Family & Group Camping and Picnicking
(continued)
• Maximum length of stay: 15 days between June I
and November 30; 30 days between December 1
and May 3l.
• Campfires are permitted only in fire rings and
grills. Open ground fires are not permitted.
• Campsites should be left clean and free of
vandalism. All litter must be deposited in a • If you are unsure of any laws pertaining to
trash receptacle.
• Drains in R.V. loops are for gray water (sink
water) only, not sewage. Sanitation stations are
available near the nature corner north of the
campground office.
Boating and Watercraft
• Vessel and watercraft operators must be 16 years
of age or older.
• Direction of travel is counterclockwise in the 35
mph zone (except for vessels under sail).
• All persons except water-skiers must be in
the passenger compartment while vessel is
underway. NO BOW RIDING! No swimming from
boats!
• At all times an observer at least 12 years old in
the towing vessel must be in a position to watch
the skier. An orange flag must be displayed when
a skier or equipment is in the water.
• Only wake boards, water skis and aquaplanes
may be towed with a ski rope.
• Do not tow rubber rafts or other inflatable
devices behind a watercraft at any time.
• NO WAKE! Use idle speed from shore to buoys.
Entire east end of the lake is 5 mph only.
• Maximum speed on lake is 35 mph. Speed before
sunrise is limited to 5 mph; running lights are
required. Vessels must be off the lake by sunset.
• During restricted visibility (fog, etc.) the speed
limit is 5 mph, and running lights are required.
• Vessels are not allowed within 50 ft. of posted and holidays.
swim areas.
• Current boat registration, tags and CF# must be
affixed to the vessel. A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)-
approved fire extinguisher must be on board.
Each person on board must have a USCG-
approved Type 1, 2 or 3 personal flotation device
WE hope you enjoy your visit to lake perris and will return soon.
•
(PFD) available on board the vessel. All children
11 and under must wear PFDs at all times.
Boats must have a whistle or other sound-
producing device on board.
• Jet skis, wave runners and two-stroke engines
are allowed.
• Kite surfing is not allowed due to the defined
direction of travel in the lake.
watercraft use, ask a lifeguard or ranger.
• Federal Inland Navigation Rules apply on Park Regulations
the lake.
SWIMMING
• Never swim alone.
• All children under 14 must be supervised by an
adult.
• Please swim near lifeguard stations in
designated swim areas only.
• Coast guard-approved lifejackets are
reccommended for non-swimmers and children.
• No glass, dogs or children in diapers are allowed
on the swim beaches.
Pets
• Pets must be leashed (6’ or less), caged, or in a
tent, motor home or vehicle at all times. They
must not be left unattended. Please clean up
after your pets.
• Pets are allowed on watercraft but may not have
any body contact with the water at any time.
Pets are NOT allowed on Alessandro Island or on
beaches.
• If you see a loose pet, inform a park
employee so that the animal can be taken
to the animal shelter.
REGIONAL INDIAN MUSEUM & PARK EVENTS
• The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it is open some weekdays
• Lake Perris SRA offers many programs for youth:
Junior Lifeguards, Junior Rangers, Aquatic
Adventure Camp, nature walks, campfire
programs and more.
• Call (951) 940-5600 for more information.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA (951) 940-5600
Nestled between Moreno Valley and Perris, Lake Perris SRA provides a place to escape the bustle of city
life and the heat in the summer. Many recreational activities are enjoyed at Lake Perris SRA such as: Hiking,
biking, water skiing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, horse back riding, camping and picnicking.
other electrical device that emits sound must be
• If you have an emergency, call 911. If you turned off. Please be considerate of other campers
observe any violation of these rules, please tell and keep any noise contained within your
a uniformed employee at an entry kiosk or at the campsite. Your cooperation is appreciated.
campground kiosk (please provide the location of • Campsites are site-specific. Call 800.444.7275 for
the problem). reservations. Campsite changes are not allowed.
• Speed Limits: Please obey all posted speed limits. • Campsites fees include one vehicle. Any vehicles,
The speed limit in the campground is 15 mph. up to the maximum of three, will be charged an
• Possession and consumption of alcoholic extra vehicle fee for each day they are in the park.
beverages is prohibited in all day-use areas. • Each child under 18 years old wanting to camp
• Motorized vehicles driven in the park (i.e cars, at Lake Perris without adult supervision must
motorbikes, children’s miniature motorcycles and provide the campground staff with a permission
golf carts) must be registered with the DMV and slip. It must be signed by a parent or guardian,
have a street-legal license plate. and show two working telephone numbers. A
• Your campground or day-use receipt must parent/guardian must be available for contact by
be displayed in the lower left corner of your Lake Perris staff.
windshield (driver’s side). (Continued on back page)
• Parking is allowed in designated spaces only. No
double parking is allowed and vehicles may not
park in pull-through spaces at the launch ramps
unless pulling a trailer. Please keep vehicles on
the pavement at all times. Driving off-road is
prohibited except for the launching of sail and
hand-powered watercraft.
• Vehicles must display disabled plates/placards
when parking in disabled spaces. Vehicles
displaying disabled plates/placards may park on
the beach at Sail Cove.
• All park wildlife and plants are protected. Please
do not feed, harass or injure wildlife. Do not cut
trees or other plants, or collect downed wood.
Family & Group Camping and Picnicking
• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. During quiet
hours all radios, televisions, generators and any
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CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275
(TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov.
ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting
California State Parks at (800) 777-0369, or 711, TTY relay service.
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