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Mount Constitution, Moran State Park (Orcas Island)
48° 40.6′ N · 122° 49.9′ W
At 2,402 ft (732 m), Mount Constitution is the highest point in the San Juans, topped by a stone lookout tower. On a clear day you can see across the whole archipelago to the mainland mountains. Moran State Park around it has two lakes and many miles of trails.
Practical
Coordinate is the OSM lookout tower. From Rosario (Cascade Bay) walk or taxi up into the park; a road climbs to the summit, but large trailers and motorhomes are restricted above Mountain Lake. Alert: the tower is closed for construction from October 7 to November 9, 2026; the road, restrooms, visitor centre and overlook stay open. The hiker/biker camp is closed for winter. Discover Pass ($10 a day, $45 a year) for vehicles. Boats and kayaks can be rented at Cascade Lake and Mountain Lake (no motors on Mountain Lake). Park phone 360-376-2326.
Best for
The best view in the islands
Season
Year-round; tower closed Oct 7-Nov 9, 2026
Nearby
- Rosario Harbor and Cascade Bay (Orcas Island)2.4 NM away
- Clark Island Marine State Park (Clark Island)2.8 NM away
- Eastsound Groceries (Orcas Island)3.1 NM away
- Eastsound and Fishing Bay Anchorage (Orcas Island)3.3 NM away
- Rolfe Cove (Matia Island)4.3 NM away
- Obstruction Pass State Park (Orcas Island)4.6 NM away
- Fossil Bay (Sucia Island)5.1 NM away
- Echo Bay (Sucia Island)5.4 NM away
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