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Moran State Park
State Park Information

State Park Overview

Camping
Camping Fees Please note that the following general fee information is not customized for each individual park, so not all fees will apply to all parks (for example, primitive campsite and dump station fees listed apply only to parks that have primitive campsites and dump stations). An additional $1 per night is added to the basic camping fees listed below at this high-use park. Basic camping fees are

Standard campsite, $15.

Utility campsite, $21.

Primitive campsite (accessible by motorized/non-motorized vehicles) and for water trail camping, $10

An additional $3 fee (standard) or $5 fee (utility) may be charged for select premium campsites at some parks.

Maximum eight people per campsite.

Second vehicle $10 per night is charged for a second vehicle unless it is towed by a recreational vehicle. Extra vehicles must be parked in designated campsite or extra vehicle parking spaces.

Dump stations (if available) Year-round dump station fees are $5 per use. If you are camping, this fee is included in your campsite fee.

More about park hours Check-in time is 230 p.m. and check-out time is 1 p.m.Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 630 a.m. Length of stay you may stay up to ten consecutive days in any one park during the summer the stay limit is extended to 20 days between Oct. 1 and March 31. Campsite Information

The park has 151 tent spaces, one dump station, five restrooms (one ADA) and 10 showers (two ADA). Campsites are located in five different camping areas.

Northend camp area is located closest to the entrance -cross the road from the day-use and swim beach area. Several of these sites provide a great deal of privacy.

Midway camp area is - the Cascade Lake boat launch with 12 of the sites located on the shore of the lake. The remaining Midway sites are across the road from the lake, but several offer nice views.

The Southend camp area is the most popular with almost all of the sites located right along the shoreline. This area has one ADA-compliant campsite and restroom facility.

Mountain Lake camp area is located one mile up Mount Constitution Rd. on the shores of Mountain Lake, the largest lake in the park. For those who arrive by bicycle or on foot, 15 primitive campsites are located on the road to Mount Constitution.

Maximum site length is 45 feet (may have limited availability). Certain areas and campsites will not fit large RVs or motorhomes. Call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688 for reservations.


Picnicking
The park provides two kitchen shelters with and two without electricity, plus six sheltered and 55 unsheltered picnic tables. Most facilities are available first-come, first-served.

The log kitchen shelter located at the Cascade Lake swim area is reservable. It includes stone fireplace, wood grill, sink, electrical outlets and lights. Capacity is 100 people. To reserve, call (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. NOTE Parking for this shelter is shared with swim beach users and may fill up on summer days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A log kitchen shelter, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is located at the Cascade Lake swim area and includes a stone fireplace, wood grill, sink, electrical outlets and lights. Capacity is 100 people and is reservable by calling (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688. Parking for reservation shelter is shared with swim beach users and may fill up on warm summer days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


History of the Area