Goose Lake State Recreation Area
State Recreation Area · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- Camping
- 71 acres
Park Overview Goose Lake State Recreation Area is a cool, shady destination teeming with wildlife on the Oregon-California border. Its grassy expanses make it an inviting place to camp. The campground sits on the banks of Goose Lake, a large, seasonal lakebed that typically gets some water in spring. The park’s remote location makes camping reservations unnecessary. The Lake County railroad, which crosses the park, runs mid-day to the main line in Alturas, California. Migratory waterfowl are most abundant in the spring and early summer when stream runoff is at its peak. Mule deer frequen
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- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov
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- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
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Activities & features: Camping · Dump Station · Picnic Area · Shower · Wildlife Viewing
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