Can you reserve a site at Staircase Campground?

Yes, Staircase Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Staircase Campground have?

49 sites in total, of which 47 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Staircase Campground?

36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Staircase Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Staircase Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Staircase Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Staircase Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Staircase Campground — 47 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

The Staircase developed area will reopen on July 8, 2026. The surrounding wilderness areas will need to remain closed as repair and recovery efforts continue.

Important information about booking windows: To better serve visitors, Staircase Campground will be releasing campsites in a series of three staggered block releases by loop. These block releases will be 6 months in advance, two weeks in advance, and 4 days in advance.

Enormous trunks reach for the sky, lacy limbs stretch to the sun, grooved bark is sanctuary to tiny creatures in the vast cathedral of Douglas-firs that dominate the forests on this side of the Olympic Peninsula. Staircase is located in the southeastern corner of Olympic National Park, about a one-hour drive from Olympia, and two hours south of Port Angeles. Staircase Campground has 49 sites, with a number of the sites along the North Fork Skokomish River.

The access road to the Staircase area is unpaved and periodically closes due to unfavorable weather conditions such as snow. This access road, NF-24 is often closed completely from Nov. - May. Make sure to check the status of the road before planning your trip.

Recreation

A variety of hiking trails navigate through the Staircase area along the Skokomish River and the nearby forests. There are several short day-hikes that explore the area. Shady Lane trail is flat, and less than a mile to Lake Cushman. The hike to Flapjack Lakes is for the stronger hikers, gaining over 3,000 feet in elevation. Longer hikes, like the North Fork Skokomish River trail, can be done in a couple of days.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (360) 877-5569.

Charges & Cancellations

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you modify your reservation or change your stay dates. Cancelling your reservation prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time two nights before your stay will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Camping reservations cancelled the day before and day of arrival incur a $10 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee

If you need to cancel or modify your reservation after 12:00 am Eastern Time on the day of arrival you must contact campground staff.

Recreation.gov Rules and Reservation Policies

The facts

47 bookable sites
49 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 36 ft
Up to 9 people per site
Loops: A

Site types

47 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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49 campsites at Staircase Campground

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Max rig	People
1	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	—	24 ft	8	🐾
10	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	Moderate	Drive In	14 ft	8	🐾
11	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	30 ft	8	🐾
12	A	Management	Back In	—	—	Hike In	17 ft	—
13	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Hike In	17 ft	8	🐾
14	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Hike In	17 ft	8	🐾
15	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Hike In	17 ft	8	🐾
16	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Hike In	17 ft	8	🐾
17	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
18	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	Drive In	17 ft	—
19	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	24 ft	—
2	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	30 ft	8	🐾
20	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
21	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
22	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	16 ft	8	🐾
23	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	20 ft	8	🐾
24	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	36 ft	8	🐾
25	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	20 ft	8	🐾
26	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	Drive In	30 ft	8	🐾
27	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Severe	Drive In	16 ft	8	🐾
28	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Severe	Drive In	20 ft	9	🐾
29	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	30 ft	8	🐾
3	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	36 ft	—	🐾
30	A	Management	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	24 ft	—
31	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Severe	Drive In	20 ft	8	🐾
32	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	Moderate	Drive In	16 ft	8	🐾
33	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
34	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	Severe	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
35	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Severe	Drive In	20 ft	8	🐾
36	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Severe	Drive In	18 ft	8	🐾
37	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	20 ft	8	🐾
38	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
39	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	22 ft	8	🐾
4	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	36 ft	8	🐾
40	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	—	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
41	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	18 ft	8	🐾
42	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	30 ft	8	🐾
43	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	30 ft	8	🐾
44	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	18 ft	8	🐾
45	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	20 ft	8	🐾
46	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	Severe	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
47	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
48	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	—	Moderate	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
49	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	24 ft	8	🐾
5	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	36 ft	8	🐾
6	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	36 ft	8	🐾
7	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	20 ft	8	🐾
8	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	—	Drive In	20 ft	8	🐾
9	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Severe	Drive In	20 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

Staircase Campground is accessed off Highway 101 at the city of Hoodsport, WA. You take North Lake Cushman Road for a number of twisting and turning miles. North Lake Cushman Road will end with the blacktop and become Forest Service Road, NP - 24. You will simply follow this road to the end.

47.51537, -123.32967 · 47°30'55.3"N 123°19'46.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	48	53	58	65	70	76	76	69	58	50	44
Low °F	36	35	37	40	46	50	54	54	50	44	39	35
Precip in	15.5	9.2	9.9	6.1	3.0	1.9	0.9	1.4	3.0	9.1	15.7	16.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Staircase Campground

Can you reserve a site at Staircase Campground?: Yes, Staircase Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Staircase Campground have?: 49 sites in total, of which 47 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Staircase Campground?: 36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Staircase Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Staircase Campground.
Does Staircase Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Staircase Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Staircase Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Phone 360-565-3130
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-06.

Staircase Campground