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Goose Meadows

Goose MeadowsPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
25
sites
May–Sep
best months

Is Goose Meadows open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Tahoe National Forest.

  • Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts

    Agency alert covering Tahoe National Forest · Order 17-25-05 · USFS · Tahoe National Forest

As of · Source: USFS · Tahoe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 25 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 5,956 ft
  • Near TruckeeTruckee Ranger District · Tahoe National Forest

Goose Meadow Campground is located along the Truckee River adjacent to Highway 89, about half-way between Tahoe City and Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Goose Meadows

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Sandy's Pub

    Pub

    On your way back · 4 mi
  • If it rains

    Watson Cabin

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Goose Meadows

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 17°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 18°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 22°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 26°

      7 wet

    5. May

      63° / 33°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 38°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 44°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 42°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 36°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 29°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 23°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 17°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Donner Mem Sp, CA, 4.8 mi away at 5,937 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Goose Meadows

25 sites for RV and tent camping

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