
USDA Forest Service · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
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. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information. 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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 4.4 mi
fuel station
Shell
- 3.6 mi
propane
7-Eleven
- 4.3 mi
grocery
Save Mart
- 3.7 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 0.9 mi
trailhead
Big Chief - North
- 3.7 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 5.0 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- 10811 Stockrest Springs Road · Truckee, CA 96161
- (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 81 days ahead.
Based on 116 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/6/2026
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