River Island Ranch POA
The River Island Ranch Property Owners Association (POA) is located in South Fork, Colorado, nestled in the scenic San Juan Mountains. This community offers large-acreage lots with breathtaking views and private access to the Rio Grande River and the Rio Grande National Forest.
Key Features:
- Lots and Properties: River Island Ranch properties vary from two to more than 16 acres, with some situated on the Rio Grande. Many lots enjoy sweeping mountain views and/or direct access to state lands. Wildlife is abundant and protected here. A sense of peace and an appreciation of the unspoiled nature of the land are features most commonly cited by landowners as their motivation for choosing River Island Ranch.
- Amenities: The River Island Ranch POA includes a private island on the Rio Grande River where owners may enjoy recreational activities. The island includes two comfortable riverside cabins and a well-appointed clubhouse that are available for members to reserve and utilize for special events.
- Outdoor Activities: Southern Colorado is renowned for its natural beauty, with unspoiled mountain landscapes and breathtaking vistas of the San Juan mountains. The South Fork area offers opportunities for outdoor activities in all seasons. World class skiing, Gold Medal trout fishing, biking, hiking and off-road vehicle adventures are all available within a short distance of our community.
If you have any specific questions about the River Island Ranch POA or need more detailed information, feel free to contact us!
Current News
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The 2025 Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 16, was a great success, with over 40 members attending in person and over 6 members attending via Zoom.
Full-time resident Paul Mullenix was elected to a 3-year term on the Board of Directors. We congratulate and welcome Paul Mullenix to the Board of Directors, and we thank Peter Zanca for his service to the Board over the past year and for volunteering to assume the Director role after Frankie Shannon’s resignation until the end of Frankie’s one-year staggered term.
2024-2025 was deemed an astounding success in our transition from property management back to self governance. Congratulations RIRPOA!
NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the RIRPOA Board of Directors is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, from 5PM-7PM. Everyone is welcome to attend, but pre-registration is required if you want to bring a topic before the Board. The September meeting will focus on addressing the questions and concerns raised during the open forum portion of the Annual Meeting. We will also address Island land acquisition, formation of committees, and assignment of officers roles.
Join the Board Meeting via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87589652477?pwd=94gXMUB5gQMPCWcOlsvGpUXyn6ea0Q.1
CABIN RESERVATION CANCELLATION FEE
The Board has voted to institute an $85 mandatory cancellation fee applied to all existing and future reservations. This is necessary to ensure fulfillment of promised revenue to our cleaning service and to cover our credit card service fees lost during the booking process. This cancellation fee will be implemented regardless of when the reservation is cancelled.
Cheers,
RIRPOA Board of Directors
★★★★★
Sitting at the cabins, having a nice cigar by the river, cannot be beat. River Island Ranch is my getaway from the pressures of this hectic world.
Alan Churchill
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Property Owner