Moran State Park Activities:
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Park News:
Recently the San Juan preservation trust has acquired a beach from a generous Orcas Island family. The beach is adjacent to Moran State Park and will be open to the public area. Eventually the beach will be purchased by Moran State Park ( when the funds become available ) and will give Moran State Park its first saltwater beach.
Hiking trails will allow the public to explore the area, beach, and the historic lime kiln.
The generous landowners Allen Wilcox and Connie Collinsworth offered the property to the preservation trust well below the market rate.
The San Juan Preservation Trust was also successful in protecting Orcas Island's Turtleback Mountain and another beach/wetland on Lopez Island.
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Moran State Park
An Washington State Park Site providing a Park Overview, park hours, driving directions, camping info., park activities, and a brief park history.
Park History:
Moran State Park opened in 1921 when Robert Moran, shipbuilder and former mayor of Seattle, donated more than 2,700 acres to the state for a park. Most of the trails, roads, bridges, and buildings in the park were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. The builders used native materials on site to construct the many stone and wooden shelters and buildings.
Park Rules And Regulations
- Wildlife, plants and all park buildings, signs and tables and other structures are protected; removal or damage of any kind is prohibited.
- Feeding of wildlife is prohibited.
- Campsites cannot be held for someone who might arrive later.
- During the summer, campers may stay up to 10 days in any one park. This is extended to 20 days from Oct. 1 to April 30.
- One camping party is allowed per site, with a maximum of eight people per site.
Pets must be on a leash and under physical control at all times. Pets are not permitted on designated swimming beaches.
- Horses are allowed only in designated parks.
- Alcoholic beverages are permitted only in designated campgrounds and picnic areas.
- Glass bottles and metal cans are not allowed on swimming beaches.
- All Washington State laws are enforced in state parks
- Please report disturbances to park rangers; they are trained to help you resolve issues and concerns.
Contact Information:
Moran State Park, 3572 Olga Rd. , Eastsound, WA, 98245, Phone: 360-376-2326, Fax: 360-376-2360
Park Map:
Map of Moran State Park
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