Lake Elsinore is the largest natural freshwater lake in Southern California and is set against the Ortega Mountains. Boat launching is available at Seaport Launch and water recreation along Lakeshore Drive (just 2 miles from the campground).

The Seaport Boat Launch provides the Elsinore Lake Pass for your convenience along with a few boating items such as flags, water toys and shoes, tow ropes, and personal flotation devices (life vests).  There is no California Department of Fish & Game fishing licenses sold at the Seaport Boat Launch.  The Seaport offers 4 lanes for your use.

Along the 700 block of Lakeshore Drive, you will find 3 designated fishing areas, a beach area for wading, restrooms, volleyball and picnic areas, shaded structures, and barbeques for your use.

In addition the list below provides phone numbers to other activities / facilities around Lake Elsinore that you and your family are sure to enjoy.

 

Jet Ski Rentals

951-660-0703 or 951-660-0705

Skydiving

951-245-9939

Skateboarding / Roller Skating

951-674-9000

Motocross Park

951-515-4518

Baseball (Storm Minor League)

951-245-4487

Outlet Mall

951-245-4989

Resort & Casino

951-674-3101

Vineyards (11 wineries)

951-699-3626

Palomar Observatory

951-678-1233

Historic Downtown (open-air market)

951-245-8847

PGA Golf Course

Currently Under Construction

 

FISHING:
The fishing at Lake Elsinore is amazing; the Lake offers Carp, Largemouth Bass, Catfish, White and Black Crappie, Bluegill and a variety of pan fish. There is NO trout available at Lake Elsinore.  You can call the Seaport Boat Launch for the most recent fish report. 

Anglers 16 years of age or older must purchase a California Department of Fish & Game fishing license and all regulations are strictly enforced.  For all fishing regulations, visit the California Department of Fish & Game. The limit for all species is five fish per person per day.

While fishing is not offered directly from our campground, at the moment, you may fish at other locations around the lake at the designated fishing areas. There are 3 designated fishing areas along Lakeshore Drive. 

Fishing from the City launch ramps and docks is prohibited and cleaning fish on the waters shoreline is prohibited, except in designated areas.

CAMPING:
There are currently 120 RV or tent sites which have electric and water hookups.  There are 10 RV only sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups.  There are 51 tent sites with water available.  Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.  To make reservations please call (800) 416-6992 or click here for more information .

JET SKI RENTALS:
From May thru September Sea-Doo rentals will be available near the Seaport Boat Launch facility hosted by Six Day Watercraft Rentals.  For more information on their rates and hours of operation you may call (951) 660-0703 or (951) 660-0705.

LAKE RULES :

  • The Lake hours are sunrise to sunset. 
  • All watercrafts must travel in a counter-clockwise direction outside the slow/no wake zone. 
  • Maximum speed limit is 35 MPH in the High Speed Zone on holidays and weekends between Memorial Day thru Labor Day. 
  • There is no speed limit in the High Speed Zone during all other days.
  • No anchoring is permitted outside the No Wake Zone.
  • Boaters shall keep a valid Lake use Pass on the vessel at all times.
  • No swimming is permitted from public beaches. 
  • Wading waist deep is allowed only in designated areas.
  • No diving on watercrafts or other objects; Please be aware of shallow waters.
  • No Alcohol is allowed on the beaches.
  • Littering is not tolerated; please place trash in appropriate receptacles.

For more information on Elsinore Rules, please visit www.lake-elsinore.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ FEES:
Each watercraft will need to purchase a Lake Use Pass; you will find the rates below.  All passes are nontransferable or refundable, and valid only on Lake Elsinore.  You may purchase an annual lake pass from the City of Lake Elsinore, Monday through Thursday during normal business hours of 8am to 5pm and on Fridays between 8am to 4pm, at: City of Lake Elsinore, 130 S. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.

 
Boat Launching: $10

Per Trailer, Per Day

 
Lake Use Pass: $10

Per Vessel, Per Day

  $25

Annual- Residential; Per Non-Motorized Vessel

  $35 Annual- Non-Residential; Per Non-Motorized Vessel
  $100

Annual- Residential; Per Motorized Vessel

  $175

Annual- Non-Residential; Per Motorized Vessel

  $350

Annual- Commercial Residential Business, Per Vessel

  $500

Annual- Commercial Non-Residential Business, Per Vessel

 

Senior Citizen Discount- 10% off annual passes only per vessel

 

 

Seaport Boat Launch
951-245-9308

500 Lakeshore Drive
Lake Elsinore, CA

Camp Gatehouse
951-471-1212

Camp Reservations 800-416-6992




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