Lake Perris State Recreation Area Overview

Lake Perris Campground has 431 sites overlooking the lake at the southern edge of the Box Springs Mountains, about 20 miles southeast of Riverside, CA. The area offers scenic views of rolling hills and rugged terrain typical of inland Southern California.

There are 167 sites for tent camping (non-hookup sites) and 264 paved sites for RVs (hook up sites, up to 41 feet).  Each site has a parking spur, table, fire ring and grill. Many of the campsites are shaded by trees, which help keep things somewhat cool during the hot summer months. Seven equestrian campsites, group camping and hike/bike campsites are also available.

The campground is open year-round. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, flush toilets, hot-water showers, trash collection (dumpsters) and an RV dump station. There is also a small marina (with boat/watercraft rentals), boat ramp/launch, boat trailer lot and swim beach. A temporary camp store is also open (usually mid May through mid September) that sells snacks, drinks, firewood, ice, camping gear, bait and tackle.  Cell service is good in the area.

Lake Perris – Area Recreation

Formed by Perris Dam, Lake Perris offers a variety of water recreation, including swimming, fishing (shore, pier and boat), boating, sailing, waterskiing, and a special area for scuba diving. Wildlife includes ducks and Geese. Anglers can find rainbow trout, catfish and Alabama spotted bass. The area also offers opportunities for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Rock climbing is featured in an area south of the dam. The Ya’ Heki’ Regional Indian Museum is in the area.

Lake Skinner Recreation Area also is nearby and has a beautiful campground with 257 campsites (199 full hookups).

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Camp Store
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Concession Stand
• Concessionaire
• Dock
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Group Pavilion
• Marina
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Rentals
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Dump Station
• Shade Structure
• Showers
• Swim Beach
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center
• Watercraft Rentals

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Horseshoes
• Jet Skiing
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Sailing
• Scuba Diving
• Skin Diving
• Snorkeling
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing