Park overview:
Moran State Park is a 5,252-acre camping park with five freshwater lakes and over 30 miles of hiking trails. Atop the 2,409-foot-high Mt. Constitution, the highest point on the San Juan Islands, there stands a stone observation tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936. The tower offers panoramic views of the surrounding islands, the Cascade Mountains and a variety of Canadian and American cities.
Want to support Washington State Parks? Get involved by joining a friends' group. For more information, visit the Friends' Group web page. Park hours/updates:
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter: 8 a.m. to dusk. Some campsites are closed in winter.
The park is open year round for camping and day use.
Camping:
Check-in time, 2:30 p.m.
Check-out time, 1 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Winter Schedule for all Washington State Parks
Current alerts:
Mount Constitution Road at Moran State Park may be subject to intermittent closures due to fluctuating snow levels and rapidly changing road conditions. Updated information will be posted at the bottom of Mount Constitution Road.
Moran State Park is undergoing a forest health project. The park’s primitive campground is closed until further notice. Water will be unavailable at Mountain Lake and the Mountain Lake campground. While water is unavailable, campsite fees for sites in the Mountain Lake campground will be reduced to primitive rates. The Cascade Lake to Cascade Falls trail also is closed during the project beginning Oct. 29. Hikers may access Cascade Falls from the trailhead on Mount Constitution Road. The closed section of trail will be marked at both trail intersections.
Please note: There is no potable water at the summit of Mount Constitution. A vending machine is available with bottled water, sports drinks and energy drinks available for purchase. Hikers and bikers should plan accordingly.
Agency information:
Don't move firewood: Please protect the Pacific Northwest from invasive species by obtaining or purchasing your firewood at or near your camping destination (within 50 miles). Firewood can carry insects and diseases that threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by buying and burning your firewood locally. For more information, visit online at www.dontmovefirewood.org or the Washington Invasive Species Council website.
The Discover Pass now can be used on either of two vehicles!Annual pass: $30
One-day pass: $10
(Transaction and dealer fees may apply)
A Discover Pass is required for motor-vehicle access to state parks and recreation lands managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Exemptions: Your purchase of the Discover Pass supports recreation on state lands. However, the Discover Pass is not required if you are camping or renting overnight accommodations, for the duration of your stay at that state park. For additional exemptions and more information, please visit the Discover Pass
website.