River Island State Park

River Island State Park is a park in La Paz County, about 20 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City.

The park supports swimming, boating, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include 37 campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers.

​Tent and RV Campground River Island offers 37 total campsites. Eight beachfront campsites on the grass overlooking Colorado River with 20-amp service and water. These sites are great for tent camping and small campers up to 24 feet. The other 29 sites are ideal for RV camping (up to 65 feet deep) but also accommodate tent campers. These sites are complete with 50, 30, and 20-amp service, and all with water. Ten are back-in sites and 19 are pull-throughs. There are fire rings at the campsites, and each has a grill/charcoal BBQ and picnic table. From April 1 through Sept. 30, there is a two-night minimum stay. For example, on a weekend camping trip you are required to book both Friday & Saturday nights. For Memorial and Labor Day holiday weekends, there is a three-night minimum stay. For example, on a holiday weekend camping trip, you are required to book Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Group: Camping Sites Group reservations can be made up to one year in advance. To make group reservations, call the park directly.

Hiking One trail is located right in the park and takes hikers up Wedge Hill for commanding views of Colorado River country. The trail network of nearby Buckskin Mountain State Park is easily accessed via the connecting trails at River Island. This greatly expands hiking opportunities for visitors looking for a little trail therapy.

The park has two accessible restroom/shower buildings located at the NE and SW sides of the park. 20’ X 20’ shade ramada. Minimum 12 people, maximum 65 people. Fifteen car and three boat-length parking spaces. One 20-amp outlet, lights, water, fire ring. Located across from Ranger Station at SW side of the park. Reservations available. Handicap accessible.

Park Rules • Fees are due upon park entry. If the office is closed, please use the self-pay station. • All campers must park on pavement at campsites. • Day Use parking until 10 p.m. only. • No driving or parking on grass or dirt. • Do not wash vehicles, boats or RVs. • Camp only in designated campsites. • Stay limit is 14 nights in a 30 day period. • All pets must be leashed and attended to at all times. Leashes not to exceed six feet in length. • Pets allowed on the beach east of boat ramp. • Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Please prevent loud nuisance noises at all times. • All fires must be contained in grills, fire rings or portable fireplaces. Please, no ground fires. • Swimming is allowed along the shoreline. No swimming at the boat ramp. Swimming is at your on risk. No lifeguard on duty. • Obey all boating regulations. • Obey all hunting and fishing laws. • Littering is unlawful. Agency Rules & Regulations