Campground Details - GOOSE MEADOWS, CA - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Goose Meadows Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, five miles from Truckee, and not far from Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe.

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.

Facilities:

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

Nearby Attractions:

Goose Meadows is centrally located between the Prosser, Boca and Stampede reservoirs to the north, and Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley to the south. A variety of outdoor recreational activities is available at each location.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Campfire Rings Drinking Water Firewood Vendor Fishing Grills Ranger Station	River Access Swimming Trash Collection Tubing Vault Toilets Water
Within 10 Miles
ATM Fuel Available General Store	Grocery Store Pay Phone Restaurant

Know Before You Go

In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe Recreation will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the "second vehicle" in each single family campsite, and on the "third and fourth vehicle" in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
An additional $2 per day fee is charged for reservations during Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends
Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
Fire restrictions may apply during summer months
This facility is operated by Tahoe Recreation, doing business as California Land Management and comments are welcome; forms are available from campground hosts or online
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Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.2575, -120.20917
39°15'27"N, 120°12'33"W

From Truckee, Calif., take Highway 89 south for 5 miles to the campground.