Goose Lake State Recreation Area
Also known as Goose Lake State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 947-3111
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Goose Lake State Recreation Area is a recreation area about 14 miles south of Lakeview.
Popular activities here are wildlife watching and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open for day use: year round Open for camping: May 1 – Nov 1
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| There is a | $10 |
Official wording
Dump Station Fee There is a $10 fee to use the dump station. You can pay by scanning the QR code posted at the station. You do not need to be a registered camper to use the dump station. Registered state park camping guests only need to pay once per stay to use the dump station. For more information see the FAQ page – the dump station questions are at the bottom of the General section.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
No, Goose Lake State Recreation Area campground is first-come, first-served.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Is my pet welcome at the park? Yes, pets are welcome at the park. Pets are required to be on a leash no longer than six feet, except in the parks pet exercise area.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Camping Reservations required starting May 1, 2027. Same-day reservations available.
Book online up to 6 months in advance.
• 26 electrical sites with water
• 19 tent sites with water
• 20 amp electrical (adapter required for 20 and 50 amp compatibility)
• Flush toilets and hot showers
• RV dump station | — | 26 electrical sites with water; 20 amp electrical (adapter required for 20 and 50 amp compatibility)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Seasonal Camping
Reservations required starting May 1, 2027. Same-day reservations available.
Book online up to 6 months in advance.
- 26 electrical sites with water
- 19 tent sites with water
- 20 amp electrical (adapter required for 20 and 50 amp compatibility)
- Flush toilets and hot showers
- RV dump station
Is firewood and ice available for purchase in the campground?
Firewood bundles are available for purchase for $7/bundle from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the woodshed in the campground. Ice is not available for purchase at the park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingCampingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Lakeview — about 14 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.9932, -120.3185
- Phone
- (541) 947-3111
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 13, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology