Featured amenities
River Access
About Goose Meadows
Number of accommodations: 23
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Goose Meadows.
Rates, Sites & Availability
23 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
23 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Alex G
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SOTH
nice big campsites. was actually a bit too spread out in 18 with our trailer being confined to the designated parking. Overall great spot tho. some hwy noise but if you can get a spot by the river the hwy is mostly drowned out. great location for going between truckee, olympic/squaw valley, and tahoe. mens long drop wasn't too bad! i think folks knew to keep the lid closed.
Claire G
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SOTH
The campground was wonderful. Bathrooms were clean, campsites were easy to set up on.
Claire G
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SOTH
The campground was wonderful. Bathrooms were clean, campsites were easy to set up on.
Kevin M
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: NRTH
Clean campsite. Good clean bathroom facilities. Close to Trukee river.
Kevin M
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: NRTH
Clean campsite. Good clean bathroom facilities. Close to Trukee river.
Lawrence C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: NRTH
Stayed in Site #8. It was mid-week and near the end of summer. So not very active during the day or night. Rented a 16' trailer through Airbnb. It was dropped off, so the site worked well as a 'pull-through'. Throughout my two-day stay, I enjoyed the easy access to the river. Didn't need the restroom. The site host never bothered me, but he was present and appeared to be very attentive. The site was perfect—quiet, peaceful, and full of solitude. I couldn’t have asked for a better spot.
Lawrence C
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: NRTH
Stayed in Site #8. It was mid-week and near the end of summer. So not very active during the day or night. Rented a 16' trailer through Airbnb. It was dropped off, so the site worked well as a 'pull-through'. Throughout my two-day stay, I enjoyed the easy access to the river. Didn't need the restroom. The site host never bothered me, but he was present and appeared to be very attentive. The site was perfect—quiet, peaceful, and full of solitude. I couldn’t have asked for a better spot.
Andrew Lievrouw
August 30, 2024
Goose Meadow Campground is a gem tucked close to town, yet it offers the solitude and natural beauty that any angler would appreciate The campsites are all solid, but I staked my claim on one that backs right up to the Truckee River. It was the perfect spot to cast a line at dawn, with trout practically jumping out of the water. The restroom looked newly painted and clean, just what you need after a long day on the river. This place has all the makings of a great camp, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates good fishing and a well-kept site.
Ryan W
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SOTH
Great campground in the Sierra Nevada.. Stayed at Site 22, in Mid July. No problem with bugs, very nice campsite with a large bear box and fire ring. We just stayed overnight on a pass thru, but this is a great overall location to experience the North Lake Tahoe area. Truckee is a 5-7 minute drive, with great dining and shopping options. Tahoe City is a short drive, as is the Donner Pass area, which is not to be missed. Clean pit toilets a short walk to the river if you want to take a dip.
Ryan W
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SOTH
Great campground in the Sierra Nevada.. Stayed at Site 22, in Mid July. No problem with bugs, very nice campsite with a large bear box and fire ring. We just stayed overnight on a pass thru, but this is a great overall location to experience the North Lake Tahoe area. Truckee is a 5-7 minute drive, with great dining and shopping options. Tahoe City is a short drive, as is the Donner Pass area, which is not to be missed. Clean pit toilets a short walk to the river if you want to take a dip.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: June 4, 2026
