Sand Island Group Sites Campground, Monticello, UT

Sand Island Group Sites Campground in San Juan county is located 1 hr 59 min west of Farmington, NM with an elevation of 4,304 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $65.00 per night. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (30)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		57%
4 star		27%
3 star		3%
2 star		10%
1 star		0%

@AllieSD7875C4D · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #GA

Convenient camping for the night before our launch.

@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #GA

Nice big spot with water and a covered table area. We had a great stay staging for a river trip with 4 cars.

@SteveJ4007832 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #GA

We got lucky that the temperature was moderated by clouds and rain, and the river level was 1020 cfs when we launched. The BLM rangers were very helpful for changes in campsites, and did a phone call check in of our group

@MichaelR189137 · Camped on Oct 12, 2023 at Campsite #GA

Great space. Off from the boat ramp and other campers , felt a little secluded. However, cats coming down shined lights right into the camp site. We were there for the eclipse so we probably had more traffic than normal. FYI, people leave their cars for shuttling boats, so bring ear plugs just in case.

@CarolynF910495 · Camped on Sep 28, 2023 at Campsite #GB

The site is spacious with several picnic tables and room to roam. It isn't next to the river, but connects to the river's main access to the east via a few trails through the sage.

@JosephC1997223 · Camped on Aug 16, 2023 at Campsite #GA

it was easy to find and had what we needed to get ready to float the san juan. the only thing it might need is a bigger sunshade/ picnic area

@KatieS8940479 · Camped on Aug 12, 2023 at Campsite #GB

Mosquitoes were pretty bad.

@RogerP5522077 · Camped on Jun 13, 2023 at Campsite #GB

A bit buggy, but not surprising given the riverside campsite. Overall, great campsite.

@ChrisM9524349 · Camped on Jun 10, 2023 at Campsite #GA

The Ranger was extremely nice, competent and made sure we knew what to possibly expect down river with the water running so high. Camp sites are very clean with water at the site. The out house was clean with toilet paper, however always bring your own.

@WaltC2889753 · Camped on Oct 23, 2022 at Campsite #GA

We love Sand Island for pre-trip camping! Petroglyphs to re-visit, easy access to the boat ramp for rigging and packing, and always well-maintained toilet systems! Camps are spacious and well-kept.

@DennisM8587674 · Camped on Sep 18, 2022 at Campsite #GB

Very good site for a group getting ready to launch on the San Juan. It is set back a little from the entry road so less traffic at night. However, the highway noise (trucks) is still prominent at this site. Toilet is convenient to this site, many level tent spaces and a good pavilion. There are petroglyphs upstream of this site; you simply walk east past the ranger/volunteer station and through those camp sites and take the trail that winds up river, about a mile. Glyphs are up on the wall

@PaulM6940902 · Camped on Jul 14, 2022 at Campsite #GA

Clean campground with plenty of room in the group site for our party, Group camp A was a short walk from the boat ramp

@ScottC8975217 · Camped on Jul 9, 2022 at Campsite #GB

Great site with clean restrooms.

@JenniferV36797 · Camped on Nov 23, 2021 at Campsite #GB

Upon our arrival, a homeless man was set up in our reserved camp. After some coaxing and showing him paper proof and site billboard truth, he retreated 50’ away under a tree. Did not feel comfortable (woman w/2 kids) until the rest of our group arrived. Also, there is a public restroom facility but a lot of first come first serve sites came at all hours to use the facilities. Tried to chat on rec.gov app but kept ending my conversation because too much time elapsed between my interaction and them reaching out

@JenniferV364 · Camped on Nov 23, 2021 at Campsite #GB

@LenaS3526763 · Camped on Oct 5, 2021 at Campsite #GA

great experience. clean restrooms, good water, plenty of camping spaces in the group sites

@LenaS505 · Camped on Oct 5, 2021 at Campsite #GA

great experience. clean restrooms, good water, plenty of camping spaces in the group sites

@VincentA110 · Camped on Jun 2, 2021 at Campsite #GB

Group B camp site was very well appointed with some nice shade. Toilets were well kept. Ramp was easy and not crowded for an afternoon rig. The parking however was crowded, which was a precursor to a crowded upper San Juan. Finding camps between Sand Island and Mexican Hat was difficult.

@VincentA342492 · Camped on Jun 2, 2021 at Campsite #GB

@CindyC3653513 · Camped on Apr 27, 2021 at Campsite #GA

Sand Island is the perfect spot to camp the night before a rafting trip. Convenient to launch, clean and flat. I've never stayed longer than a night because I was always rafting next day.

@CindyC117 · Camped on Apr 27, 2021 at Campsite #GA

Sand Island is the perfect spot to camp the night before a rafting trip. Convenient to launch, clean and flat. I've never stayed longer than a night because I was always rafting next day.

@PHILIPW328 · Camped on Apr 26, 2021 at Campsite #GA

Group site #1 is the closest access to the boat ramp. Easy to work from this site and the river access ramp to get your rafts pumped up and loaded.

@PHILIPW1366595 · Camped on Apr 26, 2021 at Campsite #GA

Group site #1 is the closest access to the boat ramp. Easy to work from this site and the river access ramp to get your rafts pumped up and loaded.

@MarkL5886645 · Camped on Apr 8, 2021 at Campsite #GB

Always a great spot before a river trip. Clean facilities and a clean area.

@MarkL324 · Camped on Apr 8, 2021 at Campsite #GB

Always a great spot before a river trip. Clean facilities and a clean area.

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