Goose Meadows
Goose Meadows is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.25750, -120.20917
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Goose Meadows
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 3
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 201 designated routes (219 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Meadow Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Goose Meadow | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Silver Creek-Truckee | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Silver Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | $20 | — |
| Granite Flat (California) | National forest campground | 2.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Granite Flat Campground | Private campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.