Bogart Park

The Great Outdoors

One of the top spots for recreational activities in Riverside County is Lake Perris State Recreation Area. Fortunately, it’s less than 40 minutes' drive away when you’re camping at Bogart Park. The area offers a wide range of activities both on land and on the water. You can choose to bring a picnic to a shaded table, lounge on the sandy beaches, or swim in the lake. There are also opportunities for snorkeling or scuba diving and motorized or non-motorized boating so you can explore a larger section of Lake Perris. Back on the land, the recreation area offers seven hiking trails of up to nine miles in length. There’s even a Native American heritage museum where you can learn about the former inhabitants of the forest.For something a little less developed and a little more isolated, you can take your campervan rental west to Chino Hills State Park. Spread across 14,000 acres of open hillsides, Chino Hills is a hub of biodiversity and the perfect place to relax in nature. Although facilities are basic, the park boasts over 90 miles of multi-use trails which are best explored by bicycle. You can spend an entire day paddling the park’s lush hills, looking for wildlife, or investigating the diverse range of plant species. If you keep your eyes upwards, you may spot California quail, owls, or red-tailed hawks. Chino Hills is a natural haven for over 200 species of wildlife, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.Another highlight of the region is Mount San Jacinto State Park which sits alongside the rugged slopes of San Bernardino National Forest. One of the key features of the park is the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Chino Canyon. This carries passengers to the summit of Southern California’s second-highest mountain, Mount San Jacinto. A ride on the Aerial Tramway affords spectacular views of the surrounding forests, but anyone who prefers to take a tougher route can step onto the park's trail network. There are trails that range from moderate to challenging, some of which are suitable for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during the snowy season. The park also hosts a bouldering area and approximately 180 miles of the legendary Pacific Crest Trail. You can park your RV rental somewhere safe and discover Mount San Jacinto State Park on foot.

Explore the Area

When you book an RV in Riverside County, you’ll have multiple city attractions to add to your itinerary. The small cities of Riverside and Hemet are both just a short drive away and host a number of family-friendly museums, parks, and entertainment facilities. Meanwhile, just five miles south of Bogart Park is the small city of Beaumont where you can find a mixture of rustic country restaurants and classic Mexican/American bars and grills. In Beaumont, you’ll also be able to stock up on food, gas, and other conveniences.The perfect place for visitors of all ages is the Western Science Center in Hemet. The museum opened in 2006, and inside, you can discover the natural history of California, from the Ice Age to the present day. Among other permanent and temporary exhibitions, visitors can see the fossils which were once buried beneath Diamond Valley Lake or excavated from Joshua Tree National Park. The museum also hosts the remnants of 19th-century local buildings and an interactive movie theater which is sure to hold the kid’s attention.Whether you want to examine aircraft in Riverside’s March Field Air Museum or uncover prehistoric petroglyphs in the center of Hemet, you won’t run out of things to do while you rent a camper near Bogart Park in California.