Lake Perris State Recreation Area is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and waterfront RV camping with campground access suited to towable rigs. The Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve offers wide trails, seasonal wildflower displays, and day-use parking that make it an excellent basecamp destination from Nuevo. The scenic Ortega Highway (SR-74) provides a classic drive with pullouts and picnic areas, and Interstate 15 gives quick, easy access to trailheads and parks from Nuevo. Each of these options has nearby parking or campground facilities that accommodate unhitching and flexible day trips.