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Staircase Campground

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As of October 2026, Staircase Campground is a campground in Olympic National Park with 47 campsites. Staircase Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Staircase Campground is located at 47.5154° N, 123.3297° W.

people allowed on 43 of 47 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 9

Staircase Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Changes allowed: 5 change(s) per reservation
Campsites held at once: 2 campsite(s) held
Maximum consecutive stay: 7 consecutive nights
Maximum reservations at once: 2 reservations
Maximum per transaction: 2 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Staircase Campground, read on October 20, 2026.

Campsites at Staircase Campground

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Standard 47
Hookups 2

What an RV fits

24 ft13 sites
30 ft7 sites
36 ft4 sites

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: hiking.

All sites at Staircase Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the A loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
1	Standard	8	24 ft	-
2	Standard	8	30 ft	-
3	Standard	-	36 ft	-
4	Standard	8	36 ft	-
5	Standard	8	36 ft	-
6	Standard	8	36 ft	-
7	Standard	8	-	-
8	Standard	8	-	-
9	Standard	8	-	-
10	Standard	8	-	-
11	Standard	8	30 ft	-
13	Standard	8	-	-
14	Standard	8	-	-
15	Standard	8	-	Electric
16	Standard	8	-	-
17	Standard	8	24 ft	-
18	Standard	-	-	-
19	Standard	-	24 ft	-
20	Standard	8	24 ft	-
21	Standard	8	24 ft	-
22	Standard	8	-	-
23	Standard	8	-	-
24	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric
25	Standard	8	-	-

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
26	Standard	8	30 ft	-
27	Standard	8	-	-
28	Standard	9	-	-
29	Standard	8	30 ft	-
31	Standard	8	-	-
32	Standard	8	-	-
33	Standard	8	24 ft	-
34	Standard	8	24 ft	-
35	Standard	8	-	-
36	Standard	8	-	-
37	Standard	8	-	-
38	Standard	8	24 ft	-
39	Standard	8	-	-
40	Standard	8	24 ft	-
41	Standard	8	-	-
42	Standard	8	30 ft	-
43	Standard	8	30 ft	-
44	Standard	8	-	-
45	Standard	8	-	-
46	Standard	8	24 ft	-
47	Standard	8	24 ft	-
48	Standard	8	24 ft	-
49	Standard	8	24 ft	-

About Staircase Campground

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. 360-877-5569

Recreation.gov Rules and Reservation Policies

Rules and notices at Staircase Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on October 20, 2026. Check Staircase Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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.

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Staircase Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Staircase Campground?

Staircase Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Staircase Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Staircase Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Staircase Campground have?

Staircase Campground has 47 campsites.

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