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About Goose Meadows
Number of accommodations: 23
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (257)
What Guests Are Saying
Goose Meadows is a well-maintained campground with beautiful sites along the Truckee River, offering good privacy and easy access to outdoor activities. While there are some concerns about road noise and restroom odors, many guests appreciated the cleanliness and helpful campground host. Overall, the location is convenient, being close to both Truckee and Lake Tahoe, making it a popular choice for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Goose Meadows is a well-maintained campground with beautiful sites along the Truckee River, offering good privacy and easy access to outdoor activities. While there are some concerns about road noise and restroom odors, many guests appreciated the cleanliness and helpful campground host. Overall, the location is convenient, being close to both Truckee and Lake Tahoe, making it a popular choice for campers.
Review Summary
Risha M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: NRTH
Great campsite. There's a bear box, fire pit and grill at the site. Our site had plenty of room. Near the river, fairly quiet (though you can still hear the highway noise). I had cell service the whole time.
Risha M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: NRTH
Great campsite. There's a bear box, fire pit and grill at the site. Our site had plenty of room. Near the river, fairly quiet (though you can still hear the highway noise). I had cell service the whole time.
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SOTH
For site 21 the guide says it is a “back in” site. It is not, it does have a driveway, but to suitable for an rv or trailer. Putting your rv in that driveway would put your door right next to the adjacent site’s parking area, so your door would be about 3 feet from those cars. You have to use the site as a pull-through that you can’t pull all the way through because of trees. My trailer is 25’ and that would be the max because otherwise you won’t be able to unhook/re-hook up your vehicle. The “yard” of the site is very nice and expansive with river access.
If you have a bigger rig, site 19 is better because it’s one of the half-moon shaped pullout type of sites…it has a very nice “yard” area as well.
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: SOTH
For site 21 the guide says it is a “back in” site. It is not, it does have a driveway, but to suitable for an rv or trailer. Putting your rv in that driveway would put your door right next to the adjacent site’s parking area, so your door would be about 3 feet from those cars. You have to use the site as a pull-through that you can’t pull all the way through because of trees. My trailer is 25’ and that would be the max because otherwise you won’t be able to unhook/re-hook up your vehicle. The “yard” of the site is very nice and expansive with river access.
If you have a bigger rig, site 19 is better because it’s one of the half-moon shaped pullout type of sites…it has a very nice “yard” area as well.
Ruth Ann E
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: NRTH
It was an ok campsite. One small issue was some overhanging trees that we had to deal with when getting in and out of the truck. The worst part of this campground was finding it coming from the north. The sign was located past the first loop entrance. It should have been further north so a driver could see it prior to the first loop. Luckily we had friends that told us the entrance sign was passed our loop and to drive slow in order to see it. Otherwise we would have passed it and had to turn around. Need to move the sign or add another one.
Ruth Ann E
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: NRTH
It was an ok campsite. One small issue was some overhanging trees that we had to deal with when getting in and out of the truck. The worst part of this campground was finding it coming from the north. The sign was located past the first loop entrance. It should have been further north so a driver could see it prior to the first loop. Luckily we had friends that told us the entrance sign was passed our loop and to drive slow in order to see it. Otherwise we would have passed it and had to turn around. Need to move the sign or add another one.
Melanie G
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SOTH
Pretty. Quiet.
Melanie G
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SOTH
Pretty. Quiet.
Jitsun Vincent S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SOTH
Perfect place to chill, hike, hit Tahoe, look at the stars... love it
Jitsun Vincent S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SOTH
Perfect place to chill, hike, hit Tahoe, look at the stars... love it
Location Goose Meadows
Address:
8100 River Road
Truckee, CA, 96161
United States
From Truckee, Calif., take Highway 89 south for 5 miles to the campground. 8100 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Latitude & Longitude: 39.2575 / -120.209
Elevation: 1813 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store all food in approved containers to prevent bear interactions; bear locker dimensions are provided.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-highway vehicles must be trailered; recreational riding is prohibited in the campground.
General
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Campfires and charcoal fires may be restricted due to fire conditions; contact the ranger district for updates.
- Purchase firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
- Firewood can be obtained from the campground host if available.
Site types & loops
- RVs longer than 30 feet cannot turn around in the campground due to space limitations.
Fees & deposits
- One vehicle is included with your reservation; additional vehicles incur a $10 nightly fee and overflow parking is very limited.
Site capacity
- Each site can accommodate a maximum of 6 people and 2 dogs; dogs must be leashed or confined.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
