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
ISLAND LAND PURCHASE
On February 13, the Board of Directors closed on the real estate purchase from Casey Kimbrell of 3 acres on the island, as highlighted in the image and further detailed in the February 2026 Bridge Newsletter.
This purchase more than doubles our island acreage and expands our riverfront by around 160 yards. As part of this purchase, in addition to now owning half the island, Casey has agreed to allow River Island Ranch members access for fishing the entire riverfront on the island, including on Casey’s portion of the island.
While we have no intention of developing any portion of this acquisition, we consider this purchase of additional river frontage to be an investment asset that increases the value of River Island Ranch.
We paid for half of the $300,000 purchase amount at the closing using funds from our Reserve account. Casey Kimbrell has agreed to interest-free seller financing for the balance of the amount for the next 3 years, in three equal installments of $50,000/year.
We plan to make these payments for 3 years using money saved in our operating budget as well as an increase of $175 to our annual assessments. Invoices for annual assessments totaling $700/lot were sent out in January. If you have not already submitted your payment, we ask that you please do so promptly to avoid late fees.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the RIRPOA Board of Directors is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, from 5PM-7PM. Everyone is welcome to attend, but pre-registration is required if you want to bring a topic before the Board.
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.
SAVE THE DATE
The Board has selected Saturday, August 15, 2026, for our annual membership meeting and celebration. The business meeting will be held from 10:00AM – 12:00PM, with a BBQ feast and live music immediately following.
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