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	Lake Perris Campground       33°52'33''N  117°10'35''W Elevation 1684'
		Lake Perris - Fishing, swimming, boating	Hiking in the meadows	Topographic map of area Click to enlarge for printing.
	Access:	The recreation area is located 11 miles south of Riverside via Highway 60 or I-215.
	Facilities:	412 sites, Boating, Dump Station, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Nature Trails, Picnic Area, Restrooms ,Showers, Convenience Store, Swimming.
	Season:	Open year round - Crowded on summer weekends.
	Fees:	3/1 to 11/30 $28, 12/1 to 2/28 $23
	Nearby Hiking Trails:	The park area has nature trails. Several hiking trails pass through the area.
	Nearby 4x4 Trails:	Unknown.
	Comments:	Two hundred years ago, when the first overland immigrants from Mexico passed through this area under the leadership of Captain Juan Bautista de Anza, they saw a fertile valley, well watered by springs and even a small river that ran into San Jacinto Lake. Now, the river has been diverted and several of the springs have dissapeared. Lake Perris was built in the early 1970's as the last reservoir in the California Water Project to provide drinking water to Southern California residents. Nestled between Moreno Valley and Perris, Lake Perris SRA provides a place to escape the heat in the summer and to escape the bustle of city life all year round. There are many recreational activities to enjoy at Lake Perris SRA such as: Hiking, biking, water skiing, boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming, horse back riding, camping and picknicking. We also have the Regional Indian Museum that is open on weekends and Wednesdays. Take this opportunity to leave behind the stress of the city, leave the T.V.'s and video games behind and reconnect with your family. Lake Perris has hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters. Rainy weather is limited almost completely to the months between November and April. The area lies at a crossroads of weather influences. Coastal fog (and smog) comes from the west, while “Santa Anas”—strong, hot dry winds—come from the deserts to the east and northeast.
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	Managing Agency:	California State Parks
		This information is generally reliable, but not guarranteed. Use this information at your own risk. All outdoor information and conditions are subject to change without notice. Whenever possible, call the managing agency for a current update.