[2] Goose Lake is part of a geological trough which runs from Oregon southward past Death Valley, the Walker Lane.

[6] Goose Lake State Recreation Area includes a campground with various amenities.

[7] It is habitat to many flora and fauna including western grebe, long-billed curlew, and a large herd of mule deer which spend much of the time in the 48-site campground.

The lake is located near the historic Fandango Pass route that 19th century settlers used to enter California.

During rare high water levels, Goose Lake still spills into the Pit River.