Recapture Lodge in Bluff, Utah
Offering Lodging and
Travel Accommodations

     Recapture Lodge is tucked in the trees in the tiny oasis of Bluff, Utah (population 290), nestled between 300 foot cliffs along the San Juan River. Recapture Lodge is homey and comfortable and offers free interpretive slide shows during the season, an outdoor pool, hot tub, laundromat, several kitchen units, games, 100 acres of riparian open space bordering the river, information for guided land and river tours, topo maps and area info. bird watching, cliff watching, and an atmosphere of tranquility. Bluff’s restaurants are handy to the Lodge and, in the season, a light, self-service breakfast is available in the lobby. We are an AAA rated motel and our rates are modest, ranging from $34 to $44 for one person and $50 to $58 for a family of four. A tax of 8.75% is an addition to these rates.

    Archaeology, geology, natural history, past and present Navajo, Ute, and Mormon history, and scenery that stills the soul are all part of Bluff, Utah. Prehistoric Anasazi rock art and ruins hide in many quiet canyons and rock faces. Tens of thousands of acres of public land surround the town and offer endless opportunities for self-guided exploration on foot, on the river, by vehicle or by air. Comb Ridge, Valley of the Gods, Cedar Mesa, Sand Island, the Goosenecks, Monument Valley, Natural Bridges, and Hovenweep are only a few of the right-next-door areas to visit. This is truly "the land of room enough and time enough." In town, curio shops, trading posts, and art galleries offer opportunities to browse through fine photography, contemporary artwork, and Native American arts and crafts of silver and turquoise jewelry, pottery and ceramics, baskets, and of course Navajo rugs. The town has several restaurants open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or pick something up at the local market for a sunset picnic on the cliff. We have tables, grills, and loaner utensils.

Exploring the Big Country
    Bluff likely has the highest per capita population of archaeologists, geologists, naturalists, writers, and artists of any town in the country. You will meet them at our slide shows and as guests guides and specialists on many of the guided tours found in town. Several opportunities exist for guided outings in the Bluff area by foot, raft or four-wheel drive vehicle, lasting from several hours to several days.

P.O. Box 309
Bluff, Utah 84512
Phone: (435) 672-2281
Email: recapturelodge@hubwest.com

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