Goose Meadows
Truckee, California · 5,978 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: USDA Forest Service
Wildfire 23 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,978 ft (1,822 m)5,978 ft1,822 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“S&P” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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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
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile4G LTE
Cell service at Goose Meadows: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny55°30°
- WedSunny66°36°
- ThuSunny66°37°
- FriSunny70°37°
- SatSunny69°37°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Silver Creek-Truckee
Public Land · 2.4 mi · Sunnyside-Tahoe City
Granite Flat (California)
Public Land · 2.9 mi · Truckee
Watson Lake Campground
Public Land · 4.5 mi · Cedar Flat
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Truckee share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.5 mi
Camp site
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tahoe National Forest
- 6.5 mi
Camp site
Truckee, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tahoe National Forest
- 6.7 mi
Head Waters Middle Fork
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA
- 6.9 mi
Camp site
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tahoe National Forest
- 7.1 mi
Little Needle Lake
Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA
- 7.6 mi
Alder Creek
Truckee, CA
Location and contact
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