Lake Skinner Campground

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Lake Skinner Campground

Riverside County


Lake Skinner Campground

Lake Skinner Campground is a favorite camping spot for families and friends. Although there is no body-contact allowed with the lake, boating and fishing are popular. Spread over 1,400 surface acres, Lake Skinner is home to bass, carp, trout, catfish, and bluegill. A marina provides boat rentals.

Tucked in the Auld Valley of the Tucalota Hills 12 miles southwest of Hemet., Lake Skinner is part of Riverside County's Lake Skinner Recreational Area.

One of the favorite attractions in the recreation area is Splash Pad, offering a refreshing place to cool off in the summer. The Pad is a large spray ground area with many water spouts arranged like a flower garden The Pad also has a separate, smaller water play area where water gushes from a faucet and comes up from spouts in the ground. Admission is free for park visitors. Other events at the park include family movies, concerts, and star-gazing.

RV Camping at Lake Skinner

Lake Skinner Campground features 257 campsites separated into three sections: A, B, and C. Among all the campsites, 199 offer full RV hook-ups. Another 18 campsites have water and electric hook-ups for RV camping. Some spaces are available for even the largest RV rigs. Electric hook-ups are provided in 20/30/50 amps. Another 40 campsites have only water hook-ups. Tent camping is allowed at all campsites.

Several Group Campsites are available along with primitive equestrian campsites and a group equestrian site.

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Lake Skinner Campground Basics
Lake Skinner Campground Location: 37701 Warren Road, Winchester
Elevation: 1,470 feet
Mileage from Gateway City: Hemet - 24 miles
Riverside - 47 miles
Escondido - 40 miles
Number of Campsites: 257
Camping Season: Open year-round
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles and Tents per Site: 2 motorized vehicles
Either 1 camping unit/RV and 1 tent, or 2 tents per site
Pets: On leash, always attended, $2 each per day
Lake Skinner Recreation Area Map Lake Skinner Recreation Area Map
Operated by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Riverside County Parks
Lake Skinner Park: (951) 926-1541

Lake Skinner Campground Reservations
Reservations: Lake Skinner Campground reservations for are available year-round online.
Maximum Length of Stay: 14 days within any 28-day period
Maximum RV/Trailer Length: no limit
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: #146 and 356
Fees: No hook-up site: $30 per night
Premier no hook-up site: $35
Partial hook-up site: $40 - $45
Premier site with water and electric hook-up: $45
Full hook-up site: $45 - $50
Premier full hook-up site: $50
Weekly and monthly rates are available
Campground Map: Lake Skinner Campground Map
Reservations: Lake Skinner Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out 1:00 PM

Lake Skinner Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic tables, fire rings, many sites with hook-ups
WiFi Lake Skinner WiFi - $3.99/day
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, amphitheater, laundry, camp store
Showers and Laundry: Yes, coin operated
Dump station: Yes, free for those camping
Attractions near Lake Skinner Campground:
  • Visit the marina for boat rentals or bring your own boat and launch from one of two boat launch ramps.
  • Fish along the shore or from a boat.
  • Children have fun on the playgrounds.
  • Head over to the Splash Pad in the summer to cool off.
  • Attend concerts or movies at the amphitheater.
  • Pick your camping needs at the camp store.
  • Enjoy cycling, running, hiking, or horseback riding.
  • Play a game of horseshoes.


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Lake Skinner campground, Riverside County, CA

Lake Skinner Campground

Lake Skinner Campground Group and Equestrian Sites

Lake Skinner Campground has two group camping loops, A & B. Each loop contains 16 sites. A maximum of 16 rigs is permitted per loop with 6 people per rig, making for a maximum of 96 people in each group area. Group areas may be reserved for fewer rigs and people, but all 16 sites must be paid in full. There are discounts for organized youth groups.

Skinner Lake also has equestrian and group equestrian campsites, listed as primitive. The group site can accommodate up to 12 camping units.
Fees: Loop A and B Group Sites - $325 per night
Primitive Equestrian sites - $15 per night
Group Equestrian site - $150
Reservations: (800) 234-7275



Lake Skinner campground, Riverside County, CA

Lake Skinner RV Campground

Reviews from Previous Campers

2024

  • Splash Pad was great for the kids.
  • We were greeted with a friendly smile.
  • Not much privacy between campsites.
  • Campsites are clean.
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Riverside County
Attractions and Activities

Riverside County has a wide range of recreation areas and great attractions. Campers staying at Lake Skinner Campground can head out to explore many of these popular destinations.

Lake Skinner Marina and Boat Rentals

Lake Skinner Marina is open for boat rentals 7 days a week, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Renting fishing boats with motors, pontoon boats, kayak, and canoes.


Lake Skinner Campground Regulations

  1. Fires are only permitted in safe, personal stoves or provided fire rings. No ground fires are permitted.
  2. There is a 10 MPH speed limit on the lake.
  3. Firewood may not be gathered in the park.
  4. Quiet Hours run from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  5. Pets must be kept on leash and always attended. Pets must be confined to tent or vehicle at night. They are not permitted within 50 feet of Lake Skinner high water mark.
  6. Do not attach anything to the trees.
  7. Alcohol

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