Staircase Campground

49 sitesReservationsIn Olympic National Park
A riverside campsite with many large, yellow maple leaves.
A riverside campsite in the Staircase Campground in the fall. · NPS Photo/C. Bubar
Campsites
49
How to get a site
Reservations
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
$20 / night
Coordinates
47.5154, -123.3297
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47.5154, -123.3297 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Camp 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.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

49 reservable
Staircase Campground Fee$20

$20.00 per a night.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

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

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

RVs
Not allowed
Trailers
Not allowed
Cell service
Limited to no cell phone reception.
Fires & stoves

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.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

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.

AddressHoodsport, WA 98548
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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