Staircase Campground

Category: Campground in Hoodsport, Washington

Address: NF-24, Hoodsport, WA 98548, USA

Phone: +13608775569

Reviews

RovingFox “RV Adventures”

Aug 7, 2022

Fantastic! Loving the seclusion. No phone. No wifi. Beautiful Skokomish River. Lots of trails to hike.

Douglas M

Jun 13, 2022

I love hitting this spot outside of the busy season. Had maybe 4 spots taken and was nice and quiet. Bathrooms are clean, camping spots well taken care of. Definitely a beautiful area to visit. Just know it can be impossible to find a spot on nice days or holidays. Those complaining about the park rangers, maybe you should follow the rules and you won't have any issues. I had a ticket once for leaving my campfire unattended but that's my own fault and I knew the risk. When you camp alone, there isn't anyone to watch the fire when I gotta take the dog for a stroll to find the perfect pooping spot.

Angie

May 4, 2022

Sites near the river are a bit more muddy after a rainy day. Plenty of space for up to three tents comfortably. The fireplace and vault bathrooms are available during colder months and were clean when we arrived.

Blake Suss

Jul 29, 2021

Oh boy, this is our federal tax dollars at wrk? Not impressed. WA state parks are far superior to the place. Let's start with the rangers, one in particular who was nothing but rude on several topics. On day 2 he approached asking us if we've checked on our camp site slip saying in an irritated manner that we're not up to date. First how many people check daily on their board slip? We go and check, turns out he was looking at the wrong site number. Second we like to use a 15' cable to keep our golden retriever contained to our campsite and so that he doesn't wonder into neighboring sites. It may be the rules but we were berated about putting him on a max 6' leash, jeez I might as well hold onto his collar the whole time I guess. And what kind of wilderness trails don't allow dogs, I've never in encountered one before in all of WA. Let's talk about the camp sites, lots of tall old growth trees but zero privacy in pretty much any direction, and most are only big enough for tent camping only. The bathroom are half glorified honey buckets and the ones that have running water were gross and no lights. Yes the river and creeks are pristine albeit frigid cold and some of the views are majestic but so many other factors ruined the experience for us. We won't be going back.

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Questions & Answers

For weekend camping, how hard is it to get a site? What’s the best time to arrive (would coming on Thursday make it easier?)?

David F. | Jun 21, 2019
Chris Gianos | Jun 22, 2019

When we were there a couple weeks ago it was full early Friday and close to full on Thursday.

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Is there a dump station and water?

Rt Ry | Sep 23, 2021
Samuel Kingsbury | Sep 24, 2021

There is no dump station but their are restrooms and community water spigets

Is there a place to put kayaks on lake Cushman nearby? Don't want to bring them if not.

Devin Magle | Jun 20, 2021
Brittany Moses | Jun 21, 2021

Yes.

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Is there access to the river at sites?

jeanne spears (punkrockitymomma) | Jun 20, 2020
John Eloph | Jun 21, 2020

Yes

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Is the campground open now for camping

Joyce Reece | Jun 21, 2019
Christina Klarenbach-Harris | Jun 22, 2019

Yes

How is the main road driving out to Stair case there was a rumor they were going to pave it?

Marty G | Jun 21, 2019
Teresa Platt | Jun 22, 2019

Partially paved. Gravel along the lake. My Taurus handled it just fine on Memorial Day.

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how much is it per night?

Susan von Pressentin | Jun 21, 2019
Laura Magruder | Jun 22, 2019

It is $30 per car to get into the park and $20 a night to camp

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Has any more of the road been paved?

Marty G | Jun 21, 2018
Mindy Lipetzky | Jun 22, 2018

Most of the roads are unpaved at the actual site

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Is this campground open?

Kimsan Sim | Apr 21, 2022
Erika Brown | Apr 22, 2022

Yes but bathrooms are closed right now, only the toilet pits are available (no electricity or running water).

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How I can make a reservation?

gelas hernandez | Jun 20, 2021
Josh Brown | Jun 21, 2021

They are closed right now due to people abusing the lake. It is first come first serve. If you are looking to get a site for the weekend it's best to show up Wednesday or early Thursday.

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Is camping free here

Kaliyah Shriner | Jun 20, 2021
Dena Williams | Jun 21, 2021

$20.00. But closed now due to overuse and abuse by vacationers!!

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Is there rv camping?

Connie Blankenship | Jun 20, 2020
Dawn Needham | Jun 21, 2020

There is when the camp ground is open.

Is there lake access?

Dan Kitchel | Jun 20, 2020
John Eloph | Jun 21, 2020

Yes

Are dogs allowed?

Lindsey Rodriguez | Jun 21, 2019
Cissi Baker | Jun 22, 2019

In the camp ground on leach only but they cannot go on the trails at all...

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Why is the campground closed

Joyce Reece | Jun 21, 2019
Cissi Baker | Jun 22, 2019

I was up on Mother's Day and it said opened mid June... The website might have more information...

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Is the campground still open Oct. 20-21?

Paula Laucks | Jun 21, 2019
Natasha Hoaeae | Jun 22, 2019

Their website has info regarding campground dates as well as road reconstruction areas (near the campground) dates and times

Can you stay long term

Kristin Waters | Jun 21, 2019
Natasha Hoaeae | Jun 22, 2019

No, at the pay board, it states a 7 day limit (but not sure if you can switch to another site afterwards)

Do you have to make reservation for a camp site

James Yoeum | Jun 21, 2019
Calvin Blackwood | Jun 22, 2019

No it's not that upscale there... and the great spots are gone 1st of course....

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How hard is it to get a campsite on a Sunday for the night?

Jan Miller | Jun 21, 2019
Frederick Chace | Jun 22, 2019

On Sunday, usually easy. Fri/Sat pretty iffy. If full go to Big Creek CG

Do you have to have a pass, or can anybody come pay and camp

Vincent | Jun 21, 2019
John Stokes | Jun 22, 2019

Yup, both valid.

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Is the discover pass relevant here?

Tori Griggs | Jun 21, 2019
Frederick Chace | Jun 22, 2019

No. You need the federal pass

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What are the hours I may use a gas powered generator? I use a CPAP and need to recharge it daily.

Jim Henry | Jun 21, 2019
Mitch Bookey | Jun 22, 2019

Not sure what the startup time is. But the cutoff time is 9:00 p.m. so yes you can run one

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Is this campground open yet?

Drew M | Jun 21, 2019
Laurie Gonzalez | Jun 22, 2019

Yes, it is open summer 2018 -- and quite busy!

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So I seen a post that as of the 12th the road is opened back up. Is this true?

Shawna Dunn | Jun 21, 2018
John Rogers | Jun 22, 2018

Yes, according to the Olympic NP website.

Is the campground open yet?

Kathy Lubliner | Jun 21, 2019
Laurie Gonzalez | Jun 22, 2019

Summer 2018, campground and day-use are open and very busy.

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