Construction work on an OHV trailhead by the River Island Market will close down the bypass lane on November 18 - 21. Access will not be available to desert area trails from that location during this time.
River Island Market is open and the deli is open.
Dump station and potable water filling is for use by registered campers only (No OHV use of dump station or filling fresh water tanks).
For Kids
Become a Junior Ranger
If you're between ages 6–12, you can become a Junior Ranger at River Island State Park! Pledge to do your part to help preserve the beauty of the park for everyone to enjoy!
On this page, you can download a Junior Ranger activity for this park that you can complete on your own. It's just one of the fun activities you can do to become a Junior Ranger. After you complete it, bring it with you to the park and you're on your way to becoming a Junior Ranger.
When you visit the park ask for a full Junior Ranger booklet at the Visitor Center, Ranger Station or office. Complete the activities during your visit and then bring it to a Park Ranger for review. When a Park Ranger approves your work you'll be asked to take the Junior Ranger Pledge and get sworn in as our newest Junior Ranger. You'll also be given a Junior Ranger Button. We hope to see you at the park!
Boating Safety Coloring Book
Free "I Love To Go Boating!" Coloring Book: Kids will have a blast coloring in these fun pictures that highlight important boating safety concepts! Written by Mia LaBarbara, Arizona State Parks Interpretive Education Planner, with illustrations by Jennifer Wood. Produced in cooperation with Arizona Game & Fish
Download 16-Page Coloring Book
Suggested ages for this activity: Pre-Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Activity Sheet Summary
Whose Track is that? Even if you don’t see an animal, you may know it has been by if you look for the clues it leaves behind! Some clues to look for are broken, trampled or chewed on plants, scat (poop), and tracks! Match the animals to their tracks below by drawing a line from the animal to the track.
Water Smart World Scramble: See how water smart you are by unscrambling the words. Use the clues to the left of the scrambled words to help you. Remember, playing in the water can be lots of fun, but we need to be water smart!
Download the one-page activity sheet.
Pledge & Button
Junior Ranger Pledge: “As an Arizona State Parks Junior Ranger, I pledge to help the park rangers protect and preserve habitat, wildlife, and help keep the park clean and safe for visitors and wildlife.”
Remember, you can become a Junior Ranger at nearly all Arizona State Parks. So explore our website and visit the FOR KIDS page for each park for more activities.
Junior Ranger Button: Show everyone that you're a Junior Ranger! After you complete your activities and take the Junior Ranger Pledge you'll receive a Junior Ranger Button. You can pin it to your pack, put it on a bulletin board, or proudly wear it. Check out the button for this park in the picture.
