Moraine State Park
Moraine State Park225 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Portersville, Pennsylvania 16051
Overview
Hike 38 miles. Ride your horse for 20 miles. Bike seven miles. Mountain bike for six miles. Snowmobile for 26 miles. Have a picnic at one of the park’s many picnic tables. Keep your boat on the lake with 542 marina slips and 395 mooring spaces.
Each year, over one-million people visit Moraine State Park, making it Butler County’s top attraction. Tour the lake on Preston’s Pearl, a tour boat that offers a variety of cruises on Lake Arthur. Cruises are offered from Memorial Day Weekend through October, and more information can be found at Moraine Preservation Fund. Another unique way to enjoy the lake is through stand up paddleboarding lessons and guided eco tours with SurfSUP Adventures.
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise posted. Park information, launch permits, cabin information and assistance can be obtained at the park office near the entrance to the South Shore. The office is open year-round, Monday through Friday, 8 AM-4 PM, and weekends during the summer.
Before visiting, check out the DCNR’s Rules and Regulations, calendar and download the park map.
Amenities
Amenities
- Brochure Rack Program
Related
October 10
Moraine State Park - beyond the State Parks Region 2 office,
Moraine State Park - beyond the State Parks Region 2 office,
195 Park Road
Prospect, PA 16052
(724) 368-8811
Website
October 11
Moraine State Park, McDanels Boat Launch Area
Moraine State Park, McDanels Boat Launch Area
North Shore Exit off 422
Portersville, PA 16051
Website
October 13
Moraine State Park - Pleasant Valley Non-motorized Launch Parking
Moraine State Park - Pleasant Valley Non-motorized Launch Parking
South Shore - 225 Pleasant Valley Road
Portersville, PA 16051
Website
October 14
Moraine State Park, McDanels Boat Launch Area
Moraine State Park, McDanels Boat Launch Area
North Shore Exit off 422
Portersville, PA 16051
(724) 368-9185
Website
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