Lake Perris State Recreation Area

Alcohol - Alcoholic beverage consumption is PROHIBITED in all Day-Use Areas of the park. Violators are subject to citation and possible ejection from the park. (CCR T14 4326).

Inflatable Rafts - Non-U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices such as inflatable floats, boats, pool toys, tubes, rafts, loungers and kayaks are prohibited. 

Drones - The use of powered unmanned aircraft, drones, or other remote controlled aerial devices is prohibited within the park's boundaries.

Campfires - Campfires are only permitted in the campground in park-provided fire rings. Open ground fires are not permitted.  

Motorized vehicles - Motorized vehicles driven in the park (e.g., cars, motorbikes, miniature motorcycles, and golf carts) must be registered with the DMV and have a street-legal license plate. All vehicles must obey posted speed limits. the speed limit in the campgrounds is 15 mph.   

Vending/Concessions - The vending and selling of items, food, or services within park boundaries is prohibited without a permit or contract with the State.

Dogs - Dogs are permitted on all trails but must be on leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the water. Dogs are not allowed on Alessandro Island.   

Fishing - Anglers must possess a California State Fishing License inorder to fish at Lake Perris. Fishing is prohibited in any designated swim area and from any launch ramp, courtesy dock, or from a boat moored to the courtesy doc.

Day Use Parking - Parking is allowed in designated spaces only. No double parking is allowed and vehicles may not park in pull-through spaces at the launch ramps unless pulling a trailer. Please keep vehicles on the pavement at all times. Driving off-road is prohibited except for the launching of sail and hand-powered watercraft. Vehicles must display disabled plates/placards when parking in disabled spaces. Vehicles displaying disabled plates/placards may park on the beach at Sail Cove.  

Hunting- Hunting is only allowed in the designated upland hunt zone. The designated Lake Perris hunting area is Lake Perris Designated Upland Hunting Map Only shotguns may be used in these designated areas; shooting in other areas of the park is prohibited. All hunters must park in hunter's lot and sign-in. Shooting hours are from 6:00 a.m. until sunset. Only three rounds permitted in a shotgun at one time (Must have plug). Valid California State Hunting License is required at all times. An Upland game stamp is required for dove, pheasant and quail. Lake Perris upland hunting follows the same season that CA Department of Fish and Wildlife publlishes.

Boating - Lake Perris Boating Rules are as follows:

• A California Boating Card is required for anyone under the age of 61 to operate a boat in California's waters, which includes Silverwood Lake, Lake Perris, and all other inland waterways as well. Learn more at http://californiaboatercard.com/
• No vessel shall launch that has not been inspected for dreissenid mussels or have a properly attached inspection re-entry seal.
• No vessel shall attempt to launch which has failed inspection and/or is subject to a dry-out period.
• No person shall tamper with an inspection seal
• Vessel operators must follow all CCR-Title14 and applicable Boating Laws, Lake Perris Posted Orders, Harbors & Navigation Laws and Federal Inland Navigation Rules.
• Direction of travel is counterclockwise (except vessels under sail, kayak, or canoes).
• Maximum speed limit on the lake is 35 MPH.
• 5 mph zones are non-directional. 5 mph zones are from shore line to buoys and on the east end (island side) of the lake, due to hidden hazards and shallow water in that portion of the lake.
• 5 mph max speed and running lights are required during restricted visibility, before sunrise, and after dark.
• Vessels are not allowed within 50 feet of posted swim areas.
• Free style/Trick riding is not permitted. This includes but is not limited to: 360’s, 180’s, submarining, jumping boat wakes within 100 feet of a vessel.
• All persons, except water-skiers (etc.), must be in the passenger compartment while vessel is under way.
• BOW, GUNWHALE OR TRANSOM RIDING IS PROHIBITED!
• Dogs are not allowed on the beach, in the water or on the island. Dogs are allowed on vessels but not in the water.
• Shoreline refueling is Prohibited, Refuel in parking lots - Protect our water and our beaches.
• ALCOHOL possession and consumption is allowed from your vessel only. You may not bring alcohol on shore in day use areas. Alcohol is also permitted in your registered campsite.
• Boating Under the Influence (BUI) will be subject to arrest and booking into County Jail.
• Boaters are required to know and follow all California State boating laws, even if not listed above.

 A full list of the park's posted orders is available here: LAKE PERRIS POSTED ORDERS