Abstract: A telescoping, retractable handrail for a recreational vehicle automatically extends or retracts when the retractable stairs of the vehicle are extended or retracted. The handrail contains an upper rail pivotally attached at one end to the outer wall of the vehicle and a lower rail pivotally attached at one end to the stairs of the vehicle. The unattached ends of both rails are telescopingly engaged with one another. Preferably, the lower rail telescopes within the upper rail. When the stairs are extended, the lower rail moves downward and outward to extend the rail for use by a person entering the vehicle. The handrail may also contain upper and lower brackets for pivotally attaching the upper and lower rails to the wall and stairs, respectively.