Staircase Campground
Closed due to Bear Gulch Fire impacts. No reservations are being accepted. The area will reopen when safety, infrastructure, and visitor services goals are met. Park crews are removing hazard trees and repairing infrastructure. No specific reopening date has been announced.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:49PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 96 degrees expected and low temperatures 60 to 65 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula, Middle Chehalis River Valley, Southern Hood Canal, Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Olympia and Southern Puget Sound. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
From Recreation.gov
The Staircase area remains closed in the wake of the Bear Gulch Fire. Reservations are not being accepted at this time.
About
Staircase Campground occupies the southeastern corner of Olympic National Park, about an hour from Olympia and two hours south of Port Angeles. Enormous Douglas-fir trunks dominate the forest canopy here, creating a shaded, cathedral-like atmosphere along the North Fork Skokomish River. Many of the 49 sites are riverside, offering the sound of flowing water and easy access to the river. The campground serves as a gateway to excellent hiking. Shady Lane Trail is a flat, sub-mile walk to Lake Cushman. Flapjack Lakes delivers a challenging 3,000-foot elevation gain for stronger hikers. The North Fork Skokomish River Trail extends into multi-day wilderness backpacking territory. Facilities include flush toilets and potable water during the operating season. Sites have fire grates and picnic tables. The access road (Forest Road 24) is unpaved and typically closes November through May due to snow. Standard sites accommodate vehicles up to 21 feet, with a few sites fitting up to 35 feet.
Directions
From Highway 101 in Hoodsport, WA, turn onto North Lake Cushman Road (Highway 119). Follow for several miles as it winds along Lake Cushman. The road eventually becomes unpaved Forest Road 24 (NF-24). Continue to the end of the road at Staircase.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (360) 565-3130 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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