Bears Ears National Monument
Sand Island Recreation Area in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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
Nearest DC fast charging: 2.7 mi away (straight line).
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We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
Sand Island Recreation Area in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
Popular campgrounds like Sand Island Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Sand Island Recreation Area and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Sand Island Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 15 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Sand Island Recreation Area is located in Bears Ears National Monument, Utah. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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