Mount Constitution
Eastsound, WA
The highest point of the San Juan Islands, in Moran State Park, topped by a stone lookout tower built by the CCC. A steep, winding road climbs to the summit parking.
Mount Constitution, at 2,409 feet (about 734 metres), is the highest point of Orcas Island in Washington State and is regarded as the highest summit of the San Juan Islands. It lies in Moran State Park.
On the summit stands a stone tower, a former fire lookout, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, modelled on medieval towers in the Caucasus. From the tower you can see the San Juan Islands and the Cascade Mountains, and on a clear day as far as the Vancouver skyline.
You can drive or hike to the top: from the Cold Springs area it is about 2.7 miles (roughly 4.3 kilometres) uphill, while a longer loop of about 7 miles (11 kilometres) with some 1,640 feet (500 metres) of climbing starts at Mountain Lake. The park also has Cascade Lake for swimming and paddling. It is open daily until dusk; parking requires a Discover Pass or day pass. Check current conditions in advance.
- Nearest town
- Eastsound, WA
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 48.6792, -122.8319
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–September. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Doe Bay Resort & RetreatCampsite3 mi from Mount ConstitutionTentsCaravansDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Washington Park CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Mount ConstitutionTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersDogs allowed
- Birch Bay State Park CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Mount ConstitutionTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Birch Bay State Park North CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Mount ConstitutionTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Thousand Trails La ConnerMotorhome stopover23 mi from Mount ConstitutionTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Burlington / Anacortes KOAMotorhome stopover24 mi from Mount ConstitutionTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mount Constitution?
Mount Constitution is in Eastsound, WA, at GPS 48.6792, -122.8319. It is about 13 mi from Friday Harbor.
Can you camp near Mount Constitution?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Moran State Park Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 72 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mount Constitution?
Mount Constitution is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: San Juan Islands by ferry and Ferries, orcas and tidal currents: by camper through Whidbey Island and the San Juan Islands.
What is there to see near Mount Constitution?
Places worth a stop nearby: Larrabee State Park (16 mi), Lime Kiln Point State Park (18 mi), Deception Pass Bridge (21 mi) and Port Townsend Historic District (39 mi).
When is the best time to visit Mount Constitution?
The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)