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Goose Meadows

Tahoe National Forest

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Goose Meadows
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
7 of the last 69 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (8h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Goose Meadows in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, NRTH #001–NRTH #006 next to each othersites NRTH #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #008, #010, SOTH #015, #016, #017, #023, #024
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, NRTH #011–NRTH #013 next to each othersites NRTH #011, #012, #013, SOTH #019
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 8h agosites SOTH #022
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, NRTH #003–NRTH #005 next to each othersites NRTH #001, #003, #004, #005, SOTH #016, #024
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →👥 SOTH #020 & SOTH #021 next to each othersites SOTH #018, #020, #021
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites NRTH #009
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites NRTH #007
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 NRTH #006 & NRTH #007 next to each othersites NRTH #006, #007, SOTH #015, #022, #023

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite NRTH #001 — Goose Meadow #1
Site NRTH #001 · Goose Meadow #1USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #001 — Goose Meadow #1
Site NRTH #001 · Goose Meadow #1USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #002 — Goose Meadow #2
Site NRTH #002 · Goose Meadow #2USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #002 — Goose Meadow #2
Site NRTH #002 · Goose Meadow #2USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #003 — Goose Meadow #3
Site NRTH #003 · Goose Meadow #3USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #003 — Goose Meadow #3
Site NRTH #003 · Goose Meadow #3USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #004 — Goose Meadow #4
Site NRTH #004 · Goose Meadow #4USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #004 — Goose Meadow #4
Site NRTH #004 · Goose Meadow #4USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #005 — Goose Meadow #5
Site NRTH #005 · Goose Meadow #5USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #005 — Goose Meadow #5
Site NRTH #005 · Goose Meadow #5USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #006 — Goose Meadow #6
Site NRTH #006 · Goose Meadow #6USDA Forest Service
Campsite NRTH #006 — Goose Meadow #6
Site NRTH #006 · Goose Meadow #6USDA Forest Service
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 4.6 mi away.

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 32 openings at Goose Meadows over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 8–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~376 mi from LA💵 $22/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆144 ratings
5★83
4★36
3★12
2★9
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.1/4
AT&T2.9/4
Verizon2.8/4
Sprint retired2.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Goose Meadows FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Goose Meadows?

Goose Meadows in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Goose Meadows?

Campsite fees at Goose Meadows run about $22/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Goose Meadows when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Goose Meadows often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Goose Meadows?

CampSage's scans caught 32 openings at Goose Meadows over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 8–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Goose Meadows a good campground?

Goose Meadows holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 148 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Goose Meadows?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Goose Meadows, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 21 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Goose Meadows located?

Goose Meadows is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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