Staircase Campground

Olympic National Park

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. 

Need to Know

• You must have a valid pass that covers the entrance fee to Olympic National Park in order to use the facilities at Staircase Campground. Entrance passes can be purchased at a park entrance stations upon arrival or in advance online at Recreation.gov. The pass will be accepted at all park entrance stations.  

• Staircase campground has a 7-day maximum stay limit during the reservation season. There is a 21-day maximum stay limit for all Olympic National Park campgrounds collectively in a calendar year.  

• Most campsites in Staircase cannot accommodate large RVs or trailers. Please read campsite details and warnings carefully before reserving a site. There is limited parking available in the campground. If your vehicle(s) do not fit in your campsite (see information below), vehicles will be required to park outside of the campground. Please park at designated space for the campsite you reserved. There will be a reserved recreation.gov placard for your assigned parking spot. 

• Help keep our wildlife wild by following proper food storage practices. All food and scented items must be stored in a vehicle or an animal resistant food container when not in use. 

• Pets are not allowed on hiking trails in Olympic National Park. Pets are allowed in developed areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, roads, parking lots, and some paved trails. Pets must be leashed (up to 6 feet) and always attached to a human. Do not leave pets unattended or tied to an object in a way that will damage vegetation or park property.  

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.

Changes & 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  

Contact Information

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 360-565-3130

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

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.

Available Campsites

• Site 24, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 8, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 36, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 39, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 37, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 45, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 41, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 9, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 35, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 48, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 3, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 32, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 34, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 28, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 42, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 47, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 46, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 4, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 40, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 38, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 5, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 6, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 49, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 7, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 43, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 2, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 44, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 33, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric

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