Petroglyph

Sand Island Petroglyphs

San Juan County, UT

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BLM-managed, fenced petroglyph gallery on the north bank of the San Juan River just west of Bluff, inside Bears Ears National Monument. Short developed path from Sand Island Recreation Area / campground leads to panels with Archaic through Puebloan figures (horned animals, handprints, Kokopelli-style flute player). Listed on the National Register; public interpretation and year-round viewing.

Field facts

RegionSan Juan County, UT
Coordinates37.2619, -109.6190
ARPARock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels.
CountySan Juan
ManagerBLM (Bears Ears National Monument / Monticello FO)
AccessShort fenced walk from Sand Island campground
EraArchaic–Puebloan (~300–3,000+ years BP reported)

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