State park

Lake Perris State Recreation Area

Lake Perris State Recreation Area is a state park in Riverside County, California, 11 miles from Perris. Day use costs $10 per vehicle ($9.00 senior 62+). Hours: Summer Hours (Mar 9 - Nov 2): 6 AM - 10 PM daily Boating Hours: 6 AM - 7:30 PM Winter Hours (Nov 3 - Mar 9): 7 AM - 8 PM.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Photo: Doc Searls, CC BY 2.0

Lake Perris State Recreation Area map

Lake Perris State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Lake Perris State Recreation Area has 4 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to Lake Perris State Recreation Area costs $10 per vehicle ($9.00 senior 62+). Hours: Summer Hours (Mar 9 - Nov 2): 6 AM - 10 PM daily Boating Hours: 6 AM - 7:30 PM Winter Hours (Nov 3 - Mar 9): 7 AM - 8 PM.
No, day use at Lake Perris State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area is 11 miles from Perris. It is 18 miles from Riverside.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
Yes, Lake Perris is open to swimming at Lake Perris State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Lake Perris State Recreation Area is 11 miles from Perris. It is 18 miles from Riverside.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Lake Perris State Recreation Area

Lake Perris State Recreation Area has 4 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Lake Perris Loop Trail (8 mi loop, moderate) Multi-use loop around the reservoir

What to see

  • Rock formation Big Rock Climbing area on east shore

Swimming

  • Lake Perris