Moran State Park Host Program
Free camping and hook up at Moran State Park in exchange for 28 hours of park host duties per week.
Even better! If you volunteer at least 4 days per month in the Summit Gift shop and stay 2 months; Friends of Moran will pay your ferry cost* from Anacortes to Orcas Island.
- Host duties will include working in the Summit Gift Shop or Summit History and Science Center which are operated by Friends of
Moran a nonprofit organization benefiting the park. They are open everyday 11-4 pm May-Sept. - Duties will also include helping campers, litter pick up, light campground maintenance.
- Hosts must provide their own RV and camping equipment. Hosts should enjoy working with the public, have the desire to
accept new challenges and possess the willingness to learn about Washington state parks.
Please visit the Host Page of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Web Site for full details, frequently asked questions and download the application to begin the process.
Please don’t forgot to mark Moran State Park as your requested park!
Moran State park is a place you’ll find so memorable you’ll want to return to host every year. Some of our hosts have been returning for more 15 years!
Our hosts typically pick up litter and answer questions from campers and hikers. If you are handy with tools, there might be some light maintenance you can help to work in. You’ll meet people from all over the country and sometimes even your very own back yard.
In your free time you can meet up with others hosts, go into Eastsound for breakfast or a treat or pick up a new book. You’ll also have time to enjoy the views around Cascade Lake or the highest point in the San Juan Islands, the summit at Mt. Constitution.
Hosting is a great way to experience Moran State park, spend the summer and volunteer for our state parks.
We look forward to seeing you on Orcas in Moran State Park!
Friends of Moran is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to coordinate volunteer efforts
and raise funds for park projects
Donate
Your donation will go directly to Moran State Park to help fund our ongoing park projects such as the Fish Hatchery at Cascade Lake Day Use Area. Learn more.
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