Moraine State Park

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. You can reserve one of 11 cabins or two group campgrounds via the Pennsylvania State Parks website. 
2. Campsite reservations open 11 months in advance, and all sites must be reserved a minimum of three days in advance.
3. Cabins can book up fast, especially if visiting between April and October. Book at least three months in advance, or even earlier for summer or holiday weekends.

When to Go

Moraine State Park is open year-round, and with up to 2 million annual visitors, don't expect to have the trails to yourself. Peak season runs from April through October, while the winter months offer the best chance to dodge the crowds. Activities vary by season, from boat cruises and stand-up paddleboard lessons in summer to iceboating in winter. Cabins can be booked year-round.

Know Before You Go

• Moraine State Park is 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, about a 40-minute drive away.
• There are no admission fees for Pennsylvania state parks, but campsite booking fees apply. 
• Facilities include two marinas, boat launches, a boat rental and gift shop, fishing piers, bike rental, and an electric-vehicle charging station. Picnic areas with grills and restrooms are all over, along with seven reservable picnic pavilions. Food concession stands can be foundat the two beaches.
• You can bring your own boats and watercraft with motors up to 20 horsepower. Swimming is permitted only at the Lakeview and Pleasant Valley beaches.
• ADA-accessible beaches, boat launches, picnic areas, and restrooms are available. The fishing pier at McDanels Boat Launch is also accessible.