Staircase Campground

We had site 46A. To be honest I loved this campground. The rangers came by to tell us there were dear and not feed them. They walk around doing checks (very friendly). It was very peaceful with the ability to hear the water everyday. Nobody was loud at night or rude. Everyone had space to park cars when we went so nobody was blocking an area (thank you for following rule). Space wise the campsites also didn’t feel crowded!! The bathrooms are both flush and pit toilets. There is potable water for cleaning dishes. No towels in the bathroom naturally. No showers. The bathrooms didn’t smell great, but we did see someone coming by to clean them, so it wasn’t unbearable. Naturally just the odor of a small bathroom with no real ventilation. On sunny days the sunlight shined dead center on our cam

Spent two nights with a dog in the campground in sites 8 and 6. Definitely recommend 6, but not 8. The center campsites have no real privacy. Overall, the campground is nice. Campground is close to lots of hiking and Lake Cushman. Since I had a dog with me, I couldn't hike in the Park, but Forest Service trails were very close. Water in Lake Cushman was great for swimming. Definitely worth a visit.

We had an excellent time camping at this beautiful campground. We stayed in spot #6 along the water. I will say there was foot traffic being so close to the river. But it was so magical being so close to it. Our site felt huge! I marked down on service only to say that it felt like we didn’t see much ranger presence, besides the singular ranger from the first booth who I once saw walking to the station. Not their fault I’m sure and I am definitely no expert on staffing for the area, but in the two days we were there the main station did seem closed. However rules are posted in every place possible. Emphasizing that trash and coolers must be stored in vehicles or the Bear Boxes (brown metal boxes set on each site), when not actively outside and on the campsite. There are dumpsters to dispo

My husband and I stayed here in the beginning of May 2024, at this time there was no reservation process it was first come first serve. The dirt road leading to the campsite in our opinion wasn't bad at all. Bumpy and we were in a Tacoma Pro so we didn't really have any concerns. We arrived Friday night around 10pm and at this time there was maybe 5-6 sites open for reserving. Since there was no attendant we paid our fees at the site entrance. As far as I am aware cash was not accepted at the self service station, we simply wrote down our card information. It was $24/night and we purchased the 7 day Olympic park pass for $30. Total of $78 for two nights. We do not have a discover pass so I am unsure if that would have satisfied the parking pass. The campground was very nice, the fire pit h

A beautiful place to see and visit. The stars are visible at night. Park Rangers have event walks and education shows on the Olympics Mt. Which are great for visitors. But, No showers for campers. if you camp you will find the camp grounds are a bit rough, there are rocks and tree roots sticking outside our tent area, that are trip hazards. But it's ok, great little trails. Gravel road is a few miles long from the lake, which is super dusty. Wish they would pave this and add hot showers. Nice to try once. It was a positive to have no cell service, gave us a real vacation from our device, but the ranger station should have a small store that sells ice, and a few snacks, and wifi, for emergencies.