U.S. Forest Service · Plumas National Forest · California

Goose Lake Campground

Goose Lake Campground has 13 campsites that include table, fire ring, food locker, vault toilets and parkin. Access to some campsites is via rough unpaved roads. Some of the features of this area include breathtaking scenery and over 20 scenic lakes for hiking, biking and equestrian enjoyment.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served13 sitesTents only

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Goose Lake Campground
Photo from the area. Judy Gallagher Depicted place: Sierra County, CA, USA (39 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
4fires
active
Pnf Rx (prescribed burn) · 24 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesCall the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestPlumas National Forest
BookingReservations are not available
FeesCall the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only
Rules14 day camping limit. 6 people per campsite. 2 vehicles per campsite. OHV riding is not allowed. Store food, trash and scented items appropriately - Be Bear Aware

Plumas National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Goose Lake Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 4.16 inches of precipitation, 11.7 inches of snowFebruary: 3.93 inches of precipitation, 7.6 inches of snowMarch: 3.57 inches of precipitation, 6.4 inches of snowApril: 1.55 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowMay: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJune: 0.52 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.44 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowOctober: 1.07 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowNovember: 2.03 inches of precipitation, 2.4 inches of snowDecember: 4.28 inches of precipitation, 7.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.1°F averageFebruary: 33.7°F averageMarch: 38.4°F averageApril: 43.4°F averageMay: 51.0°F averageJune: 58.7°F averageJuly: 65.5°F averageAugust: 63.9°F averageSeptember: 58.0°F averageOctober: 48.1°F averageNovember: 38.3°F averageDecember: 30.7°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Portola, 13 miles from the campground at 4,850 feet, station USC00047085 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 23 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 38 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates39.6756° N, 120.6364° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Pnf Rx

    24 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Pnf North Quincy Wcsl Rx

    26 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Tnf East Zone Rx Fire Support

    28 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Loafer Creek Dwr Vmp Rx

    44 mi from the campground · 68 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗24.8 mi
Outdoor gearUpcycled Adventures ↗30.6 mi
RV sales & serviceDeMartini RV Sales ↗38.3 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Goose Lake SRA Campground, Oregon

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Gold Lake 4x4
    2.8 mi trail
  • 0.6 mi
    Church Meadow Loop
    1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.7 mi
    Damalusung Lake
    0.7 mi trail
  • 0.7 mi
    Gold Lake Highway ↗
    6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.7 mi
    Gold Lake Highway ↗
    8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.8 mi
    Mills Peak
    2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest, which overlaps Plumas National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Goose Lake Campground?

No. Goose Lake Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Goose Lake Campground?

Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only

Source: Forest Service

Is Goose Lake Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Goose Lake Campground have?

13 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Goose Lake Campground?

Goose Lake Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Goose Lake Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Haven Lake Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), Gold Lake Campground (0.5 mi), and Snag Lake Campground (0.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby