Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

entry way arch with name of Moran Park written across -with car passing under
Boat house and dock with people renting canoes and kayaks
campsite with people sitting around an open campfire and tent pitched behind them
view of the lake buoyed swim area and canoers outside of the swim ropes
Campsite with pitched tent and hammock occupied by someone reading a book

Moran State Park

3572 Olga Road, Olga, WA 98279

To the delight of outdoor enthusiasts, this park has it all. Lakes, scenic views, trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding, historic structures, forested campgrounds and a nature preserve are all at your fingertips.

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses Allowed

Mount Constitution Road is not accessible to large trailers or motor homes. Large vehicle access is restricted above Mountain Lake.

Mountain Lake prohibits the use of internal combustion engines.

Bicycle use is restricted on some park trails. Please see the park brochure and park bulletin boards to learn of restrictions. Bikers may not push or carry bicycles on trails listed as closed to bicycles.

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Views around Moran

Activities

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Beach Exploration

Winter Camping

Biking

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

Fishing

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

Horseback Riding

Interpretive and Visitor Centers

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Kayaking

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Paddleboarding

Swimming

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

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Firewood

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Boat Ramp

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Dock

Grill

Kitchen Shelter

Picnic Shelters

Picnic Tables

Accessible Parking

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Trailer Dump

Playgrounds

Concessions

Interpretive Opportunities

Bike Trails

Equestrian Trails

Hiking Trails

Park features

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Creek

Forest

Freshwater

Island

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Lake

Meadow

Mountain View

Rocky Beach

Saltwater

Seasonal Wildflowers

Viewpoint

Wetland

Wildlife Viewing

Rules

  • Dogs Allowed on Leash
  • Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
  • Horses Allowed

Mount Constitution Road is not accessible to large trailers or motor homes. Large vehicle access is restricted above Mountain Lake.

Mountain Lake prohibits the use of internal combustion engines.

Bicycle use is restricted on some park trails. Please see the park brochure and park bulletin boards to learn of restrictions. Bikers may not push or carry bicycles on trails listed as closed to bicycles.

View live park camera:

Views around Moran

Map & visitor guide

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Situated on Orcas Island, this park features five lakes and several forested campgrounds. Kayak, bike, hike or horseback ride your way around the park. Complete the trip with a visit to Mount Constitution to view the expansive Northern Cascade Mountain Range.

Picnic and day use facilities

Two kitchen shelters without electricity and 55 picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The log-kitchen shelter at the Cascade Lake swim area can be reserved. The shelter includes a stone fireplace, wood grill, sink and electricity.

Camping

Four campgrounds offer 124 standard and six hiker/biker campsites. No electrical hookup sites available. Maximum site length is 45 feet with limited availability. There is one dump station, five restrooms and 10 showers.  

Interpretive opportunities

Stop by the Summit Visitor Center for displays that focus on the geology and ecology of the San Juan Islands, Salish inhabitants and the Civilian Conservation Corps, as well as a gift shop operated by Friends of Moran volunteers. The observation tower at Mount Constitution tells the story of Robert Moran and the architecture of the iconic tower.

In the day-use area, there is a self-guided interpretive trail.

Concessions

Orcas Adventures and the Sugar Shack 

A visit to Moran is not complete without a stop for goodies at the Sugar Shack where you'll find a variety of beverages and snacks including homemade ice cream sandwiches and espresso. You'll also find souvenirs, beach gear, swimwear, towels and sunscreen. The Sugar Shack is located next to Cascade Lake.

Orcas Adventures offers boat, SUP, kayak and inflatable floaty rentals. Orcas Adventures is located next to Cascade Lake and also has boat and kayak rentals next to Mountain Lake.

Both are open on weekends September through May and daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information, visit their site or Instagram.

Dancing Tree Farms

Moran State Park is proud to have the first firewood vending machine located in Washington State Parks! The firewood vending machine is in the Midway Camp loop and offers bundles of locally sourced firewood. Cash and cards accepted.

LEANTO

If you are looking for a different way to experience Moran State Park, consider a platform tent set up by LEANTO! Located in the South End Campground, LEANTO has five walk-in campsites with canvas wall tents pitched on cedar plank platforms. Most importantly, they’ve tricked-out those tents with some comfortable furnishings and equipment. Platform tent sites are available by reservation from June through Sept. For more information and reservations, visit the LEANTO website

Retreat Center

Camp Moran Retreat Center is a popular venue for large groups.