Lake Perris SRA

State Recreation Area

 
Lake Perris is now closed every
Tuesday and Wednesday until
April 30th 2012


Day Use:

Lake Perris is open for day use from 6:00 AM -8:00 PM  Thursday thru Monday (Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays until April 30th). 

Camping:

During this time, the campground will be open on stays from Thursday night thru Monday morning.  No camping will be available Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday nights due to the seasonal closure.

Boating: 

The lake is open for boating from 6:00 AM -6:30 PM on Thursday thru Monday


In order to help meet a portion of the Department wide $11 million reduction this 2011/12 fiscal year, and a $22 million reduction in fiscal year 2012/13 as outlined in AB 95, which was passed by the Legislation and signed into law by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in March 2011, several Inland Empire State Park units will be implementing a Service Reduction Plan.  In order to realize significant savings to help meet this budget reduction while limiting impacts to the many visitors who enjoy our local State Parks, various weekday park closures will occur starting October 1, 2011.




All vessels entering Lake Perris SRA will be inspected for standing water and Quagga mussels.  We do not want you to fail this free inspection.  Please click this link for details on how you can ensure that your vessel will pass.


Click on
Quagga Inspection Guidelines


Notice:


Due to the threat of the Goldspotted Oak Borer spreading throughout San Diego County and possibly spreading into Riverside County, no oak firewood will be allowed into Lake Perris SRA. Wood can be purchased at the park or you can bring other species of firewood, such as pine or eucalyptus. For more information, contact park staff at (951) 940-5600.



Lake Perris has lowered its group camping, group picnic,
and equestrian camp fees.  Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, having a company picnic, having a family reunion camp out, Boy or Girl Scout retreat, or church event  Lake Perris can accommodate your group!


CLICK HERE 

For our new reduced fees for
group picnic, group camp, and equestrian camp rates.
 

 


ATTENTION BOATERS:

 Beginning April 1, 2009 all vessels entering Lake Perris will be inspected for Quagga and Zebra Mussels.Only clean, drain, and dry boats and equipment will be acceptable for inspection upon arrival to the park.  We want you to pass inspection and recreate on our lake.  Please click the link below to know all the rules and regulations to prepare your vessel before coming to the lake for inspection.  If you fail inspection you will not be able to launch for 7 days. 

Click here for information about Lake Perris Inspection rules and guidelines    

 Click here for more information about Quagga Mussels, and quagga infected bodies of water


Attention Campers!! It's Time to Pick Your Favorite Campsite at Lake Perris!! We are now Site Specific!


 Lake Perris is seeking volunteers to work as Camp Hosts or as Museum Docents.  Contact the Park office at (951) 940-5600

 Lake Elevation:  1555' (2-10-09)

The recreation area is located 11 miles south of Riverside via Highway 60 or I 215. 

17801 Lake Perris Drive
Perris, California 92571
Latitude/Longitude: 33.8375 /-117.1400
Elevation:  1560 feet

Bald Eagle Counts Scheduled for December-March 2012 Volunteers Needed


Please join us for our annual Eagle count at Lake Perris SRA.

December 17th

January 14th

February 11th

March 10th

The meeting place will be the Museum.  Meeting time will 08:00 we will be at the monitoring sites from 09:00 until 10:00 and go back to the museumfor a quick wrap-up and be finished by 10:30.

 

People should bring appropriate clothing to be outside for the duration of the monitoring. It will be rain or shine. Bring water and snacks, binoculars and or spotting scopes.  The park does not have any to loan out out. 

RELATED LINKS

Read about The Land and Natural Resources of Lake Perris

The Regional Indian Museum offers a look into the lives of the native peoples who lived in the area before the Spanish habitation.

Read the Park Activities to see what recreation that Lake Perris offers daily.

Do you have concerns about what you heard about the water level or quality of water at Lake Perris? Visit Lake Concerns

Lost? Do you need directions to the park or to see where things are located in the park? Then visit Directions and Park Maps

Fees and Passes: For information on entry fees and yearly passes to Lake Perris

Park Rules

Camping and Horse Camp, Group Camp and Group Picnic

Boating, Watercraft, and Skiing

Fishing Information

Hunting at Lake Perris. This includes the dates of our season as well as bag limits when they apply.

Accessibility: How is Lake Perris trying to meet ADA requirements?

Off Road Vehicles: Since you can't use them at Lake Perris, where can you ride them?

Frequently Asked Questions

·Park Information

  • Hours of Operation:

  • Park Office Telephone:

    (951) 940-5600

  • Available Online Reservation:

    Upcoming Weekend: YES

    Within 2 Weeks: YES

    Updated: 2/7/2012 2:09 AM
  • Region

    Inland Empire

    County

    Riverside

  • Max Camper Length:

    31 Feet

    Max Trailer Length

    31 Feet

Park Hours

Open 5 days a week

Closed every Tuesday and Wednesday

Park Hours
6:00AM - 8:00 PM


Lake Hours
6:00 AM- 6:30PM 

Fees are still collected at the self-pay device even if no one is at the gate. Have exact change.

Campground Information:

Check-in begins 2:00 p.m. 
Check-out: 12:00 noon
Call 1-800-444-7275 for Reservations

No camping on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday Nights except for Thanksgiving

 

Contact us


For general questions, crime / public safety reports,
 Call  951-940-5600

You may also email us
your question or concern:

Click to send an email

For camping reservations
Reservations: 1-800-444-7275
(TDD: 1-800-274-7275)
www.reserveamerica.com
Reservations require 48 hours notice.

 Questions on the Reservation Process

 Click For Group Camp, Group Picnic

Museum:
Open Saturday and Sunday
10:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m.
Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.


Fishing Boat and Pontoon Boat Rentals

Marina Phone: 951-657-2179