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Recreation Region: Truckee Ranger District

Goose Meadow Campground

Goose Meadow Campground is located between the Truckee River and Highway 89, five miles south of Truckee, and not far from Tahoe City. The campground is situated on the banks above the Truckee River. Most sites are forested and shaded, and all are a short walking distance to the river. The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Each site has a bear box that must be used to store food and other scented items such as toiletries and pet food. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water also provided. Firewood available at campground at the host site.  Please note that Highway 89 road noise can be heard from this campground.

Most single family sites and group campgrounds can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777.

Visitors enjoy the area for its bike riding and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. A paved trail starts just a few miles south of the campground at the entrance to Olympic Valley. Walkers, skaters, and bike riders can follow the paved trail to Tahoe City and beyond as it parallels the Truckee River, or head west into Olympic Valley for food and entertainment. Campers also enjoy swimming and tubing on the river. Rafting opportunities may be available in the summertime in Tahoe City. Fly-fishing on the Truckee River is also a popular activity. Special restrictions apply.

No camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds.

Current Conditions
Expect full campgrounds unless you have a reservation.

General Information

Number of sites: 25

Location: Highway 89 South on Truckee River between Truckee and Tahoe City

May 27 - October 11

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

No camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $22 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night

$22 per site
$5 for extra vehicle

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.258445

Longitude: -120.211615

Directions

From Truckee: Drive 4 miles south on Hwy 89.
 

Parking

Limited

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Yes

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 27th, 2025