handles larger groups of 15-40 people and includes a vault toilet in addition to the standard amenities. The campground serves as the primary launch point for the spectacular 102-mile San Juan River corridor between Montezuma Creek and Clay Hills Crossing, offering boaters access to dramatic canyons rich in scenery, geology, archaeology, and wildlife. River floating requires a permit. The ledges above the campground display numerous petroglyphs and pictographs, making it a destination for rock art viewing and photography. Nearby attractions include Goosenecks State Park, Bears Ears National Monument's Shash Jaa Unit, and Cedar Mesa. Summer thunderstorms can trigger flash flooding, and strong winds are common, so securing gear is essential.
Directions
Sand Island Group Sites 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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| monticello_fo@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 587-1500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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