Things To Do Near Colfax

Sandbars, Fishing, Mud and Music, All in One Place

Grassy riverside area overlooking a Red River sandbar at River Island RV Park
On the River

Beautiful Sandbars, Fishing, Tubing, Jet Skiing and More

River Island puts the Red River at your doorstep. Spend the morning fishing the oxbow, the afternoon on the sandbars, and the evening at the saloon. There's plenty to keep the whole crew busy without ever leaving the park.
105
Acre Private Oxbow Lake

Reserved for our campers, with the Red River right outside.

Things To Do

On the Property

Cypress trees along the water at River Island RV Park
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Fishing

Campers can fish our private 105-acre oxbow lake, or cast a line right off the Red River.

Grassy riverside area overlooking a Red River sandbar at River Island RV Park
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Sandbars & Tubing

Beautiful sandbars and lazy afternoons floating the river.

Trucks launching fishing boats into the Red River at River Island RV Park
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Boating & Jet Skiing

Launch from our private ramp and spend the day on the water.

Kids playing in the mud at River Island RV Park
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Mud Riding

Bring your ATV or side-by-side and get dirty.

American flag flying near the park road at River Island RV Park
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Trail Rides

Explore the trails that wind through the property.

Campers playing guitar around a campfire at River Island RV Park
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Live Music

Mudcat Saloon brings live music to the park every weekend.

WARNING: Under Louisiana law, a motorized off-road vehicle activity sponsor or motorized off-road vehicle professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in a motorized off-road vehicle activity resulting from the inherent risks of the motorized off-road vehicle activity, pursuant to R.S. 9:2795.4.

Upon entering the campground, you are hereby agreeing to all park rules and understand that no violence and/or destruction of property will be tolerated.

Explore Central Louisiana

When you're ready to venture out, River Island makes a great home base. Kisatchie National Forest, the Alexandria Zoo, and plenty of local dining are all an easy drive away.
The park sits on Louisiana 8 just outside Colfax, with quick access to I-49 and Highway 71.
Nearby
Nearby

Day Trips From River Island

Kisatchie National Forest

Louisiana's only national forest, with hiking, trails, and scenic drives.

Alexandria Zoo

A family favorite in nearby Alexandria.

Iatt Lake

A cypress-lined lake known for bass, crappie, and bream.

Downtown Colfax

Local restaurants and shops just down the road.

Alexandria & Pineville

Dining, shopping, and attractions in the heart of Central Louisiana.

Natchitoches

Louisiana's oldest town, with its historic district on the Cane River.