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with a wraparound porch, king-size bed, and separate living room. All units are non-
smoking.
701 W. Main St. (US 191, P.O. Box 148), Bluff, UT 84512.
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888/475-7673
or 435/672-2303. Fax 435/672-
2217. www.desertroseinn.com. 37 units. Summer $99-$119 double; winter $69-$89 double. $139 suite.
AE, DISC, MC, V.
In room:
A/C, fridge and microwave (cabins only), Wi-Fi.
Recapture Lodge
Value
This property may be older, but we appreciate its quiet,
clean, and inexpensive rooms, and this is our first choice when staying in Bluff. A well-
kept motel located near the center of town, Recapture Lodge has an attractive Western
decor and a nature trail that follows the San Juan River along the back of the property.
Rooms contain two double beds or one queen, and shower/tub combinations; several
budget units, with shower only and one double bed, are also available. Guests enjoy the
heated pool and hot tub.
US 191 (P.O. Box 309), Bluff, UT 84512.
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435/672-2281.
Fax 435/672-2284. www.recapturelodge.com.
28 units. Summer $60 double; winter $40 double. Pets welcome. AE, DISC, MC, V.
Amenities:
Outdoor
pool; hot tub.
In room:
A/C, TV, Wi-Fi, no phone.
Camping
Campgrounds include
Cadillac Ranch RV Park,
US 191 (P.O. Box 157), Bluff, UT
84512 (
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800/538-6195
or 435/672-2262), a down-home sort of place on the east side
of town with sites around a small fishing lake, where there's no license needed and no
extra charge for fishing. There are 20 RV sites—all large pull-throughs—and 10 tent
sites, as well as restrooms with showers. The campground is open year-round, but water
is turned off in winter. Cost per site is $16 for tents and $23 to $25 for RVs; paddleboats
can be rented at $4 per half hour. There is free Wi-Fi access.
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WHERE TO DINE
Cottonwood Steakhouse
STEAK/AMERICAN Set up like the main street
of an old tumbleweed town, this Old West-style restaurant knows what to do with beef.
The solid fare includes a 16-ounce T-bone steak, barbecued chicken or ribs, and
12-ounce rib-eye steak, accompanied by large salads and potatoes or baked beans; there's
also a vegetarian plate. Diners sit at picnic tables, both inside the restaurant and outside
under cottonwood trees. Beer (including Utah microbrew on tap) is available.
US 191, on the west side of Bluff.
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435/672-2282.
www.cottonwoodsteakhouse.com. Main courses
$13-$25. MC, V. Daily from 5:30-9:30pm Mar to mid-Oct. Closed mid-Oct to Feb.
Twin Rocks Cafe
AMERICAN/SOUTHWESTERN In the shadow of the promi-
nent Twin Rocks formation, this cafe has the best breakfast in town and does a good job
with lunch and dinner as well. The open, airy dining room has large picture windows
offering views of the surrounding red rock walls. The American and Southwestern selec-
tions range from half-pound burgers to fried chicken and steaks. But the most popular
items by far are the regional dishes—the sheepherder's sandwich (roast beef on fry bread
with cheddar cheese), Navajo taco (available with meat or vegetarian), and Navajo fry
bread. Microbrewed beers are available with meals. You can surf the Internet here; and,
while you're here, check out the museum-quality American Indian arts and crafts at Twin
Rocks Trading Post, under the same management, next door.
913 E. Navajo Twins Dr. (off US 191, on the east end of Bluff ).
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435/672-2341.
www.twinrockscafe.com.
Breakfast $4.30-$8.90; lunch and dinner main courses $7.80-$20. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 7am-9pm in
summer; reduced hours in winter.
