Pennsylvania State Parks

Moraine State Park

Adventure awaits at Moraine State Park in western Pennsylvania.

225 Pleasant Valley Road
Portersville, PA 16051-2031
724-368-8811
morainesp@pa.gov(opens in a new tab)

A rainbow colored sailboat on the blue waters of the the lake

Overview

The gently rolling hills, lush forests, and sparkling waters disguise a land that has endured the effects of continental glaciers and massive mineral extraction.

The central feature of the park is the 3,225-acre Lake Arthur with 42 miles of shoreline.

Each year, more than one million boaters, picnickers, hikers, bikers, horseback riders, cabin renters, and swimmers visit the 16,725-acre park, yet never realize that many people helped restore the park from prior coal mining and oil and gas drilling practices.

Today, the park is an outstanding example of environmental engineering achievement and provides a variety of year-round recreational opportunities.

Park History (opens in a new tab)

Plan Your Visit

The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.

Park information, launch permits, cabin information, and assistance can be obtained at the park office near the entrance to the South Shore.

The park office is open year round, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and weekends during the summer.

The Davis Hollow Marina office on the North Shore provides marina applications, launch permits, and general park information. It is open from April 15 to October 30.

Moraine State Park is in northwestern Pennsylvania near the crossroads of I–79 and I–80. It is bisected by PA 422 running east/west and PA 528 running north/south.

To access the South Shore Area, take the South Shore Exit off PA 422.

To access the North Shore from PA 422, take the North Shore Exit.

GPS Decimal Degrees: Lat. 40.9395 Long. -80.0971

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Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.

Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.

Nearest Hospital

Butler Memorial Hospital(opens in a new tab)
One Hospital Way
Butler, PA 16001
724-283-6666

♿ This symbol indicates facilities and activities that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible for people with disabilities. Screen reader users will hear this symbol as "wheelchair."

ADA accessible flush toilet restrooms are located in:

528 Boat Launch
Davis Hollow Marina
Lakeview Beach Area
McDanels Boat Launch
Park Road Boat Launch
Pleasant Valley Picnic Area
Pleasant Valley Beach
Pleasant View Picnic Area
Watts Bay Marina

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

Moraine State Park offers a wide variety of environmental education and recreational programs year round.

Through hands-on educational activities, guided walks, and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding, and a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Call the park office to schedule a group program. A variety of professional development workshops are offered for teachers.

Contact the park office or explore the calendar of events(opens in a new tab) for more information on programs and other learning experiences.

Pontoon Boat Tours

Pontoon boat tours of the lake board at McDanels Boat Launch. These tours are provided through the Moraine Preservation Fund(opens in a new tab).

Programs focus on the wildlife of Moraine and the development of Lake Arthur.

The pontoon boat operates on a regular schedule throughout the summer. The pontoon boat is open to the public and is also available for charters for a fee.