Reflection Lake RV Park & Campground

The Great Outdoors

If it’s recreational activities you’re looking for on your RV rental vacation, then Lake Perris State Recreation Area is the first place you should go. It’s less than half an hour's drive away when you’re camping at Reflection Lake RV Park & Campground. There are plenty of fun activities to choose from no matter which season you visit. Lake Perris offers opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving as well as motorized or non-motorized boating. Plus, there are sandy beaches where you can dry off in the summer sunshine. During the cooler seasons, hiking is the main activity, and there are seven rolling trails which range from three to nine miles in length. While you hike, you can look out for plant species and wildlife. Alternatively, bring a picnic to the lake or browse the area’s museum of Native American artifacts.For a little more rugged landscape, turn your campervan rental towards the forested slopes of the Sierra Nevada. You’ll soon arrive at Mount San Jacinto State Park, a 14,000-acre park which hosts a section of the famous Pacific Crest Trail as well as the second-highest peak in Southern California. The majority of the park is made up of dense pine forests which are threaded with trails. You can lace your boots and hike into the wilderness during the hiking season or put on your skis and snowshoes in the wintertime. There are trails climbing Mount San Jacinto, but you can also reach the summit with the help of Palm Springs Aerial Tramway from Chino Canyon. Mount San Jacinto State Park is also a hotspot for wildlife watching and bouldering.Another inspiring place to add to your RV camping itinerary is Chino Hills State Park. Set between the rolling hills of Southern California, with rich biodiversity and over 90 miles of quiet trails, Chino Hills State Park offers outdoor lovers the chance to escape into nature. There are trails suitable for hikers of all levels, but the best way to explore this vast natural area is by bicycle. So, remember to do some hill training before you book an RV in Riverside County. While exploring, you can keep an eye out for mountain lions and bobcats on the ground or California quail in the sky. The park is home to over 200 wildlife species and many protected plants.

Explore the Area

While you're motorhome camping, you can also spare a day or two for visiting local attractions. One of the closest cities to Reflection Lake RV Park & Campground is Hemet. Although it’s far from a metropolis, this small city hosts a number of historical and cultural attractions, including a prehistoric site, children’s museum, and science center. There’s also a good selection of Mexican and American style grills, Italian restaurants, and Asian cuisine. Plus, you can stock up on supplies to take back to your San Jacinto campground.Something that all the family can enjoy is a visit to the Western Science Center. Opened in 2006, this is a natural history museum which displays the natural journey of California from Ice Age times right up to the present day. Inside, you can find the fossils that were excavated from Diamond Valley Lake and other sights in the surrounding region. You can see the raining walls of a 19th-century building, browse temporary and permanent exhibitions, and watch an educational film in the interactive theater. With museums like this one at your fingertips, you’re certain to learn something new while you’re RV camping at Reflection Lake RV Park & Campground.