Bluff Utah Information

Bluff, Utah is a small community on the edge of the San Juan River, just north of the Navajo Reservation. Home to several artists and river enthusiasts, Bluff exudes an authentic feel. The number of annual festivals and events that take place in Bluff are on the rise. Currently, visitors can appreciate the Annual Bluff Balloon Festival which takes place in January, The Annual Utah Navajo Fair which occurs in the middle of September, and Annual Bluff Arts Festival which takes place around Thanksgiving.

Sand Island Recreation Area

The most popular stretch of San Juan River is accessible via a boat ramp at Sand Island Recreation Area, just outside Bluff, UT. This recreation site also houses an impressive rock panel of petroglyphs. Spend an afternoon pondering the meaning of these illustrations and symbols. What do these images mean to you? What may they have meant to the artists and communities that so carefully etched them in the rock?

Bluff Historic District

The town of Bluff was settled by Mormons in the 1880's. Many of the original buildings still stand, and are a part of Bluff's Historic District. Take a stroll around this part of town and feel almost as though you have stepped back in time.

Valley of the Gods

Just west of Bluff lies Valley of the Gods. Reminiscent of a miniature Monument Valley, this is a place not to miss. A rough dirt road winds through the landscape, offering adventure and beauty to travelers that choose to go this way.