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Lake Skinner Recreation Area
Nestled in the rolling hills of Winchester, CA, beautiful Lake Skinner Recreation Area offers visitors expansive natural vistas and invigorating recreational opportunities, including camping, picnicking, splash pad, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and fishing. All boating activities must be non-body contact (no swimming, skiing, etc.)
For day trips, Lake Skinner offers two shade shelters, picnic benches and barbecues throughout the park for picnics and other gatherings. Camping sites offers picnic benches and fire rings. Most away-from-home needs can be met with a visit to the well-stocked camp store.
First-Time Boater Registration
Inspections and decal issuance by appointment only. Call 951-926-1541 to make an appointment.
Ready for Birding Adventure?
Here's a handy field guide to Lake Skinner's 80 most common bird species among the 200+ species that call Skinner home.
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 Welcome sign at Lake Skinner |
 Brodiaea Pulchella |
 Fishing at Lake Skinner |
 Angler w large fish at Lake Skinner |
 Pontoon boat on Lake Skinner |
 Boat launch at Lake Skinner |
 Temecula Balloon & Wine Festival |
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 Sunset at Lake Skinner |
 Foliage along Lake Skinner |
 Ceanothus Tomentosus |
 Trail map kiosk at Lake Skinner |
 Kids enjoying splash pad at Skinner |
 RV camping at Lake Skinner |
 Temecula Balloon & Wine Festival |
 Cirsium Proteanum |
 Large shelter at Lake Skinner |
 Abronia Villosa Aurita |
Watch this one minute jam-packed video of fun things to do!
Click above to reserve a campsite at Lake Skinner
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PARK HOURS
Day Use Hours
6 a.m. to sunset | Daily
Camp Hours:
6 a.m. to sunset | Sunday-Thursday
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Friday-Saturday & Night before Holiday
Splash Pad Hours: April 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Tuesday -Sunday & Holiday Mondays
(closed non-holiday Mondays for maintenance)
and Multi-Species Reserve
Interpretive Center
2022-23 Fish Stock Schedules are here! Dates for Lake Skinner trout stocks can be found at the bottom of this page!
Lake Skinner is seeking Camp Hosts! If you are interested or need more information, please call (951) 955-2264, or e-mail: dnewell@rivco.org.
PARK BROCHURE
Download this brochure of Lake Skinner Recreation Area.
Camping: $30-50 per night
(click the green fee box above for more details)
Day use: $6 per adult | $3 per child (12 and younger)
Fishing: $10 per adult – per day
$8 per child (12 and younger) – per day
Boat Launch: $7
Pets: $2 each, per day
Sewage Dump Fee: (non-camper): $20
Current license, registration, and insurance is required when camping. For more information, please contact Guest Services.
DON’T MOVE A MUSSEL!
Prevent the spread of Quagga and Zebra mussels!
Recreation activities are restricted at Lake Skinner to help prevent the spread of quagga and zebra mussels:
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No Body Contact/Swimming
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No Floatation Devices
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Fishing equipment Inspections required upon entry
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Vessel inspections required upon arrival to launch
Visit: wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives
/Quagga-Mussels or invasivespeciesinfo.gov
/aquatic/invertebrates/quagga-mussel.
To learn more about RivCoParks’ quagga containment and prevention program, please read the full policy Here.
To Learn more about RivCoPark’s Vessel Requirements, please read the full requirements Here.
FEATURES
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199 Full Hook Up Sites (Water, Sewer, and Electricity)
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18 Developed Sites (Water and Electricity)
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40 Developed Sites (Water Only)
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Camp Store
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Fishing
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Boating
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Boat Rentals
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Hiking
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Biking
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Running Trails
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Laundry Facilities
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Splash Pad
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Horseshoe Pits
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Showers and Restrooms/Toilettes
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Amphitheatre
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Group Camping
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Playgrounds
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Day use shade shelters
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Picnic Tables and BBQ's
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Annual day use passes available
ADDRESS
37701 Warren Road, Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-1541
PARK RULES
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Bicycle riders must wear helmet
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No solid floor tents on grass
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No ground fires allowed
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Drones are not permitted in the park.
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No more than 6 occupants and 2 vehicles per site
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Maximum stay of 14 days within a 28-day period
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No fireworks
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No firearms
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Do not remove, deface, or disturb any part of the park features or wildlife
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Do not gather firewood in the park
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Do not attach anything to trees
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Pets must be kept on controlled leashes (Maximum leash length – 6 feet)
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Do not leave pet(s) unattended
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Clean up promptly after pet(s)
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16 and older must have valid State fishing permit
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For a full detailed list of our rules please visit this link.
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December 19, 2022 - 825 lbs trout
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January 4, 2023 - 825 lbs trout
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January 18, 2023 - 825 lbs trout
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February 1, 2023 - 825 lbs trout
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February 8, 2023 - 825 lbs trout
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March 1, 2023 - 825 lbs trout
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March 15, 2023 - 825 lbs trout
click box above for rules.