Southend Campground — Moran State Park
Reviewed Sep. 3, 2018

Beautiful Lakeside Camping

Right along one of the few bodies of fresh water in the the San Juan Islands, the Southend sites in Moran are gorgeous. I was super lucky to get one of the few vacant sites the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Usually the campground would have been completely full but there was a last minute cancellation that opened up waterside spots! There are showers, toilets, and water available on the Southend and several small beaches along the shore. Unlike coastal beaches, it's actually warm enough the enjoy a swim in the lake. Over on the north side of the lake is a public beach area with a small shop and boat rentals. Moran State Park offers great hikes nearby including an easy trail around Cascade Lake that runs right through the campground. We stayed in site 17 which is right along the hiking trail so people passing by were audible (but not obnoxious). While the other campground loops along Moran are more readily accessible from the road, they are also closer to traffic and day-users.

SiteSouthend #17
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Southend Campground — Moran State Park by Kelsey M., September 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Southend Campground — Moran State Park by Kelsey M., September 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Southend Campground — Moran State Park by Kelsey M., September 3, 2018