State Parks Near Menifee, California
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of Menifee. The closest is Lake Perris State Recreation Area, about 12 mi north of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area12 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 13parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 18pets allowed
State parks near Menifee, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Menifee; driving distance is usually longer.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Perris State Recreation Area →California Citrus State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for California Citrus State Historic Park →San Timoteo Canyon Park Property
Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for San Timoteo Canyon Park Property →Wildwood Canyon Park Property
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wildwood Canyon Park Property →Palomar Mountain State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, fishing, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Palomar Mountain State Park →San Onofre State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for San Onofre State Beach →San Clemente State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for San Clemente State Beach →Doheny State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Doheny State Beach →Mount San Jacinto State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount San Jacinto State Park →Chino Hills State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Chino Hills State Park →Crystal Cove State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Crystal Cove State Park →Carlsbad State Beach
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Carlsbad State Beach →Corona del Mar State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Corona del Mar State Beach →South Carlsbad State Beach
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for South Carlsbad State Beach →Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include surfing, horseback riding, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area →San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park →Leucadia State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Leucadia State Beach →Moonlight State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Moonlight State Beach →Huntington State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Huntington State Beach →San Elijo State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for San Elijo State Beach →Cardiff State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cardiff State Beach →Bolsa Chica State Beach
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Bolsa Chica State Beach →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Menifee
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi north · Campground listed
- Palomar Mountain State Park 29 mi southeast · Campground listed
- San Onofre State Beach 31 mi southwest · Campground listed
- San Clemente State Beach 31 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Doheny State Beach 33 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Menifee
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- California Citrus State Historic Park 20 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Wildwood Canyon Park Property 25 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Palomar Mountain State Park 29 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- San Onofre State Beach 31 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 13 more in the list above
Swimming near Menifee
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- San Onofre State Beach 31 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- San Clemente State Beach 31 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Doheny State Beach 33 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Crystal Cove State Park 38 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 10 more in the list above
Hiking near Menifee
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- California Citrus State Historic Park 20 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- San Timoteo Canyon Park Property 20 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Wildwood Canyon Park Property 25 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Palomar Mountain State Park 29 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Fishing near Menifee
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi north · Fishing listed
- Palomar Mountain State Park 29 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- San Onofre State Beach 31 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- San Clemente State Beach 31 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Doheny State Beach 33 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Menifee
What is the closest state park to Menifee?
Lake Perris State Recreation Area is the closest, about 12 miles north of Menifee in a straight line. Next are California Citrus State Historic Park and San Timoteo Canyon Park Property.
How many state parks are near Menifee?
22 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Menifee have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Palomar Mountain State Park and San Onofre State Beach. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Menifee?
Yes, at 18 parks, including Lake Perris State Recreation Area, California Citrus State Historic Park and Wildwood Canyon Park Property. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Menifee?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Temecula, CA14 mi south
- Near Riverside, CA21 mi northwest
- Near Mission Viejo, CA28 mi west
- Near San Clemente, CA30 mi southwest
- Near San Bernardino, CA32 mi north
- Near Oceanside, CA33 mi south
- Near Ontario, CA34 mi northwest
- Near Anaheim, CA35 mi west
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.