Goose Meadow

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $22 per night. Goose Meadow is a National Forest campground near Truckee, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Truckee, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $22 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Access and cell service

39.2584, -120.2116 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Open in Google Maps Directions

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Goose Meadow?

No. Goose Meadow is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Goose Meadow?

Camping at Goose Meadow costs Single Site: $22 per night.

Is there drinking water at Goose Meadow?

Yes, Goose Meadow has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Goose Meadow?

Goose Meadow is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Goose Meadow

Waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Goose Meadow, in straight-line miles: Kings Beach (swimming hole, 10 miles), Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 16 miles), Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 16 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.