Lake Skinner (Riverside County Park)

Ben

Amazing playground great views good parking lots great splash pad great place to go to with or without kids there are a few trails bathrooms are nice to there’s tables with shade great place for a picnic very clean too definitely recommend to stop by if your in the area

Leanna Guenther

The campground was ok, but the bathrooms there were not heated, so it was cold when we used the toilets and showers. The electricity went out in the middle of the night one night, when the tremors dropped into the upper 40s or low 40s, so it was really cold in our camper. It was off for most of the night and most of the following day. They also won't let you use kayaks unless they are sit in kayaks, so we couldn't use ours, which was very disappointing. The whole reason we went tgere was to fish. And they charge an extra $15 per person per day fee to fish there, on top of the normal fishing license fee, even just to fish from shore. And to add extra days to your reservation, you have to pay an $8 admin fee each time in addition to the $50 per night camping fee. On the plus side, it was pretty quiet there, and nice scenery of the mountains.

christina cook

1st time here. And this place did not disappoint us! Its nestled in the rolling hills of wine country! Wineries are down the road! They have a big lake store, Endless hiking possibilities, biking trails, massive lake for fishing, boating, canoeing. Out houses on trails! Can you believe it? I was shocked to see that. But the camping areas are very very nice. Lots ans lots of beautiful green grass. This is the place they hold the balloon and wine fest every year. Very kid and dog friendly. They do warn about poison Oak. I haven't seen any, but they said its more out near the small mountains and deep in the hiking trails. I took pictures of the maps so you can see the camping possibilities. But dont let the map confuse you! Consider the map is split in half, the right side is a shrunk down version of Lake Skinner, the left side is more of what its really like. Almost forgot.... the price is excellent for a 2 day 3 night stay a little over 100 bucks 😀 We will definitely be coming back here again.

Law Offices

I love Lake Skinner because it is such a beautiful location and an easy Uber ride to wine tasting if you choose to go there. Our RV Group returns every year and it is always pleasant. Cell phone coverage is tough so bring satellite internet if you have it.

K . W

We love going to Lake Skinner and have been trailer camping there for a few years now, usually for a weekend at least every other month. I'll break down our overall experience below. Camping: The trailer sites are decent, though they are somewhat packed in there. Not too bad but just know you will be close to your neighbors. We usually camp with friends and book sites facing each other. Another thing we've noticed is that getting a site on the outskirts of the camp ground you're in is better than being in the middle. There are some prime spots that get booked quickly once available. Also important, some sites have large shade trees and some have no shade at all. Stuff to do: The splash pad is amazing for those hot summer days, and seems to be the hot spot of the park. Both kids and adults have a great time hanging out here. Bring a couple towels and a beach blanket, some chairs, a cooler with food and drinks, a football/frisbee/whatever to play with, and you've got yourself a day of staying cool and having fun outside. Can't beat it! There's also a playground the kids like to visit, and of course the lake itself. Be aware there's no bodily contact allowed with the lake, but it's a good time walking on the trails all around it, fishing, and going boating if you have one or rent one. Whether you go to Lake Skinner just to camp, go fishing, hang out at/on the lake, spend the day at the splash pad, or have a picnic in the park, you're sure to have a fun and relaxing time. Highly recommend camping here or visiting for the day.