Inland Empire District
All this and more in the Inland Empire!
The parks of the Inland Empire District provide places to picnic, hike, camp, water ski, fish, ride a bike, ride a horse, explore nature, rock climb, discover cultural artifacts, and enjoy many other active and passive recreational activities in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties!
Our Mission
To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
Public Involvement
There is a wide range of volunteer opportunities, including trail maintenance, camp hosting, docents for museums, and research opportunities. Please check out our Inland Empire District Volunteer Page for more info.
Our Parks
The Inland Empire District manages California Citrus State Historic Park, Chino Hills State Park, Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Mount San Jacinto State Park, Providence Mountains State Recreation Area, San Timoteo Canyon, Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, and Wildwood Canyon.
DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
TEL (951) 443-2423
FAX (951) 657-2736
17801 Lake Perris Drive
Perris, CA 92571
Kelly Elliott- District Superintendent
District Offices are open Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm.
California Citrus State Historic Park 
Park Hours: October-March: 8:00am-5:00pm Daily
April-September: 8:00am-5:00PM Monday-Friday and 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday and Sunday
Day use fee: $7
Visitors Center is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm.
(951) 780-6223
Enrique Arroyo, Park Manager
Park Hours: October–March: 8:00am - 5:00pm Daily
April - September 8:00am-7:00pm Daily
Day use fee: $10
Discovery Center: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm.
(951) 780-6223
Enrique Arroyo, Park Manager
Lake Perris State Recreation Area 
Park Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm Daily April 1-Oct 31
7:00am-7:00pm Daily Nov 1-March 31
Day use fee: $10 per vehicle (9 persons or less per vehicle).
Effective Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Monday: Day use fee will be $20 per vehicle on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday weekdays. Senior and Disabled Discounts are available.
Boat Launch fee: $10
Entry Fees apply for all entry into park.
(951) 940-5600
John Rowe, Sector Superintendent
Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness 
Park Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Daily
Day use fee: $10 per vehicle
Day hiking permits are available on the front porch at Idyllwild (No Fee)
Please contact The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway for tramway tickets and info, including scheduled maintenance closures.
(951) 659-2607
Mike Dippel, Sector Superintendent
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area 
Home of Mitchell Caverns
Park Hours: September - June, 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday-Sunday and Holiday Mondays.
(Closed July & August, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.)
Day use fee: $10 per vehicle
Tours of Mitchell Caverns can be booked by calling (760) 928-2586.
Park office: (760) 928-2586
Ryann Gill, Sector Superintendent
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area 
Park Hours: 6:00am-9:00pm Daily April 1-Oct 31
7:00am-7:00pm Daily Nov 1-March 31
Day use fee: $10 per vehicle, except as follows:
Effective Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Monday: Day use fee will be $20 per vehicle on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday weekdays.
Boat Launch fee: $10
Nature Center Hours: April 1-Sept 30: 10:00am-4:00pm Thurs and Sun, 10:00am-6:00pm Fri and Sat
Oct 1-March 31: 10:00am-4:00pm Fri-Sun
(760) 389-2303
Ryann Gill, Sector Superintendent
Wildwood Canyon State Park Property 
Park Hours: 7:30am to Sunset
(951) 940-5600
John Rowe, Sector Superintendent