Lake Perris Campground

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Lake Perris, Riverside County, California
Lake Perris, Riverside County, California

Lake Perris Campground

Riverside County


Lake Perris Campground

Lake Perris Campground, also known as Luiseno Campground, is within the Lake Perris State Recreation Area, 11 miles southeast of Riverside. The lake is popular for boating and fishing, swimming and windsurfing. In the summer, the lake's new Waterpark features colorful inflatable floating play structures (adults $15, children $10, seven and under $5).

RV Camping and Tent Camping at Lake Perris Campground

Lake Perris Campground has areas designated for either tent camping or for RV camping. The 177 tent camping sites are in four loops (Quail (2), Road Runner, and Bobcat). The 254 RV campsites are located in 2 loops, Coyote and Deer. The RV area have electric and water hook-ups available. Lake Perris also offers 7 primitive Equestrian Campsites separate from the main campground. There are also 6 Group Campsites.

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Lake Perris Campground Basics
Lake Perris Campground Location: Interstate 215 to Ramona Expressway east, or
Exit 65 off Hwy 60 and Moreno Beach Dr. to Vía Del Lago
Elevation: 1,650 feet
Mileage from Gateway City: Riverside - 22 miles
Escondido - 61 miles
Number of Campsites: 431
Camping Season: Open year-round
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles and Tents per Site: 3 motorized vehicles
Additional fee per night for 2nd and 3rd vehicles
Pets: On leash, always attended, not allowed om beaches, in water or on designated trails
Operated by California State Parks
Lake Perris SRA: (951) 940-5600

Lake Perris Campground Reservations
Reservations: Lake Perris Campground reservations are available online, from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of your date of arrival.
Maximum Length of Stay: 15 days between June 1 and November 30, otherwise 30 days
Maximum RV/Trailer Length: 31 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: A number of campsites are accessible along with many park facilities
Fees: Tent campsites - $35
Hook-up sites - $45
Equestrian sites - $25
Campground Map: Lake Perris Campground Map
Reservations: Lake Perris Campground Reservations
- includes a $7.99 reservation fee
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM,
Check-out: Noon

Lake Perris Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic tables, fire rings, many sites with hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, amphitheater
Showers: Yes, coin operated
Dump station: Yes, free for those camping
Attractions near Lake Perris Campground: Enjoy the exhibits in the fascinating Ya'l Hek'l Regional Indian Museum. Head over to Big Rock for rock climbing (at your own risk). Go swimming at either of the lake's two swimming beaches. Fish for bass, catfish, crappie, trout, and redear sunfish.

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Lake Perris Campground Group Sites

Lake Perris Campground has 6 group campsites a short distance from the main campground. Each site can accommodate up to 100 people and 20 vehicles. Sites feature shade ramadas, picnic tables, a kitchen area with counters and a sink and BBQ grill. There are no electric connections in the group area. Upon arrival check in at the main campground (Luiseno Campground).
Group Campground Map
Fees: $300 per night
Reservations: (listed as "Group Standard" on the website) Lake Perris Campground Reservations

Lake Perris Group campground, Riverside County, CA

Lake Perris Group Campground

Lake Perris Campground Equestrian Sites

Lake Perris Campground has 7 primitive equestrian campsites. Each site has a fire pit, picnic table and 2 corrals. Watering troughs are available. Piped water is available along with chemical restrooms. Reservations cover 8 people and 2 horses per site. Dogs are not allowed on the trails. Sites can usually accommodate 2 vehicles with trailers or 1 vehicle with trailer and an RV. For more information see Horse Camping.
Fees: $25 per night
Reservations: Lake Perris Campground Reservations






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Fishing and Boating at
Lake Perris

Fishing is popular at Lake Perris. The lake is stocked with Alabama spotted bass, along with rainbow trout, channel catfish, and Florida bluegill. The lake also has a healthy population of largemouth bass. There are also black crappie, carp, and crayfish. Bow Fishing is now allowed at Lake Perris.

All kinds of boating are permitted on Lake Perris. Jet skis, pleasure cruisers, ski boats, fishing boats, and patio boats are often seen on the lake. After several years with no full-service marina, things have finally changed. Rentals of boats began in summer 2024.

Riverside County
Attractions and Activities

Riverside County has a wide range of recreation areas and great attractions. Campers staying at Lake Perris Campground are close to many of these popular destinations.


Lake Perris Campground Regulations

  1. Fires are only permitted in provided fire rings.
  2. Quiet Hours run from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  3. Generators may only be operated between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
  4. Pets must be kept on leash and always attended. Pets must be confined to tent or vehicle at night.
  5. Drains in RV loops are for gray water (sink water) only.

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