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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (291)
What Guests Are Saying
Goose Meadows is praised for its beautiful location along the Truckee River, clean facilities, and spacious campsites that offer a degree of privacy. Many families appreciate the accessibility to the river for activities and the campground's proximity to town while still maintaining a quiet atmosphere. While some reviews mention road noise and cleanliness issues in certain spots, the overall sentiment is positive, with campers expressing a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Goose Meadows is praised for its beautiful location along the Truckee River, clean facilities, and spacious campsites that offer a degree of privacy. Many families appreciate the accessibility to the river for activities and the campground's proximity to town while still maintaining a quiet atmosphere. While some reviews mention road noise and cleanliness issues in certain spots, the overall sentiment is positive, with campers expressing a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Jitsun Vincent S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SOTH
Perfect place to chill, hike, hit Tahoe, look at the stars... love it
Kristy W
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: NRTH
Goose meadows campground was a very convenient place to camp. It was close to many different sightseeing places at Lake Tahoe. The campsite was very clean when we arrived and we had plenty of space for 2 large tents. I give the campground 4.5 stars out of five. I didn’t like how close the campsites were together and the noise from the road was hard to ignore. But overall, I would stay here again.
Kristy W
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: NRTH
Goose meadows campground was a very convenient place to camp. It was close to many different sightseeing places at Lake Tahoe. The campsite was very clean when we arrived and we had plenty of space for 2 large tents. I give the campground 4.5 stars out of five. I didn’t like how close the campsites were together and the noise from the road was hard to ignore. But overall, I would stay here again.
Chris Dunaway
July 31, 2023
This is a small Forest Service campground off of Highway 89. Running water and pit toilets (that were very clean). You can hear the traffic noise off of 89, as you are right beside it, but it is only 10 minutes from Donner Lake where we spent much of our days. It was a good place for a few days and the other campers were very quiet. It had a good feeling overall. I was in campsite 22.
Frank R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NRTH
Great
Frank R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: NRTH
Great
Beth P
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: NRTH
Great campground! Our spot (#1) was very spacious and not too close to the neighbors. The road noise was loud, so it may be better to choose a site farther back. Close to a great bike path along the Truckee River and Lake Tahoe. Bathrooms were clean.
Beth P
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: NRTH
Great campground! Our spot (#1) was very spacious and not too close to the neighbors. The road noise was loud, so it may be better to choose a site farther back. Close to a great bike path along the Truckee River and Lake Tahoe. Bathrooms were clean.
Patrick H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: NRTH
Great location. Great campsite host
Patrick H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: NRTH
Great location. Great campsite host
Location & Directions for Goose Meadows
8100 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161 United States
Elevation: 1,813 ft
Getting There
From Truckee, Calif., take Highway 89 south for 5 mi to the campground. 8100 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
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: October 21, 2026
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