Marina guide
Lake Skinner Marina & Boat Ramp
Winchester, Riverside County, CA
Overview
Lake Skinner Marina is the camp store and boat ramp complex at Lake Skinner Recreation Area, 37701 Warren Road in Winchester, northeast of Temecula. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California owns the reservoir and Riverside County Parks runs recreation. It is a fishing lake, not a ski lake.
Marina services
The camp store marina rents boats year-round and sells bait, tackle, ice and supplies. Dry storage is available for boats and rigs. A second ramp (Ramp 2) is close by, with three small shade shelters, about 115 trailer parking spaces and a larger dry storage area.
What boats are allowed
Boats must be at least 12 feet long and 42 inches wide, with 12 inches of freeboard at idle. Kayaks must be at least 10 feet, non-bailing and sit-inside; sit-on-tops, inflatables, jet skis and towing are not allowed. Engines must be four-stroke or direct-injection two-stroke meeting CARB 2001 or later (or EPA 2006) standards, and only MTBE-free gas is allowed.
Speed and contact rules
The lake speed limit is 10 mph, dropping to 5 mph within 100 feet of shore, dams and marina areas. There's no swimming or body contact, and alcohol isn't allowed on boats or in the marina. Boats need an inspection and decal by appointment and then sit out a 7-day quarantine, so plan launches a week ahead.
Getting there & access
By road
Lake Skinner Recreation Area is at 37701 Warren Road in Winchester, northeast of Temecula. Day use runs 6 a.m. to sunset daily. Park reservations: 1-800-234-7275.
Inspection and decal
Boats and kayaks need an inspection and decal before use, by appointment only at (951) 926-1541. Vessels are quarantined for 7 days after the mandatory inspection. Lake Skinner also inspects boats when they exit.
Launching
The launch fee is $7. Ramp 1 is at the marina and Ramp 2 is nearby with three small shade shelters. Refuel only in designated areas with MTBE-free gasoline.
What to bring
Bring only unopened, unused bait (bait is sold on site), leave inflatables and flotation toys at home, and make sure your engine meets the four-stroke or DFI two-stroke rule before you tow out.
Amenities
- Camp store marina — Bait, tackle, ice and supplies
- Boat rentals — Available year-round
- Dry storage — For boats and rigs; about 200 spaces at Ramp 2
- Trailer parking — About 115 trailer spaces at Ramp 2
- Fish cleaning station — Listed at the Ramp 2 area
- Campground — On site, with restrooms and showers
- Electricity on dock — Listed for the Ramp 2 facility
Rules & official resources
- No swimming or body contact in the lake
- Boats at least 12 ft long, 42 in wide, 12 in freeboard; kayaks at least 10 ft, sit-inside, no sit-on-tops
- Four-stroke or DFI two-stroke engines meeting CARB 2001+ (or EPA 2006) only; MTBE-free gasoline
- 10 mph limit; 5 mph within 100 ft of shore, dams and marinas
- No jet skis, towing, inflatables or alcohol
- Inspection and decal by appointment; 7-day quarantine after inspection
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025
Common boat service needs here
Engine compliance and service
Only four-stroke or direct-injection two-stroke engines meeting CARB 2001+ standards may run here. Owners often need engine service or repower advice to stay compliant.
Find Marine Mechanics & Engine Service providers →Quarantine-ready cleaning
Inspection by appointment and a 7-day quarantine reward boats that arrive clean and dry, so pre-inspection washdowns are common.
Find Boat Detailing & Washing providers →Dry storage upkeep
Many anglers keep boats in the on-site dry storage, where Temecula Valley sun chalks gelcoat. Periodic oxidation removal and wax help.
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Boats left in outdoor dry storage need well-fitted covers to protect against sun and dust.
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Last verified October 8, 2026