U.S. Forest Service · Tahoe National Forest · Truckee, CA

Goose Meadows

Goose Meadow Campground is located along the Truckee River adjacent to Highway 89, about half-way between Tahoe City and Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

Reservable · Recreation.gov25 sites30 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 26 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups20
Tent-only4
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

24 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001NRTHStandardPull-through35GravelPartial6 / 1Yes
002NRTHStandardBack-in50GravelPartial6 / 1Yes
003NRTHStandardBack-in40GravelPartial6 / 1Yes
004NRTHStandardBack-in50GravelPartial6 / 1Yes
005NRTHStandardBack-in50GravelPartial6 / 1Yes
006NRTHStandardBack-in40GravelPartial6 / 1Yes
007NRTHStandardBack-in30GravelPartial6 / 1Yes
008NRTHStandardPull-through30GravelPartial6 / 1Yes
009NRTHTent onlyPull-through30GravelPartial6 / 1Yes
010NRTHTent onlyPull-through30GravelPartial6 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length30 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonMay 27 to October 11
ForestTahoe National Forest
BookingThis site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov
Fees$22 per site $5 for extra vehicle
RulesNo camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds.

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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Goose Meadows20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 6.73 inches of precipitation, 40.0 inches of snowFebruary: 6.57 inches of precipitation, 37.7 inches of snowMarch: 6.18 inches of precipitation, 32.9 inches of snowApril: 2.67 inches of precipitation, 15.4 inches of snowMay: 2.13 inches of precipitation, 3.4 inches of snowJune: 0.67 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowJuly: 0.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.36 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.19 inches of precipitation, 2.4 inches of snowNovember: 3.57 inches of precipitation, 10.1 inches of snowDecember: 6.90 inches of precipitation, 40.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.0°F averageFebruary: 30.7°F averageMarch: 34.8°F averageApril: 39.9°F averageMay: 48.1°F averageJune: 55.5°F averageJuly: 62.9°F averageAugust: 61.4°F averageSeptember: 55.4°F averageOctober: 45.9°F averageNovember: 35.9°F averageDecember: 28.1°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Donner Mem Sp, 5 miles from the campground at 5,937 feet, station USC00042467 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 39 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 183 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 27 to October 11.

Getting there

From Truckee, Calif. take Highway 89 south for 5 miles to the campground. 8100 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161

Nearest townTruckee, California
Coordinates39.2575° N, 120.2092° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    26 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor geargranit chief sporting ↗4.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗8.7 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗23.4 mi

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Goose Meadows Campground Review – Near Lake Tahoe - Camping with Kids & Family

Worth a stop

Goose Meadow Campground is centrally located between the Prosser, Boca and Stampede reservoirs to the north, and Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley to the south. A variety of outdoor recreational activities are available at each location. Truckee, 10 minutes north, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including interstate highway connectivity, top notch restaurants, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located 30 minutes south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

The campground is situated on the banks of the Truckee River. A scenic forest of lodgepole pine and fir trees covers the area.

Recreation

Fly-fishing for rainbow trout in the Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the campground. Campers also enjoy swimming and tubing. The surrounding area offers hiking and biking trails, including the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Goose Meadows?

Sites at Goose Meadows are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Goose Meadows?

$22 per site $5 for extra vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Goose Meadows?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Goose Meadows have?

25 sites, including 20 standard sites without power and 4 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Goose Meadows?

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Goose Meadows?

Yes, pets are allowed at Goose Meadows. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Goose Meadows?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. No camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Goose Meadows?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Goose Meadows?

Fly-fishing for rainbow trout in the Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Goose Meadows?

Truckee, California. Goose Meadow Campground is centrally located between the Prosser, Boca and Stampede reservoirs to the north, and Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley to the south.

Source: Getting there

What if Goose Meadows is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Silver Creek-Truckee (2.4 mi), Granite Flat (California) (2.9 mi), and Alpine Meadow Campground (6.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby