Openings · last 7 days
6
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232755
When Goose Meadows reopens
Goose Meadows's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
17
Openings · last 90 days
161
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dSaturday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 85 of 161 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Saturday (52.8%), with Friday (65) and Monday (4) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 01:00 and 11:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 138 of 161 detected openings (85.7%). The remaining 14.3% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 52 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 50–55 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 012 | 13 | 8.1% |
| 007 | 12 | 7.5% |
| 011 | 10 | 6.2% |
| 024 | 9 | 5.6% |
| 001 | 8 | 5.0% |
Site 012 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 13. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 552 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 187 open for online reservation · 143 reserved · 222 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
66.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 187 of 552 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online66.1%
Open site-nights187 / 552
Reserved (of online inventory)143 / 330
Weekday openings138
Weekend openings49
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 138 fall on weekdays and 49 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 143 of 299 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 23 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 10 |
| 002 | 10 |
| 004 | 10 |
| 005 | 10 |
| 007 | 10 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
187 open site-nights across 23 sites at Goose Meadows, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 43 2-night, 38 3-night, 13 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 23 sites take 25 ft.
All 23 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 002 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 004 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 005 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 007 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 015 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 016 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 022 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 023 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 024 | 25 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 003 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 008 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 017 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 |
| 011 | 30 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 012 | 30 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 006 | 30 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 013 | 30 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 010 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 018 | 25 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 020 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 009 | 30 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 1 |
| 019 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 021 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
About Goose Meadows
Overview
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.
Recreation
Fly-fishing for rainbow trout in the Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the campground. Campers also enjoy swimming and tubing. The surrounding area offers hiking and biking trails, including the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Truckee River. A scenic forest of lodgepole pine and fir trees covers the area.
Nearby Attractions
Goose Meadow Campground is centrally located between the Prosser, Boca and Stampede reservoirs to the north, and Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley to the south. A variety of outdoor recreational activities are available at each location.
Truckee, 10 minutes north, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including interstate highway connectivity, top notch restaurants, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located 30 minutes south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
24 monitored sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups23 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Truckee, Calif., take Highway 89 south for 5 miles to the campground. 8100 River Road, Truckee, CA 96161
10811 Stockrest Springs Road, Truckee, CA 96161(530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
BikingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingWater Access
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232755 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232755 · Goose Meadows · Truckee CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Goose Meadows?
Reservations for Goose Meadows are made through Recreation.gov. 187 of 552 tracked site-nights are currently open (33.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 161 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Goose Meadows?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings at Goose Meadows in the last 7 days, 17 over 30 days and 161 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Goose Meadows?
Saturday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 85 of 161 (52.8%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Goose Meadows?
38 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Goose Meadows fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Goose Meadows?
September 2026, with 143 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 299.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Goose Meadows?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 52 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 50-55 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Goose Meadows?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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