Recapture Lodge

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. Bluffs restaurants are handy to the Lodge and, in the season, a light, self-service breakfast is available in the lobby. We are a AAA rated motel and our rates are modest, ranging from $38 to $46 for one person and $52 to $60 for a family of four. A tax of 9.0% Is in addition to these rates.

Archaeology, geology, natural history, past and present Navajo, Ute, and Mormon history, and scenery that stills the soul are all a 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 guest 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 4-wheel drive vehicle, lasting from several hours to several days. Bluff based companies include:

Far Out Expeditions (435-672-2294) offers walking and 4-wheel drive tours to Monument Valley, Cedar Mesa and other secrets of southeast Utah. Try a desert cookout in the cool of the day while you feast also on the archaeology, geology and natural history of this high desert.
Buckhorn Llama Co. Inc. (435-672-2466) offers overnight llama pack trips, taking you deep into the canyons and onto the mesas to camp, explore, hike, and climb in the desert. These trips range in length from 1 day, to overnight, to a week's expedition. Llamas are also available to lease, so after a pencil-guided trip on one of our topo maps you can go camp and explore on your own. buckhorn@llamapack.com
Wild Rivers Expeditions (435-672-2244) has been leading single and multiple day raft trips on the San Juan River since 1957. Educational adventure with an emphasis on pleasure.
Alta Expeditions (888-637-2582 or 435-672-2446) offers hiking, biking, skiing, and rafting adventures in Southeast Utah and Southwest Colorado.
Tours of the Big Country (435-672-2281) has 4-wheel drive transportation and shuttle service to and from local airports, trailheads or wherever you want to go. Ideal for river runners, hikers, llama leasers and bicyclists.

For a complete list of outfitters permitted for the San Juan River and Southeast Utah, contact the Bureau of Land Management at 435-587-2141 and Monument Valley Tribal Park at 435-727-3287.

We hope we'll see you soon in Bluff

Jim and Luanne Hook
P.O. Box 309
Bluff, Utah 84512
Phone: (435) 672-2281
E-Mail:office@recapturelodge.com
FAX: (435) 672-2284