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Lake Skinner Recreation Area
Splashpad Re-Opening March 5, 2021
Rescheduled for 2022
Dates to be Announced
Lake Skinner is home to this wonderful annual event, but this year is rescheduled for covid safety issues.
Visit the event website to stay updated.
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.
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.
PARK HOURS
Day Use Hours
6 a.m. to sunset | Daily
Camp Hours:
6 a.m. to sunset | Sunday-Thursday
6 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday-Saturday & Night before Holiday
Splash Pad Hours
Opens for the season on March 5, 2021
PARK BROCHURE
Download this brochure of Lake Skinner Recreation Area.
FEES
Camping: $30-50 per night
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. Observed park holidays can be found here.
 Welcome sign at Lake Skinner |
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 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 |
 Splash pad at Lake Skinner |
 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 |
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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Fishing
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Camp Store
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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
TROUT STOCKING SCHEDULE
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February 9, 2021
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February 16, 2021
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February 23, 2021
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March 2, 2021
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March 9, 2021
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March 16, 2021
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March 23, 2021
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.