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.
Upcoming Availability
7 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
None
available
Mon, Jul 27
None
available
Tue, Jul 28
None
available
Wed, Jul 29
9
sites
Thu, Jul 30
8
sites
Fri, Jul 31
None
available
Sat, Aug 1
None
available
Sun, Aug 2
14
sites
Mon, Aug 3
16
sites
Tue, Aug 4
13
sites
Wed, Aug 5
16
sites
Thu, Aug 6
15
sites
Fri, Aug 7
None
available
Sat, Aug 8
None
available
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Goose Meadow Campground is located along the Truckee River adjacent to Highway 89, about half-way between Tahoe City and Truckee. The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The campground is situated on the banks of the Truckee River.
max Stay
14 days
max Concurrent Stay
3 campsite(s) held
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 021
SOTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 003
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 001
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 015
SOTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 018
SOTH
25 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 005
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 002
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 023
SOTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 013
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 004
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 012
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 024
SOTH
25 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 007
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 019
SOTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 016
SOTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 020
SOTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 008
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 014
SOTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 006
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 017
SOTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 010
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 011
NRTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 022
SOTH
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Bear lockers dimensions are 48' wide x 28' deep x 35' tall. Please plan food storage containers accordingly.
Off-highway vehicles must be trailered to and from designated OHV routes. Recreational riding is not allowed in the campground
Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558 (voice), (530) 587-6907 (TDD).
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Common questions
Is Goose Meadows available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 7 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Goose Meadows?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.