Goodale Creek Campground
Quick Facts
4,144 ftPrice
$5/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
43 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Quick Facts
4,144 ftPrice
$5/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
43 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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What Campers Say
Mixed Reviews
Based on 58 reviews
48 Google reviews
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"User reviews for Goodale Creek Campground are mixed, with many appreciating the quiet, scenic location and affordable fees, while others highlight issues like ticks and insects. "Peaceful with amazing views of the mountains" (user review) and "Tick infested! Campers beware!" (user review)."
Campground Map
Goodale Creek Campground
Ten miles north of Independence on U.S. Highway 395, then 2 miles west on Aberdeen Road, follow signs to campground.
Best Time to Camp at Goodale Creek Campground
Goodale Creek transforms with the seasons, offering year-round accessibility to those who seek its varied charms. Seasoned visitors whisper that autumn brings crisp air and golden light, winter delivers peaceful solitude under clear skies, and spring awakens the landscape with gentle warmth. Summer tells a different tale—the desert sun blazes overhead, making it the domain of only the most heat-tolerant adventurers. Many find the cooler months from October through May to be the sweet spot, when comfortable days give way to starlit nights perfect for campfire conversations.
Reviews warn 'Gets very hot in the Summer' and insect/tick complaints increase discomfort.
Description and reviews note autumn as crisp, golden, and particularly enjoyable.
Early spring praised; creek, wildlife and mild seasons noted, but details limited.
Open year-round and reviewers find winter pleasant though no winter-sport offerings listed.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: The campground operates its first-come, first-served policies between June 21, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Pricing remains constant year-round.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Open year-round, with first-come, first-served availability starting June 21, 2025.
- Current Alerts: Seasonal fire restrictions may apply during high fire danger.
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