Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

Alcohol - Alcoholic beverage consumption is PROHIBITED in all Day-Use Areas of the park. Violators are subject to citation and possible ejection from the park. (CCR T14 4326). 

Inflatable Rafts -  Inflatable floats, boats, pool toys, tubes, rafts, loungers and kayaks are prohibited. *Does not pertain to kayaks, inflatable boats, paddle boards or float tubes outside the swim area.

Drones - The use of powered unmanned aircraft, drones, or other remote controlled aerial devices is prohibited within the park's boundaries.

Campfires & BBQs - Campfires are allowed in the campground in park-provided fire rings. Use of charcoal is allowed in park-provided grills in the campground and designated picnic areas. Portable charcoal barbeques, ground fires, or other portable wood-burning fire pits or devices are not permitted due to potential fire danger. Use of personal propane gas grills, stoves, lanterns, and heaters are allowed.  

Camping - A maximum of three vehicles (including towed vehicle) are and 8 persons are allowed to occupy a family campsite. onsecutive occupancy limits for all campgrounds at Silverwood Lake SRA are as follows: April 1 – September 30: 14 consecutive nights, October 1 – March 31: 30 consecutive nights.

Scuba Diving - Scuba Diving is prohibited at Silverwood Lake SRA.

Dogs - Dogs are permitted on all trails but must be on leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the water.  

Fishing - Anglers must possess a California State Fishing License inorder to fish at Silverwood Lake. Fishing is prohibited in any designated swim area, from a vessel within the area designated as the marina, and from any launch ramp, courtesy dock, or from a boat moored to the courtesy doc.

Day Use Parking - Vehicles parked within the park must remain on the pavement at all times. Parking off-road and within a designated campsite is prohibited. Parking in the Sawpit Boat Lot is restricted to vehicles displaying proof of payment of State Park Boat Fees when posted. Vehicles parking outside the park are restricted from parking along off/on-ramps and in emergency parking zones. 

Hunting- Hunting is prohibited at Silverwood Lake SRA; possession of firearms, bows and arrows, slingshots, or other weapons is prohibited. 

Boating - Silverwood Boating Rules are as follows:

• A California Boating Card is required for anyone under the age of 61 to operate a boat in California's waters, which includes Silverwood Lake, Lake Perris, and all other inland waterways as well. Learn more at http://californiaboatercard.com/
• No vessel shall launch that has not been inspected for dreissenid mussels or have a properly attached inspection re-entry seal.
• No vessel shall attempt to launch which has failed inspection and/or is subject to a dry-out period.
• No person shall tamper with an inspection seal
• The maximum speed on the lake is 35mph
• 5mph is the maximum speed within buoy lines, before sunrise or after sunset, during restricted visibility
• Water skiing, wake boarding, inflatables and all other towable aqua planes may only be towed behind a vessel in the open zone at the north end of the lake. No towing in the channel.
• All vessels must travel in a counterclockwise direction in the open zone at the north end of the lake
• No vessels shall enter buoyed swim areas
• Submersible vessels are not allowed
• Vessels shall not operate if the lake has met maximum capacity.
• Vessels with less than 6 inches of freeboard may not operate in gale warning conditions (wind 39mph +)
• No vessel shall operate in full gale wind conditions (55mph +)

A full list of the park's posted orders is available here: SILVERWOOD LAKE POSTED ORDERS