Can you reserve a site at Goose Meadows?

Yes, Goose Meadows is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Goose Meadows have?

25 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Goose Meadows?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Goose Meadows?

Yes, pets are allowed at Goose Meadows.

Are campfires allowed at Goose Meadows?

Campfires are allowed at Goose Meadows. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Goose Meadows, California — 24 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.

The facts

Season: May 27 – October 11 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
24 bookable sites
25 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: NRTH, S&P, SOTH

Site types

20 Standard Nonelectric
4 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

25 campsites at Goose Meadows

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
002	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
003	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
004	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
005	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
006	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
007	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
008	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
009	NRTH	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
010	NRTH	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
011	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
012	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
013	NRTH	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
Single S&P	S&P	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
014	SOTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
015	SOTH	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
016	SOTH	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
017	SOTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
018	SOTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
019	SOTH	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
020	SOTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
021	SOTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
022	SOTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
023	SOTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
024	SOTH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

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

39.25750, -120.20917 · 39°15'27.0"N 120°12'33.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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Precip in	6.1	6.0	5.4	2.5	1.6	0.6	0.3	0.5	0.6	2.1	3.4	6.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Goose Meadows

Can you reserve a site at Goose Meadows?: Yes, Goose Meadows is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Goose Meadows have?: 25 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Goose Meadows?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Goose Meadows?: Yes, pets are allowed at Goose Meadows.
Are campfires allowed at Goose Meadows?: Campfires are allowed at Goose Meadows. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Goose Meadows also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Goose Meadows's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$22 per site $5 for extra vehicle

Restrictions:

No camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Goose Meadows

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Prosser Family 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Prosser Ranch Group 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lakeside (Truckee) 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Milton Reservoir 8 mi · Facility
Prosser Reservoir - Water Recreation 8.9 mi · Facility
Prosser Pits OHV Area 9 mi · Facility
Prosser Hill OHV routes. 9 mi · Facility
Smithneck Creek 9.3 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

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