River Island Campground
Open year-round, 24 hours daily. Park improvements are in process with possible construction noise on weekdays. Weekend stays April through September require a 2-night minimum; holiday weekends require 3 nights. Reservations available at azstateparks.com or by calling (877) MY-PARKS.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 8 at 2:08PM MST until August 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 108 to 115. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...In Arizona, La Paz and Yuma counties. In California, Palo Verde Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
Dust Advisory issued August 8 at 9:28PM MST until August 8 at 10:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Advisory for... East central La Paz County in west central Arizona... Northeastern Yuma County in southwestern Arizona... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 1030 PM MST. * At 928 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Vicksburg Junction to 15 miles west of Tonopah to near Palo Verde, moving southwest at 40 mph. HAZARD...Less than one mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 35 and 122. US Highway 60 between mile markers 36 and 66. AZ Route 72 between mile markers 41 and 49. Locations impacted include... Buckeye, Tonopah, Palo Verde, Salome, Brenda, Perryville, White Tank Mountain Park, Liberty, Painted Rock Dam, Vicksburg Junction, Wenden, Vicksburg, Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station, Wintersburg, and Harcuvar.
About
River Island State Park sits on the banks of the Colorado River in the Sonoran Desert near Parker, Arizona. The 37-site campground caters to both tent campers and RVers, with 8 grass beachfront sites overlooking the river (20-amp/water, max 24 feet) and 29 larger sites with 20/30/50-amp service and water hookups. Nineteen of the standard sites are pull-throughs accommodating RVs up to 65 feet deep, while 10 are back-ins. The park provides solid amenities for its location: two ADA-accessible restroom/shower buildings, a dump station near the ranger station, fire rings and picnic tables at each site, and a covered ramada. A three-lane boat launch offers direct access to the Colorado River, making this a hub for boating, jet skiing, waterskiing, and fishing. A sandy beach and cove provide swimming areas. Beyond water activities, the park has a hiking trail and connects to off-highway vehicle routes for desert exploration. River Island Market sits a quarter mile outside the park entrance for groceries, fuel, and supplies. The mild winter climate draws snowbirds, while summer brings peak water recreation season.
Directions
5200 N. Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344. The park is located on Highway 95 approximately 15 miles north of Parker.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 57ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 667-3386 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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