Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Site Length
- 44
- Max Vehicle Length
- 35
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 4
- Driveway Surface
- Gravel
- Driveway Entry
- Back-In
CampsiteSTANDARD ELECTRIC✓ ReservableElectric (50) + Water
Site 55 — GOOSE POINT
GOOSE POINT · Virginia · Loop LOOA
Campsite 55 at GOOSE POINT in Virginia. STANDARD ELECTRIC site. Electric (50), Water available. Maximum 12 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
36.80363, -80.05942
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Weather at GOOSE POINT
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Overcast
89°/56°
💧 2%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:16 AM ↓ 7:01 PM
Sat
Light Rain
70°/57°
💧 42%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:17 AM ↓ 7:00 PM
Sun
Light Rain
62°/56°
💧 55%🌬 3mph
↑ 7:18 AM ↓ 6:58 PM
Mon
Drizzle
78°/59°
💧 4%🌬 4mph
↑ 7:18 AM ↓ 6:57 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
67°/49°
🌬 10mph
↑ 7:19 AM ↓ 6:56 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
- Rain jacket / shell55% chance of precipitation in the forecast.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 12
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Double
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Picnic Table
- Y
- Fire Pit
- Y
- Shade
- Full
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site 55 Compares
- One of 63 sites at GOOSE POINT — 19 of them in the LOOA loop.
- Fits vehicles up to 35 ft — longer than 52% of sites here.
Other sites in the LOOA loop
Photos from GOOSE POINT
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
TentRVTrailer
Booking Tips for Site 55
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 3:00 PM / 2:00 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps