Sand Island Recreation Area Overview

Sand Island Recreation Area campground is located on the banks of the San Juan River in Bears Ears National Monument and offers 27 large single-family campsites. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate. Two large group campsites can also be reserved.

Campground amenities include potable water (March through October) and vault toilets. There is also a boat launch (rafts & kayaks) next to the campground. Cell service is fair.

Sand Island Recreation Area – Outdoor Recreation and Activities

Outdoor activities in the area include rafting, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, OHVing, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Some archeological sites are also in the area.

You may also be interested in Devils Canyon campground or National Bridges National Monument.

Make a Reservation for Sand Island Recreation Area

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Shade Structure
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rafting
• River
• Stargazing
• Tubing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing