Outdoors
Lakes near Perris
25 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
25
Closest
4.1 mi
Lake Perris
Within 10 miles
4
Reservoirs
13
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 25 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 4.1miLake Perrisreservoir
- 6.5miRailroad Canyon Reservoir
- 8miCanyon Lake
- 9.9miMystic Lake
- 11.4miPoorman's Reservoirreservoir
- 11.9miLake Elsinore
- 12.1miSunnymead Ranch Lakereservoir
- 12.8miLake Mathewsreservoir
- 12.9miLee Lake
- 13.1miSan Jacinto Reservoirreservoir
- 13.5miDiamond Valley Lakereservoir
- 16.4miLake Evans
- 17.3miSkinner Reservoirreservoir
- 21.7miLake Norconian
- 23.3miSeven Oaks Reservoirreservoir
- 24.3miPrado Reservoir
- 25miUpper Oso Reservoirreservoir
- 25.2miVail Lakereservoir
- 25.5miLake Fulmor
- 27miLake Mission Viejo
- 28.5miIrvine Lakereservoir
- 29.5miLake Forest Keys
- 29.5miTrampas Canyon Reservoirreservoir
- 29.9miLake Forest One
- 29.9miRattlesnake Reservoirreservoir
Straight-line distance from the center of Perris; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Many reservoirs are drinking-water supplies with no swimming or body contact. Look for a designated swim beach.
Green, scummy or paint-like water can be a toxic blue-green algae bloom. Keep kids and dogs out and check the county advisory.
Boat launches often need a day pass or inspection for invasive mussels, and anglers 16 and older usually need a state fishing license.
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Questions
What is the closest lake to Perris?
Lake Perris, about 4.1 miles from the center of Perris.
How many lakes are near Perris?
25 named lakes are within 30 miles, 4 of them within 10 miles.
Are the lakes near Perris natural?
13 of the 25 are reservoirs made by dams; the rest are mapped as natural lakes. Swimming rules differ, so check each one.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.