Goose Meadows Campground

Lake Tahoe + Northern Sierra, California

Brandon Katcher

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Plan In onX Backcountry

Reservations possible?

Yes

RV Hookups

No

Potable water

Yes

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Brandon Katcher

Goose Meadows Campground is sandwiched between the Truckee River and Highway 89 just a few miles from the most famous ski resort in the Tahoe area. Originally opened in 1949, Squaw Valley is one of the oldest resorts in Lake Tahoe, as well as the home of the 1960 Winter Olympics.

Along with Granite Flat and Silver Creek, two nearby campgrounds, Goose Meadows is in a perfect location to enjoy the hiking, fishing and other summer activities that the area offers. The campground has 21 non-electric RV campsites lying under the tall pines, each boasting picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills.

Other nearby activities include rafting, biking and explorations of Tahoe City and Truckee. Goose Meadows may not be the prettiest or most secluded campground, but it does offer no-frills car camping within easy reach of a plethora of outdoor activities.

Goose Meadows is open from May 15 through October 11.

Logistics + Planning

Current Weather: Powered by Dark Sky

Foggy in the morning.

Wed

77°F

53°

Clear throughout the day.

Thu

69°F

48°

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

Fri

66°F

41°

Clear throughout the day.

Sat

71°F

43°

Clear throughout the day.

Sun

74°F

47°

Clear throughout the day.

Mon

72°F

48°

Clear throughout the day.

Tue

67°F

46°

Preferable season(s)

Spring

Summer

Parking Pass

Not Required

Pros

Along the Truckee River. Shaded sites.

Cons

Close to the highway. No tent sites.

Pets allowed

Allowed

Managed by

Forest Service

Reservation phone number

1 (530) 587-3558

Reservation Website

Click here

Features

Flushing toilets

Vault toilet

Swimming holes

Potable water