Came here to hike and I ended up not hiking at all. It was pretty hard finding hiking spots as I didn't really see any useful signs of where they were, I was driving around like a goof. I'm sure the trails are nice but it would be useful for first timers to have some signs somewhere! Last time I went was a Friday morning and it was super dead, not much to do in the area. Not bad for a simple stroll though, walking along the lake is nice. read more

Nice little place to fish an relax. They have a little Marina store where you can buy firewood food and anything that you have left behind while your camping.. we like this place so much!!! read more

I spent the day at the park with family. It was too cold to enjoy the water but it was a great place to have a birthday party. The picnic areas provide for a lot of space to play games with the kids and really have a lot of fun outdoors with the family. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean for a public park so that was a definite plus. Since the park didn't close until 8pm we were able to watch the sun set over the lake which was a beautiful experience. The park also has campgrounds where many people park their RV's for a few days. You can't see the RV's from the main picnic area so no need to worry about any eye sores ruining the beautiful view of the lake and surrounding mountains. When the tide is low the lake can be a bit smelly but the majority of the time it's a great park for fun and relaxation with the family. There is a $10 entrance fee per car. This is ok when you have a carload of people but for one person I felt it was excessive, especially since I arrived after 4pm and the park was closing at 8pm. It would be great if the rates dropped at half day. Most people who frequent the park usually come with their families so definitely worth it. read more

Lake Perris - Parks Near Me - Perris, California

Lake perris is fun. I jet ski there often. The time that lake is open is also nice. Its cheaper than lake elsinore.

This lake is absolutely beautiful! It is 8,800 acres bound by three low ridges. The Bernasconi Hills, the Russell, Apuma and Armada Mountains. You can see snow capped mountains in the far background of San Jacinto Mountains. There is tourist spot called the Alessandro Island that apparently attracts one million people a year. You can walk, fish, birding, hiking, rock climb, swim, and camp. They have pontoons and fishing boats for rent. The bathrooms here are well kept and stocked with TP. There are hundreds of picnic tables with stationary BBQ grills. It does cost $10.00 to park per car. Summer hours are from 6am-10:00pm. Winter hours are from 6am-8pm. We didn't see anyone catching anything. Javier was very helpful explaining the different areas to us as well as where you can catch specific fish. Apparently there are a lot of Carp there. I will absolutely be coming back here. I just wish there were more trash cans around. read more

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This place is a shit hole. The water is dirty, they don't clean up the weeds, they don't enforce any of the rules. I think that's why a lot of people like coming here. It's in Moreno Valley. That should tell you a lot. Don't bother coming on a weekend, it's over ran with people. That leave the trash everywhere. Maybe it would be nicer if people cared about it, but not even the rangers do. read more

The good is that it's a nice lake. The bad is the workers aren't very friendly. Unless they pick and choose who they're going to be friendly with. I'm big on hospitality especially when I'm spending my money. I don't think I'll camp there again. The vibe was not for me. read more

The campsites have lots of garbage, and are not scenic at all. Worst of all, the park rangers run a scam where they ticket every single car at a campsite EVEN if you are registered properly. And if you raise it with the rangers office they tell you you have to contest it in court. Absolute scam. Do not come to riverside. read more

There are many reasons I go here (about 2 miles from my house) but mostly to do my daily morning hike. Good trails at Hunters Parking Lot and trail up near Horse Camp. Also taking Ramona Expressway to Davis Rd, drive up to where it is blocked, hike further up to a dirt road that goes West. Different places to hike here. read more

Great recreational lake. Great for hiking, bike ridding. I came here with a meet up group and hiked 6+ miles. I also saw some men on a boat that caught a huge bass as we were walking by. Great family environment. I will be back.9 read more

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The internet said it was a free fishing day in CA and this is a state park. Drove over an hour to get here and they say you need a license here and wanted to charge $20 for parking to not fish because I do not have a license. Trash and debris line the roads around the park. There are few trees. It is a man made reservoir and not a lake. Fake lake. There were packs of very sletchy people in the parking lots and no staff in certain lots and police presence was fleeting. As a father, take my advice and steer clear of this s*** hole and go somewhere else. read more

Mmmhhhhmmmm I love this place so much been coming Lake Perris since I was small. A lot has changed as far as the water when I was younger you were able to get in the water , I would definitely say the quality of the water has changed drastically , unfortunately not in a good way. You are no longer allowed in the water. But the walk is beautiful they have this very long and I mean LONG walk that's a straight shot to the other side. Really nice , but lots of birds so you know what that means ! You might get pooped on. They also have horse back riding and a small museum there. Lots to do. read more

Lake Perris - This is the cleanest area I could find at Lake Perris - Parks Near Me - Perris, California

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Been a long time since I have been here and I was impressed with how much the lake has filled up. I like going here during the cool months to shore fish for bass and I usually catch and release a couple. The shoreline has a bit of trash and I know they were cleaning up from the weekend and it is a shame that "some people" don't clean up after themselves and I know that it is everywhere. There is a cool paved bike/walking path that goes all around the lake and I road it with my eBike and it was approx 9-10 miles round trip. The path was nicely clean and well kept up. So looking forward to do this again as you could not ask for a better place to bike and fish. The cost is $10 to get in for day use and there is camping available. read more

Just recently went here. very nice Lake ,But they need to enforce the rule much better regarding safety rules. too many times I've seen jet skies going the wrong way ,Jet skier are park on the launch ramp unattended and kids are jumping off the launch ramp Docks as I wait for them to move out off the water very dangerous for the kids to play around the launch ramp while boats are going in and out. really need to enforce the rule for the kids safety... read more

My husband's family has a tradition of coming out here during Thanksgiving (for the past 30 years or so). They usually stay overnight a few days in their trailers (not really considered camping). Lake Perris is actually an artificial lake made in the 1970s. The State Recreation Area sits between Moreno Valley and Perris. My husband tells me that back in the day, there was absolutely nothing out there, but as you enter the park now, there are a lot of new housing communities. The park gets busy during summer months. So since 2005, I've been coming here during Thanksgiving. We never stay the night though. It's a decent place. You can go walking, biking, boating etc. Dogs are allowed at the park. Reservations are needed for the campgrounds. Their camp areas vary though. Sometimes, you are just looking at lots of dirt. If you score a site with a view of the water then that would be ideal. There are camp rangers that go around to make sure everyone is following the rules (loud music, hanging up lights etc.) If it wasn't my husband's family tradition to come here, I'm not sure if I would really come here on my own time. It's not really a park I would have a BBQ or set up a picnic for an event. Overall, it's okay and the restrooms are clean enough. 12/100 Reviews for 2014. read more

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the "people" here are robots, and badly programmed ones at that. It was 8:01pm by the time I got to the boat tag station and the park staff told me they could not tag my boat because I was past the 8:00pm deadline. I told them I was waiting for my kids who were in the restroom and they said I should have driven over to the tagging station and gotten it tagged while I left my young kids in the restroom by themselves. GREAT ADVICE. I asked the staff in the entrance stations a few minutes later and they essentially told me the same thing even though I could tell the "robot" wanted to try and be human by helping me out. now they have to spend more time and money inspecting my boat the next time I go. Anyways, these people are dumb. end of review. read more

$10 entrance fee Floaties are not allowed unless swimmer has a floatation vest. Beach grilling is allowed only with propane grills, no charcoal grilling allowed. Charcoal grilling is allowed in picnic areas or on grass. Leashed pets are allowed. Lots of gopher holes in the grassy area, watch your ankles. Park officers/life guards regularly patrol the beach area, they are there to help, listen to them. Alcohol is not permitted. Picnic sites are first come first served. It can get windy on the beach so be sure to secure your pop ups Majority of guest arrive around lunch time, come early (8am) to secure your perfered spot. read more

Good fresh air,just a small part of beach,little kids enjoy more then big kids.parks are inside with swing slides...

First time here with my kids and we had wonderful time. We got to the area around 11:15am (Sunday) and waited in a line of cars for about 40mins before reaching the entrance to pay our $10 parking fee. Once after, we drove straight to Lot 4 of the beach, parked at the front right up the sidewalk, and planted ourselves under a shaded tree, swam, and hung around for a few hours. It wasn't overly crowded and there was tons of available parking at the time we arrived. By the time we left at 3:30p, there was no line at the park entrance however there seem to be less available parking spots. Just extra notes - Park staff wore face coverings and were nice. Other beach goers practiced social distancing. All in all, it was a good time and we plan to return. read more

I originally went to Lake Perris because the pools around me were closed. There are a lot of people who go here to do BBQ and play soccer so this place is a great recreational area that I would recommend to your families. I had low expectations for a lake right next to Riverside, but Lake Perris was definitely something else. One problem I had was how far the water was from parking so we had to trek across a bunch of sand to get to the shore. There were a lot of people on the beach, but there were also a lot of different beaches that were next to the shore. The beach felt pretty dirty and the sand in the water was quite muddy. I didn't spend so much time in the water. We took a walk on the shore which was pretty nice. I really enjoyed the scene and the lake was surrounded by hills and wetlands. I recommend walking down the shore if the beach is not something you want to go to. read more

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This lake is disgusting the sand is so gross and the water is disgusting and there are so many fire ants

I had a lot of fun but there are some things that were kind of annoying. Like first of all, the dressing rooms are closed. Second, the women's restroom is full of toilet paper on the floor everywhere!! It might be because there were so much people today. Also, when you go to the lake you HAVE to bring a life jacket if your bringing floats, donuts, etc. Even if you were old enough you still had to bring one, one of the lifeguards was very strict, and literally banned us from bringing the floats in because we didn't have life jackets, we had to wait till about 7 where there was no lifeguard on duty to use the floats. Other than that the scenery was BEAUTIFUL! And when you start to leave, the camping area looks so pretty! read more

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I have been going to Lake Perris since it first opened in the 70's. Sadly, there is a segment of our society who trashes this lake and Lake Silverwood on the weekends much like they do their own country. It's not hard to pick up your trash and put it in a can. If the trash can is getting full let the park staff know. read more

I dont know how this place hasn't got a five start rating yet! Is a great place to fish and camp! such a big lake!!! Fishing is free and is just ten dollars for parking! else where they charge you for fishing , parking and your dog. we went two days ago and caught a carp! Got so many bites and actions! Great lake!!!! we live a hour away but is worth the drive!!! read more

Lake Perris - big magic carp!!!! - Parks Near Me - Perris, California

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Located between the cities of Perris and Moreno Valley is Lake Perris, a man made lake that was completed back in 1973. Although we have taken the scenic drive many times before, our first visit to the lake was on Saturday morning. It was a sunny, cold and very windy which I had to wear 2 sweatshirts and a jacket. Bbbrrr! The entrance fee was $10.00, cash or credit. There was ample parking for January is really not the season for the lake. There were quite a few different sized boats already on the water and people fishing. There's a pathway where you can take a nice stroll, jog or sit on the benches that provide a different scenic view of the lake and hills. The park areas we visited was clean, free of debris and graffiti which made it more enjoyable. As mentioned earlier there is fishing and Lake Perris is apparently known for their largemouth bass. Yum! Depending on the season, the lake also have several other species like catfish, carp, rainbow trout just to name a few. A fishing license is required if fishing. The park also offer picnic sites, a family tent campground and an rv site. For boaters, you can purchase a one day pass (check on their website for cost) to Alessandro Island where they have picnic tables, grills and restrooms, BUT you must have a boat for the island is separated from the park. There is also horseback riding, hiking, rock climbing and swimming. Certain areas serves as a habitat for wildlife and birdwatching! Please do your research before venturing out. The scenery was both welcoming and relaxing. It was awe-inspiring just to sit on a bench with my family and stare at the mountains, watch a family of ducks swim, and listen to the waves. No need to spend big money here. What hides between these hills is something priceless, somewhere where you, your family and or friends can disconnect from the hustle, bustle, of everyday life. read more

Had a wonderful time during Easter Weekend at this site. Very nice view and great vibe. I will definitely visit again n the near future. Site has full electric, water hookup, and fireplace. Free hot showers, and bathrooms. Pretty clean however women's bathroom room near site 221 had unpleasant trash in the stall for 2 days. Other than that I would of given this site a 5 start read more

Lake Perris - Floating in the water with a Floating purchased at the beach. Price ranged $10-$40 (pictured). Beach walking distance from our camp site - Parks Near Me - Perris, California

Since the info isn't clear online, thought I'd save everyone the trouble...LP Recreation is only open for walking and biking for now, until Covid19 restrictions are dismissed. read more

Lake Perris - Parks Near Me - Perris, California

Worst camping experience. We were just here last year but it wasnt like this. The beach is very dirty! The water and the sand. Too much trash, diapers on the sand, small flies on the sand. Cant find a spot for my kid to play in. This will close if they dont take care of it. We stayed 3 nights of hell here. Campground area is nice. But their protocols arent! Its 12 to 1am and people are still playing loud music, rangers very rarely pass. And if they do they will only lower music down and turn it back when the rangers leave. Need more cleaning schedules for restrooms. Some people think they own the whole campground with their loud speakers and microphones its like we were in a club. We went there to experience nature and quietness. The camps 24/7 line is not working. No ones answering. Will definitely NOT coming back again. read more

DO NOT CAMP HERE- UNSAFE CONDITIONS The campground is way too overcrowded. Not all campgrounds in CA are booking at 100% capacity during the pandemic, but here they are. So basically they are not allowing for any safe distance between you and the next campsite. You will be less than 6 feet away from your neighbor. I understand that camping during this time is a risk as it is, but with a trailer and ENOUGH DISTANCE between campsites, it's relatively safe. For this reason, we parked on the right side of our trailer (to allow enough space between us and the next trailer, if we had parked on the left side we would have been a foot away from our neighbor) and we were given a $70 ticket. No directions were given by park staff to accommodate any new precautions, or lack thereof. If I would have known this before we booked, I would have cancelled. Apparently they had just started booking at 100% capacity again the weekend we stayed. Even the park staff I spoke to about the ticket agreed that it was way too crowded and they did not feel safe. The grounds are dirty and loud, broken glass everywhere. Don't get sucked in by the cheap price, it's for a reason. And if you're going for the lake and don't mind being overcrowded, go for it! read more

I stayed at Lake Perris for two days to prepare for a longer camping trip. Attention campers: this is not the place where you go to be in nature. Instead, you'll find yourself awake past midnight listening to the bass and horns of fiesta music. When I went to the group around 12:30am to tell them that they should lower the music, they insisted that their music was not very loud. It seems that groups are used to playing their music loud at this campsite. I think that a visit here would be better for a day trip to the lake. The swim was okay at the beach. The lake was fairly clean, and there is a lot of space to spread out. There is a large number of jet skis and personal boats at this lake which made the swim really noisy underwater. read more

We visited Lake Perris yesterday for the first time. We absolutely enjoyed it. It's a very pretty lake. It's a plus we can bring our dogs. It's $10 to park which is ok. We will definitely go again soon. read more

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I came here to climb, but was super frustrated at the 7:00 PM curfew when the sun doesn't set until 830 at night. I was hit with a $100 fine for having my car parked after the 7:30 PM curfew. There were no signs posted about any curfew, and I had no idea about a fine. I will not come here again to climb. read more

Having done my research the day before coming here, and being excited to see this supposedly clean lake with twenty feet of visibility ("in certain areas"), I can say without a doubt that claims versus the reality are quite dissimilar. I went free diving and regardless of the depth my visibility never went further than seven feet. Anything past seven feet was nothing but a wall of pea green soup. Despite visibility being so limited I recovered about seven beer cans, twelve chip bags, an innumerable amount of dixie cups, and countless other pieces of trash within about a one-hundred yard distance parallel to the shore. It doesn't seem as if anyone who comes here really cares for the environment, nor anyone else's enjoyment of it as I watched more litter being carelessly and selfishly dropped. Though a minor nuisance and not so much a concern, I shall list that the "sand" on the beach is more of a not-so-finely ground and compressed dirt. Where sand quickly brushes off of the feet and leaves no stains, this dirt clings to you for dear life and makes you feel dirty just standing in it. That black, putrid mud that smells of the depths of the most unfavorable regions is thick and overly-present in the water. Atop the black, putrid mud is layers of thick brown-green algae. Great place to bring the kids on a week day for a quiet little get away, though I'd really only recommend it if you have toys such as stand up paddle boards, boats, and jet skis. Don't forget an umbrella, there is little to no convenient shade and the lake goers are full of seedy individuals you'd rather avoid. read more

A place to definitively relax and unwind, must take a bike ride along the whole ark to fully enjoy it

Nice little place to go and take your boat. Much better than puttingstone , The ladies at the front when you check-in really nice. It's not a big place is just a nice little spot to go when you don't want to go to far from home read more

The camping is completely unmanaged. They let people blast music all night. Very disrespectful to everyone there. We took our kayaks to "Sail Cove" where non motorized craft go. It clearly states no swimming yet the place is crammed with people swimming and getting in the way. GO TO THE SWIMMING AREA! Nothing is enforced. It's too bad this is pretty much the only local place like this to go to. read more

I love this lake my parents brought us as kids and now I bring my parents and my kids. Always good memories. So relaxing and fun for everyone read more

I highly do not recommend this place if you have a boat or jet skis, the workers are super disrespectful and so is the manager, I always take my jet skis in and for some reason today it was a really big deal for some odd reason maybe someone before me pissed them off, they were complaining about absolutely everything on my watercraft when there is nothing wrong at all with it, they said I couldn't even have gas or oil in my water craft, you can't ride it without those lol. Very rude and they said I won't be able to go at all for another 8 days. Very very horrible service. Horrible attitude today. read more

I love camping and grew up being taught to be a respectful camper. Always leave your campsite better than how you receive it, don't feed or harass the wildlife. Be considerate of your fellow campers. Like most people, I was afraid it would be "too quiet" during the posted and detailed "quiet time" that is associated with nearly all developed campgrounds. Fortunately, the group central in the campground was extremely considerate of this typically inconvenient "lack of urban noise" by ensuring a tuba was blasting a rhythmic melody at 120dB into the early am. I was floored that it was rudely stopped by park rangers after only several hours. Nothing says "Back to nature" like a drunken frat party. Highly recommended. read more

They have really been trying to clean it up but We The People got to help as well. This is our Lake I know it's my Lake and I love taken my dogs for there morning walks before the heat. Let keep are Lake Clean and allow visitors see how nice LAKE PERRIS is read more