Sand Island Petroglyph Panel | Bluff

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Overview

RATING: Roadside Attraction
MAPS: Bluff, UT

Wed

Rain showers likely before 7am, then snow showers likely between 7am and 8am, then rain showers likely between 8am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

48 | 30

Thu

A chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

42 | 22

Fri

A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 22

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 22

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 23

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SEASON: Any

Wed

Rain showers likely before 7am, then snow showers likely between 7am and 8am, then rain showers likely between 8am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

48 | 30

Thu

A chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

42 | 22

Fri

A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 22

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 22

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 23

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Hundreds of figures

Hundreds of figures

Sand Island Petroglyph Panel is a large panel near Bluff. On the banks of the San Juan River, it is easy to envision this lush area as a gathering place for ancient peoples. The panel is extensive, with literally hundreds of figures and dates from the earliest inhabitants of the area through the Pueblo III period. (AD 1150 to 1350) There are a few more modern inscriptions mixed in as well. Visiting the panel makes a great side trip when passing by. A BLM campground at the panel and boat launch is available for those doing portions of the San Juan River.

View of the panel

View of the panel

Information Panel

Information Panel

Getting There

Travel west out of Bluff Utah about 3 miles on state highway 191. At mile post 22.1, turn south into the well signed Sand Island Campground. The panel is signed and easy to spot along the cliff band on the north side of the camp ground.

Note: No fee is required if just visiting the panel.

Panel

Panel

Route

Rock Art and Historic Site Etiquette
Rock art and historic sites are fragile, non-renewable cultural resources that, once damaged, can never be replaced. To ensure they are protected, please:
  • Avoid Touching the Petroglyphs: Look and observe, BUT DO NOT TOUCH!
  • Stay on the Trails: Stay on the most used trails when visiting sites, and don't create new trails or trample vegetation.
  • Photography and Sketching is Allowed: Do not introduce any foreign substance to enhance the carved and pecked images for photographic or drawing purposes. Altering, defacing, or damaging the petroglyphs is against the law -- even if the damage is unintentional.
  • Pets: Keep pets on a leash and clean up after them.
  • Artifacts: If you happen to come across sherds (broken pottery) or lithics (flakes of stone tools), leave them where you see them. Once they are moved or removed, a piece of the past is forever lost.

None needed. The panel is visible from where you park.


Photos

Maps

Printable Maps:

Panel

12S 622444mE 4124805mN

N37° 15' 42" W109° 37' 09"

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