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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:42AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:17AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 1 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
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.
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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