Lake Perris Horse Campground
The campground is currently open and accepting reservations. Check-in is after 2:00 p.m. and check-out is at noon. Maximum stay is 15 consecutive nights during peak season (June 1 through November 30) and 30 nights total per calendar year.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 10:23AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...High temperatures as hot as the upper 90s to 108 and low temperatures as warm as the upper 60s to mid 70s. Hottest conditions expected Thursday through Sunday. * WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread moderate to localized major HeatRisk. Elevated low temperatures will limit overnight relief from the heat.
About
Lake Perris Horse Campground is a primitive equestrian camping area within Lake Perris State Recreation Area, located 11 miles south of Riverside in Perris, California. The campground features 7 sites specifically designed for horse camping, with each site equipped with a fire pit, picnic table, two corrals, and nearby watering troughs for horses. Chemical restrooms and drinking water are provided, though there are no showers or hookups at the horse camp itself. The horse camp is situated off Alta Calle Road, past the main Lake Perris Campground, and offers generally accessible campsites with accessible parking and an equestrian mounting platform for riders with mobility needs. Sites can typically accommodate 2 vehicles with trailers, 1 vehicle with a trailer and 1 self-contained RV, or up to 3 vehicles maximum. A three-lane dump station is available at the campground entrance for RV users. Reservations are made through ReserveCalifornia and can be booked 2 days to 6 months in advance. Same-day walk-in camping is accepted when availability exists, with walk-ins limited to 2 consecutive nights without a prior reservation. Each site requires a minimum of 1 horse and allows a maximum of 2 horses.
Directions
Located 11 miles south of Riverside via Highway 60 or I-215. Address: 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571. The horse camp is off Alta Calle Road, past the main Lake Perris Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 31ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| kathy.bacha@parks.ca.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (951) 940-5603 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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