Lake Perris SRA

State Recreation Area

11th Annual Lake Perris Holiday Boat Parade

“Lights on the Lake”

Saturday, December 5th

5:00 PM -9:00 PM

Free Admission

Enjoy the Holiday Spirit by competing or attending our annual holiday boat parade. Prizes will be awarded to the best boats decorated with lights. All Contestants will receive 2 nights free camping and 2 free day use / boat entry passes (Over $100 value)

Categories are: Power less than 20’, Power over 20’, Sailboats & Kayak, and Best of Show. All contestants and spectators will receive free admission to the event. There will be food for sale, music, and Santa Claus will surely stop by for the kids. If you have any questions or would like to enter as a contestant please call 951-940-5600 or email Ken Gordon at kgordon@parks.ca.gov

Lake Perris Service Reduction
Service reductions

As outlined in Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s September 25, 2009 announcement to keep State Parks open, Lake Perris SRA is implementing a Service Reduction Plan in order to meet a portion of the $14.2 million budget reduction the entire Department is faced with this fiscal year. 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 November 1, 2009. In order to maintain high quality service and public safety standards during high-peak visitor use periods experienced during the warmer summer seasons, weekends and holidays we must reduce services during slower non-peak visitor use periods such as weekdays during the winter and spring seasons.

Starting November 1st, 2009 Lake Perris will be closed to public and vehicle entry for day use and camping every Tuesday and Wednesday each week until March 31, 2010. The Park will be open for day use Thursday through Monday and any holidays each week until March 31, 2010. Camping is not available on Monday nights because of the Tuesday and Wednesday closure. Park Day Use hours are now 7am – 6pm (current hours 6am – 8pm). Starting April 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 – Park returns to being open 7 days a week with Day Use hours changed to 6am to 8pm (current peak season hours 6am-10pm). Lake Perris Sector Office will return to being open Monday – Thursday with the first 3 Fridays of each month closed due to furlough days.

Although Lake Perris is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Silverwood Lake located approximately 40 miles away off of Highway 15 near Wrightwood is open on Tuesdays. Silverwood Lake is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information about Silverwood Lake please call 760-389-2281.

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.

Click here for more information about Quagga Mussels and Inspections

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

Boaters, picnickers, campers and fishermen flock to enjoy the sparkling waters of Lake Perris today, but can hardly imagine the changes that have occured here.

Two hundred years ago, when the first overland immigrants from Mexico passed through this area under the leadership of Captain Juan Bautista de Anza, they saw a fertile valley, well watered by springs and even a small river that ran into San Jacinto Lake. Now, the river has been diverted and several of the springs have dissapeared.

Lake Perris was built in the early 1970's as the last reservoir in the California Water Project to provide drinking water to Southern California residents. Nestled between Moreno Valley and Perris, Lake Perris SRA provides a place to escape the heat in the summer and to escape the bustle of city life all year round. There are many recreational activities to enjoy at Lake Perris SRA such as: Hiking, biking, water skiing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, horse back riding, camping and picknicking. We also have the Regional Indian Museum that is open on weekends and Wednesdays. Take this opportunity to leave behind the stress of the city, leave the T.V.'s and video games behind and reconnect with your family.

Weather

Lake Perris has hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters. Rainy weather is limited almost completely to the months between November and April. The area lies at a crossroads of weather influences. Coastal fog (and smog) comes from the west, while “Santa Anas”—strong, hot dry winds—come from the deserts to the east and northeast.

Burrowing Owl

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

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.

Visit our Calendar of Events for information on events at Lake Perris, such as children's fishing derbies and lifeguard tryouts.

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

Internet Service
Wireless Internet Access

At Lake Perris the only area so far with a clear signal is in the Lake Perris Sector Office Parking Lot by the Perris Gate Entrance. We are sorry but at this time service does not extend into the campground or down by the beach areas.


Lake Concerns The Land Park Fees and Pass Information Park Rules Park Activities (Boating, Fishing, Picknicking, Horse Riding etc) Camping, Horse Camp, Group Camp and Group Picnic Directions and Park Maps Calendar of Events Frequently Asked Questions Accessibility Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Day Hiker's Trails Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos:	Lake Perris SRA State Recreation Area 11th Annual Lake Perris Holiday Boat Parade “Lights on the Lake” Saturday, December 5th 5:00 PM -9:00 PM Free Admission Enjoy the Holiday Spirit by competing or attending our annual holiday boat parade. Prizes will be awarded to the best boats decorated with lights. *All Contestants will receive 2 nights free camping and 2 free day use / boat entry passes (Over $100 value)* Categories are: Power less than 20’, Power over 20’, Sailboats & Kayak, and Best of Show. All contestants and spectators will receive free admission to the event. There will be food for sale, music, and Santa Claus will surely stop by for the kids. If you have any questions or would like to enter as a contestant please call 951-940-5600 or email Ken Gordon at kgordon@parks.ca.gov Lake Perris Service Reduction As outlined in Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s September 25, 2009 announcement to keep State Parks open, Lake Perris SRA is implementing a Service Reduction Plan in order to meet a portion of the $14.2 million budget reduction the entire Department is faced with this fiscal year. 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 November 1, 2009. In order to maintain high quality service and public safety standards during high-peak visitor use periods experienced during the warmer summer seasons, weekends and holidays we must reduce services during slower non-peak visitor use periods such as weekdays during the winter and spring seasons. Starting November 1st, 2009 Lake Perris will be closed to public and vehicle entry for day use and camping every Tuesday and Wednesday each week until March 31, 2010. The Park will be open for day use Thursday through Monday and any holidays each week until March 31, 2010. Camping is not available on Monday nights because of the Tuesday and Wednesday closure. Park Day Use hours are now 7am – 6pm (current hours 6am – 8pm). Starting April 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010 – Park returns to being open 7 days a week with Day Use hours changed to 6am to 8pm (current peak season hours 6am-10pm). Lake Perris Sector Office will return to being open Monday – Thursday with the first 3 Fridays of each month closed due to furlough days. Although Lake Perris is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Silverwood Lake located approximately 40 miles away off of Highway 15 near Wrightwood is open on Tuesdays. Silverwood Lake is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information about Silverwood Lake please call 760-389-2281. 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. Click here for more information about Quagga Mussels and Inspections Attention Campers!! It's Time to Pick Your Favorite Campsite at Lake Perris!! We are now Site Specific! Boaters, picnickers, campers and fishermen flock to enjoy the sparkling waters of Lake Perris today, but can hardly imagine the changes that have occured here. Two hundred years ago, when the first overland immigrants from Mexico passed through this area under the leadership of Captain Juan Bautista de Anza, they saw a fertile valley, well watered by springs and even a small river that ran into San Jacinto Lake. Now, the river has been diverted and several of the springs have dissapeared. Lake Perris was built in the early 1970's as the last reservoir in the California Water Project to provide drinking water to Southern California residents. Nestled between Moreno Valley and Perris, Lake Perris SRA provides a place to escape the heat in the summer and to escape the bustle of city life all year round. There are many recreational activities to enjoy at Lake Perris SRA such as: Hiking, biking, water skiing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, horse back riding, camping and picknicking. We also have the Regional Indian Museum that is open on weekends and Wednesdays. Take this opportunity to leave behind the stress of the city, leave the T.V.'s and video games behind and reconnect with your family. Weather Lake Perris has hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters. Rainy weather is limited almost completely to the months between November and April. The area lies at a crossroads of weather influences. Coastal fog (and smog) comes from the west, while “Santa Anas”—strong, hot dry winds—come from the deserts to the east and northeast. 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 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. Visit our Calendar of Events for information on events at Lake Perris, such as children's fishing derbies and lifeguard tryouts. 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 Internet Service Wireless Internet Access At Lake Perris the only area so far with a clear signal is in the Lake Perris Sector Office Parking Lot by the Perris Gate Entrance. We are sorry but at this time service does not extend into the campground or down by the beach areas.	Park Features Icon Legend Max Camper Length: 31 Feet Max Trailer Length: 31 Feet Upcoming Events County Riverside Region Inland Empire Park Hours Summer Hours March 8th through November 1, 2009 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Watercraft off of the water by sunset. CHANGE OF HOURS AND OPERATION NOTICE Starting November 1st 2009, to March 31st 2010 Our operation will change: Open Thursday – Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Campground closed Monday-Wednesday Bernasconi open Thursday- Monday Call our office at 951-940-5600 for more details Fees are still collected at the self-pay device even if no one is at the gate. Have exact change. Check-in begins 2:00 p.m. Check-out: no later than 12:00 noon. Because of the check-out time we can not check you into a campsite earlier than 2:00 pm Contact For General Information (prices, directions etc. Can not take money.) Office Phone: 951-940-5600 Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday and all state and federal holidays. For Family Camp Reservations Reservations: 1-800-444-7275 (TDD: 1-800-274-7275) www.reserveamerica.com Reservations require 48 hours notice. Questions on the Reservation Process For Group Camp, Group Picnic Museum: Open Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Fishing Boat and Pontoon Boat Rentals Marina Phone: 951-657-2179 California Reminds Boaters and Water Users: Don't Move a Mussel!