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Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Park · Perris · Riverside County · California
Are dogs allowed at Lake Perris State Recreation Area?
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on unpaved trails and on the sand (beach areas) because the water is used for municipal drinking water, and not allowed on Allesandro Island or the Bernasconi Beach area. Dog may go on your boat, but can NOT have any body contact with the water at any time.
- Leash
- Required
- Maximum leash length
- 6 feet
- Official restrictions
- Dogs not allowed on unpaved trails and on the sand (beach areas) because the water is us…
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Official restrictions | Dogs not allowed on unpaved trails and on the sand (beach areas) because the water is used for municipal drinking water, and not allowed on Allesandro Island or the Bernasconi Beach area. Dog may go on your boat, but can NOT have any body contact with the water at any time. | [1] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Leash | Requiredagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feetagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Leaving your dog alone | Not allowedagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
Rules in every California state park
- Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and physically under your control at all times.
- Dogs may not be left unattended. Overnight campers must keep dogs in a tent or vehicle.
- Unless an area is specifically designated for dogs on leash, dogs are not allowed in buildings, undeveloped areas or on trails.
- Clean up after your dog.
- Proof of vaccinations and a valid dog license may be required.
Source: [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked October 26, 2026
Location
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, 92571 · Riverside County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by California State Parks. Official page
Sources
- Visiting State Parks With Your Dog (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area | Dogs Allowed? Yes | Dogs not allowed on unpaved trails and on the sand (beach areas) because the water is used for municipal drinking water, and not allowed on Allesandro Island or the Bernasconi Beach area. Dog may go on your boat, but can NOT have any body contact with the water at any time.
- Visiting State Parks With Your Dog: statewide rules (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.
See something out of date? Rules change. If what you saw on site differs from this page, suggest a correction for Lake Perris State Recreation Area or email corrections@dogpolicies.com. We re-verify against the official source, usually within a week, and log the result on the accuracy page.
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Lake Perris State Recreation Area (Perris, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed on unpaved trails and on the sand (beach areas) because the water is used for municipal drinking water, and not allowed on Allesandro Island or the Bernasconi Beach area. Dog may go on your boat, but can NOT have any body contact with the water at any time. Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/lake-perris-state-recreation-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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