Reservation Availability

Beginning on April 1, 2009, and continuing until further notice, Lake Perris SRA will inspect all vessels for Quagga Mussels prior to entering the park. 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, along with a 2,000-acre reservoir.

Chino Hills State Park is a premier open-space area in the hills around the Santa Ana Canyon and is a critical link in the Puente-Chino Hills biological corridor. The park's 14,100 acres of rolling, grassy hills and valleys are dotted with stands of oaks and sycamores and a place where people can find peace and solitude in a natural setting. Recreational opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding on over 90 miles of trails, or a visit to the historic Rolling M Ranch barn. Visitors can also enjoy a trip to the Discovery Center, featuring exhibits on wildlife and biological diversity and an accessible nature trail. Park Closure - The park will close for at least 48 hours following rain of more than one quarter inch. High clay content in the soil causes “greased” trails and roads. Use during this time makes hiking, bicycling and equestrian activities hazardous and causes severe rutting of trail and road surfaces. The park is also closed during times of extreme fire danger, when the National Weather Service announces a Red Flag Warning.

Saddleback Butte State Park was established in 1960 to preserve its high-desert Joshua tree woodland. To the east of the campground and picnic area rises 3,651-foot Saddleback Butte. Key park attractions are the short self-guided Dic Dowen Nature Trail, the Peak Trail climbing 1,000 feet to a dramatic view across the Western Mojave Desert, a Visitor Center featuring natural and cultural history displays, and the unique Joshua Tree/Creosote habitat found only in the Mojave Desert. Springtime brings a show of wildflowers that varies yearly, and fall has clear skies and pleasant temperatures. Summer days are hot but nights are warm with excellent stargazing. Wildlife includes Mountain Bluebirds, Kit Foxes, and the federally-threatened Desert Tortoise.