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BLUFF FAMILY GUIDE

Does your family love to travel and the great outdoors? Then Bluff, Utah, is a great destination for an unforgettable family getaway! Nestled on the banks of the San Juan River, Bluff is bursting with stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and tons of fun family adventures.

We’ve gathered the coolest family activities, tips, and insider information into a Bluff family guide to make your trip to Bluff amazing. And the best part? Most family attractions are free or very low cost and within 1 hour of Bluff.

Check out the video below to get great tips for family activities in Bluff.

Essential tools for Families

MUST-HAVE RESOURCES

To help you make the most of your visit to Bluff, Utah, check out these essential resources to help you plan the perfect family trip. Here you’ll find a Bluff Adventure Kit, Maps, Interactive Discovery Packs, and 12 Fun Family Adventures.

Bluff Adventure Kit

Bluff Adventure Kit

Choc-full of useful information, including Know Before You Go Tips.

Maps

Maps

Get the lay of the land and see all the monumental attractions within 1 hour of Bluff.

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Our Family Discovery Packs are interactive guides filled with activities, learning tools, and games. They are designed to help you explore and connect in an engaging, hands-on way.

Sand Island Petroglyph Panel_Family Discovery Pack-Cover

Can your family find these images?

Bluff Utah Stargazing Family Activity Guide

Get our tips for dark sky viewing.

Car Games Family Discovery Pack

Fun ideas for road trips.

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12 Fun Family Adventures

Bears Ears Education Center

1. Bears Ears Education Center

Learn about the Bears Ears National Monument and how to explore it. It's called Visit With Respect and it's the way to go. Kids can earn a Junior Ranger Badge.

Bears Ears Education Center

2. Bluff Fort

The Bluff Fort is a fun, historic site showcasing pioneer cabins, a Co-Op, and the rich heritage of early Mormon (Latter-Day Saints) settlers who settled our town in 1880.

Bluff Fort

3. Float the San Juan River

(Bears Ears National Monument)
No trip to Bluff is complete without floating the San Juan River. Go with a guide or on your own (permit required). Half-day, full-day, or multi-day trips available.

Family Floating the San Juan River

4. Sand Island Petroglyph Panel

(Bears Ears National Monument)
This petroglyph panel displays rock imagery (pecked and carved) dating from 800 to over 2500 years ago.

Sand Island

Valley of the Gods

5. Valley of the Gods

(Bears Ears National Monument)
The spectacular buttes, pinnacles, and spires of Valley of the Gods rival that of nearby Monument Valley.

Valley of the Gods

Goosenecks State Park

6. Goosenecks State Park

An easily accessible viewpoint offers spectacular views of tight loops, or “goosenecks” of the San Juan River 1,000 foot (300 m) below.

Goosenecks State Park

7. Moki Dugway

(Bears Ears National Monument) Breathtaking views of Valley of the Gods and distant Monument Valley open at every turn of the Moki Dugway.

Moki Dugway

8. Muley Point

Enjoy a quiet moment at Muley Point with magnificent panoramas of Valley of the Gods, Goosenecks, State Park, and iconic Monument Valley in the distance.

Muley Point

Natural Bridges National Monument

9. Natural Bridges National Monument

Designated in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the Monument preserves three, splendid, naturally occurring, stone bridges.

Natural Bridges National Monument

Monument Valley

10. Monument Valley

This iconic symbol of the American West is known for its towering Mitten butte formations. Explore this Navajo Nation Tribal Park on your own or with a Native guide.

Kids at Monument Valley Tribal Park

11. Four Corners Tribal Park

Stand in 4 states at once! Four Corners Tribal Park is the only point in the US shared by four states: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.

Four Corners Tribal Park

Ancestral Puebloan Site

12. Ancestral Puebloan Sites

(Bears Ears National Monument)
Journey through time by visiting an incredible Ancestral Puebloan site. Mule Canyon Interpretive Site, Butler Wash, and House on Fire are all within a short drive of each other.

Mule Canyon Interpretive Site

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Bluff Balloon Festival in January

Bring your family to the annual Bluff Balloon Festival in January and experience the magic of colorful hot air balloons soaring over the stunning red rocks of Bluff and Valley of the Gods.