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2026 Season availability
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River Access
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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
Christina P
VerifiedNovember 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: NRTH
Really beautiful campground, and this was by far one of the best sites due to the proximity to the river. Not too far from Tahoe City either!
Eugene L
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: NRTH
There is 18 hours-a-day of vehicle noise from CA rte 89, but this campground is exceptionally close to conveniences & attractions (I-80, Truckee, Tahoe City, Squaw, Alpine Meadows), and west side of 89 intersects many forest roads (high country access via 4WD, mountain bike, hiking). Appealing features: 6,000 ft elevation, good spacing between sites, big trees, Truckee River, mountain scenery, clean & well-organized this season. For 40 years I dismissed this campground as 'too close to a major road'- this was my first stay, vehicle noise was not intrusive, highly recommend this great spot!
Eugene L
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: NRTH
There is 18 hours-a-day of vehicle noise from CA rte 89, but this campground is exceptionally close to conveniences & attractions (I-80, Truckee, Tahoe City, Squaw, Alpine Meadows), and west side of 89 intersects many forest roads (high country access via 4WD, mountain bike, hiking). Appealing features: 6,000 ft elevation, good spacing between sites, big trees, Truckee River, mountain scenery, clean & well-organized this season. For 40 years I dismissed this campground as 'too close to a major road'- this was my first stay, vehicle noise was not intrusive, highly recommend this great spot!
Devon L
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SOTH
Nice quiet site on the South loop with a short path to the river. Facilities were clean and easily accessible. You could hear some road noise from CA-89, but it was very quiet at night. Even though there was a ban on campfires, we enjoyed our stay at Goose Meadows!
Devon L
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SOTH
Nice quiet site on the South loop with a short path to the river. Facilities were clean and easily accessible. You could hear some road noise from CA-89, but it was very quiet at night. Even though there was a ban on campfires, we enjoyed our stay at Goose Meadows!
Leo W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SOTH
Beautiful campground nest to the Truckee River but also very close to Hwy 89. Road noise can be an issue.
Leo W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SOTH
Beautiful campground nest to the Truckee River but also very close to Hwy 89. Road noise can be an issue.
Melanie C
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SOTH
the camp host was rude.
Melanie C
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SOTH
the camp host was rude.
Adrienne S
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SOTH
Friendly yet businesslike host. Really too bad that there were reserved but unused campsites. Seems if people don’t show up on their first night the space should be let to any waiting to camp.
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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