Staircase Campground
47.5154, -123.3297 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Reservation detailsCamp near the Skokomish River and enjoy old-growth forest at Staircase. Summer ranger programs and riverside campsites available.
- Every day
- All Day
Open seasonally. Staircase Campground will have no flush toilets or potable water available approximately October 15 as it becomes winterized. The campground will close for the winter on November 1st, 2025.
$20.00 per a night.
Reservable on recreation dot gov from July 5-August 31st, 2023. Reservations are available up to 14 days in advance, and may not be made for same day. If any sites are not reserved, they become available first come, first served the day of.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - year round
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Firewood for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal · Vault Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Not allowed
- Cell service
- Limited to no cell phone reception.
Fires and stoves are permitted. Fires must be in designated fire grates at all times. Always check for any fire bans during dry weather conditions before your visit.
Staircase Campground is located Northwest of Hoodsport, WA. It is accessed by Highway 119, which will then turn into an unpaved road. Highway 119 connects to Highway 101 in Hoodsport, WA.
Weather and conditions at Olympic can change quickly. For a safe and enjoyable trip, check road, campground, weather, and trail conditions before your visit. Current road, campground, and weather information is also available by calling (360) 565-3131 or visiting the park's website at http://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/current-conditions.htm
Staircase Campground. 1 minute At the entrance to the Staircase Campground is a large brown sign with white text that reads, Welcome to Staircase Campground. 1. Choose a vacant site to show occupancy. 2. Leave something at site to show occupancy. 3. Return here to registration board. 4. Pay fee as directed and place stub in registration board. 5. Set up camp. 6. Keep receipt stub as proof of payment. Another sign with an upward pointing arrow indicates the direction of travel to reach the campground and restrooms. Text on the sign reads, Two vehicles, eight persons per site, max. Park and camp on hardened sites. Pets allowed on leash. Within the campground are accessible restrooms and brown metal bins for recycling aluminum, only. Brown metal food storage lockers are available in the campground. A sign on the front of the box reads: Shared food storage for walk-in sites or campers with no vehicles. Place all food and scented items in the locker anytime they are not in use. Please do not use for garbage. Place garbage in dumpsters. Thank you. Campsites have a picnic tables and in-ground metal fire pits.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Can you reserve a campsite at Staircase Campground?
Yes. Staircase Campground in Olympic National Park has 49 sites that can be reserved in advance.
How many campsites does Staircase Campground have?
Staircase Campground in Olympic National Park has 49 campsites.
What is the maximum RV length at Staircase Campground?
Staircase Campground does not take RVs.
How much does it cost to camp at Staircase Campground?
Staircase Campground in Olympic National Park charges $20 per night.
Are there showers at Staircase Campground?
No. Staircase Campground in Olympic National Park does not list showers.
Is there drinking water at Staircase Campground?
Yes. Staircase Campground in Olympic National Park lists drinking water: Yes - seasonal.
Is there cell service at Staircase Campground?
No. Staircase Campground in Olympic National Park does not list cell reception.
Is there a dump station at Staircase Campground?
No. Staircase Campground in Olympic National Park does not list dump station.
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