Sightseeing & food
Goose Meadows
California · Truckee & Donner (CA)
Goose Meadows is in Truckee, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
14.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe4.4 mi to Palisades Tahoestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest (Recreation.gov facility page) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 30 ft [Recreation.gov] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Recreation.gov lists pets allowed at the campsites [Recreation.gov] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov — Goose Meadows (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 6 pull-through, 18 back-in Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 14.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 4.4 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Host
- River Access
- Shade
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
Why stay here?
- 4.4 mi from Palisades Tahoe (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 30 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 124 guest reviews.
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Goose Meadows, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundSilver Creek-Truckee2.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee5.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeGranite Flat2.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestWatson Lake Campground4.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicFirst come, first servedCheck availability on fs.usda.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 015 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 010 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 009 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 016 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 30 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Goose Meadows: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Goose Meadows?
- Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Goose Meadows have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Goose Meadows?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Goose Meadows?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Andrew L ★ 5 · Oct 2025This is a great campground! My favorite in the area!
Scott B ★ 5 · Oct 2025Very nice and quiet! Will go there again. Sites are nice and big and close to MTB trails.
Melissa R ★ 2 · Oct 2025The campground was clean, beautiful, and well-maintained; however, it is far too noisy due to highway traffic, making it difficult to relax or sleep well.
Location
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
14.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
4.4 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Goose Meadows sits on the banks of the Truckee River right beside Highway 89, about five miles south of Truckee and roughly midway between Truckee and Tahoe City. The campground is shaded by a mix of lodgepole pine and fir, and its 23 single-family campsites are small and straightforward: 19 sites accept both RVs and tents while four are tent-only. Each site includes a picnic table and a metal campfire ring with an attached grill; vault toilets and a drinking-water spigot are available in the loop. Because the facility is operated by Tahoe National Forest, management, seasonal openings, fees a…
Amenities
HostRiver AccessShadeTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater Spigot
Nearby activities
FishingSwimmingWater AccessBikingHikingCamping
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 6 pull-through, 18 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 24 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (42 reports), Verizon 3 (38 reports), T-Mobile 3 (17 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 24 of 24 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $22/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 14.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 4.4 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 15.5 mi · Emerald Bay 21.7 mi
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For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 30 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
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Things to do near Palisades Tahoe
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- Booking Recreation.gov campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- By rig & style
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- Near landmarks
- Campgrounds near Donner Memorial State Park
- Nearest alternatives
- Silver Creek-Truckee (2.4 mi) · Granite Flat (2.9 mi) · Donner Memorial State Park (4.5 mi)
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Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
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≈ $160 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
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Silver Creek-Truckee
Tent sites · RV sites
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Granite Flat
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