GOOSE LAKE DISPERSED
Typically accessible July through October when snow-free. First-come, first-served with no reservations. 14-day stay limit within any 30-day period. Pack out all trash.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
About
Goose Lake Dispersed is a collection of primitive camping spots scattered along Goose Lake and Goose Lake Road in the New Meadows Ranger District of the Payette National Forest. These undeveloped sites offer a backcountry camping experience with minimal infrastructure. Fire rings and outhouses are available, but campers should expect to be self-sufficient. The area is typically accessible from July through October when snow-free conditions prevail. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. The terrain and undeveloped nature of the sites make them unsuitable for large RVs. Campers must pack out all trash and leave no trace. Goose Lake itself is a no-wake lake that permits motorized watercraft, with a boat ramp located at the nearby Grouse Campground. Hikers can access the Granite Mountain trailhead for trips to Twin Lakes (2.4 miles roundtrip) or Granite Mountain Lookout (5.5 miles roundtrip).
Directions
From McCall, travel five miles west on Highway 55. Turn right on Goose Lake Road/Forest Road #257 and proceed nine miles north. Dispersed campsites are located along Goose Lake Road north of Grouse Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 634-0700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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