Sandbars, Fishing, Mud and Music, All in One Place
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
Fishing
Campers can fish our private 105-acre oxbow lake, or cast a line right off the Red River.
Sandbars & Tubing
Beautiful sandbars and lazy afternoons floating the river.
Boating & Jet Skiing
Launch from our private ramp and spend the day on the water.
Mud Riding
Bring your ATV or side-by-side and get dirty.
Trail Rides
Explore the trails that wind through the property.
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.