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
Another successful Annual Meeting and community celebration is in the books! Several RIRPOA members attended the Annual Meeting held on Saturday, August 15. A special thanks go to our President and Chef Extraordinaire, Bob Frank, who prepared the fantastic Brisket BBQ for all to enjoy and scheduled two bands for entertainment, along with hosting the Annual Meeting! Well done, Bob!
We give a hearty welcome to Dwight Ross, who was elected to the Board of Directors. We also extend our thanks to outgoing Director Sam Humphrey, whose term expired at the Annual Meeting. Even though Sam will no longer be on the Board of Directors, he will continue to serve as our Treasurer. Thank you, Sam!
We also want to thank Peter Zanca, the other candidate who ran for the Board of Directors. Peter and his wife Pat have been attending the monthly Board meetings for the last 2 years, where Peter has been working on the Architectural Control Committee while Pat has been working on the Club Executive Committee. We greatly appreciate their continued support!
As always, we welcome others to step up and volunteer to serve our RIRPOA in any capacity possible.
CLUBHOUSE & CABIN REFRESH
A huge thank you to Mark and David Carr, and their professional installation team from Texas, who installed new carpet in the Clubhouse and both cabins in just one day. The carpet looks fantastic!
Help us take care of the new carpet and keep it clean for all to enjoy for years to come. Please use the new vacuum in the hallway closet of the Clubhouse to vacuum prior to your departure. If you spill something, please address it promptly to minimize staining. However, please do not use any chemicals or bleach to attempt stain removal.
ISLAND SECURITY
Matt and Anna Devers of Protech Technologies were employed last month to install 4 security cameras on the island. The island entrance and the exteriors of the Clubhouse and both cabins are now being monitored. We plan to add cameras to the main gates for Filing 1 and 3 in the future.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the RIRPOA Board of Directors is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, from 5PM-7PM. The focus of this meeting will be reviewing the minutes and member’s questions recorded from the Annual Meeting in August.
Join the Board Meeting via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87589652477?pwd=94gXMUB5gQMPCWcOlsvGpUXyn6ea0Q.1
Everyone is welcome to attend these monthly meetings, but pre-registration is required if you want to bring a topic before the Board.
FRONTIER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Board has voted to employ an onsite, internal property management company owned by Lis and Bob Frank to oversee daily operations. The decision addresses the need to establish stability, daily oversight, and a more full-time approach to self governance. Background and details are included in the May Bridge Newsletter.
CABIN RESERVATION FEES & PEAK SEASON CHANGES
The Board has voted to change the cabin reservation fees to a standard year-round rate of $50/night beginning October 1, 2026. This change is required to cover the increasing costs of cleaning and maintenance. With the 3-night minimum reservation requirement, the minimum reservation fee will be $150.
The Board has also agreed to shorten the restriction of only 2 cabin reservations per member from the current Peak Season definition of May 1 to October 1 to the new Peak Season definition of Memorial Day through Labor Day. This will allow members to enjoy cabin use more often before and after the new Peak Season dates.
As a reminder, there is 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.
Please review and cooperate with the updated guidelines provided by the Club Executive Committee to keep our amenities in the best condition for all to enjoy.
ATV USE ETIQUETTE
Please respect the posted speed limits when driving ATVs within our community. Under no circumstances should an ATV be driven across a member’s property unless access has been expressly granted by the owner of that property to the ATV operators.
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