The Riparian Preserve At
Water Ranch
2757 E. Guadalupe Road
Gilbert, Arizona
Hours of Operation
Fishing Lake: Dawn - 10:00 pm
Preserve: Dawn - Dusk
Download a visitor's Preserve map in .pdf format
Facility Fees
Ramada rental: $20.00 for the first hour, $10.00 for each
additional hour
Campsite fee: $30.00 per night (restrooms and overnight parking provided)
Dinosaur Dig Reservation (afternoons and weekends only): $10.00, includes
materials available at Riparian Institute office
Please note that as a Preserve, we request that any decorations or other
items used on our sites are environmentally friendly. Please no balloons,
confetti, or mylar. Please ensure that all trash is secured in bins upon
completion of use.
Site Reservation Request Form
Preserve is handicapped accessible. Please be aware that many trails are
gravel and uneven.
Observatory
The Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory (GRCO) is the latest addition to the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. The facility is available for a variety of public programs, offering an educational opportunity unique to the Valley.
View Schedule of Observatory Programs
More About the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory
Future Education Center
The Riparian Institute plans to build an Education Center that will offer a focal point for every visitor to the preserve. It will provide a source of learning and experience for people of all ages. The Center will be located just east of the intersection of Greenfield and Guadalupe Roads in the Town of Gilbert.
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