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Lake Skinner Recreation Area
Winchester / Temecula
Dog Friendly
🐎 Equestrian
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🏕️ Camping
🏞️ Lake Views
👨👩👧👦 Family
Riverside County reservoir park with fishing, camping, equestrian trails, and a marina.
Lake Skinner Recreation Area is operated by Riverside County north of Temecula. The reservoir is a major fishing and camping destination with a marina, group sites, an equestrian campground, and trails connecting to the Santa Rosa Plateau region.
🌟 Why Locals Love It
Quieter than Diamond Valley with better camping.
What to Expect
Families, anglers, equestrians.
💡 Good to Know Before You Go
No body contact with water (it's a drinking-water reservoir).
📍 Local Tip
Reserve the equestrian campground if you've got horses.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round.
Notable Features
Marina
Equestrian camp
Drinking-water reservoir
Amenities
Restrooms
Showers
Picnic Area
Parking
Trails
Campground
Boat Launch
Marina
Fishing Dock
Horse Staging
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