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Meeks Bay Resort

7941 Highway 89, Tahoma, California, United States

View of Lake Tahoe from the Lodges
Meeks Bay Resort
Gadu, Washoe Summer House
Meeks Bay Resort
Meeks Bay Resort

Featured amenities

General Store
General Store
Showers
Showers
Kitchen
Kitchen
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About Meeks Bay Resort

NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ANYWHERE AT THE RESORT! Meeks Bay Resort has a long tradition as a family vacation and holiday retreat. It is located on western shore of the famed Lake Tahoe (Da ow aga), far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Washoe Tribe has been a part of the Meeks Bay area of Lake Tahoe (Da ow aga) for many millenium. Their link to the land is an important part of the Meeks Bay Resort charm. It is the perfect spot to recharge those drained reserves and immerse oneself in the spectacular rustic environment.    Enjoy the sandy Meeks Bay beach, or rent a kayak or paddle board and venture out onto blue waters. Explore the hiking trails that lead both north and south along the lake as well as the Meeks Bay Trail which climbs into the Sierra Nevada Desolation Wilderness Area to Phipps Pass and beyond. For more details download the document available from the US Forestry Service.   The Resort has abundant Day-Use parking and a grill for the hungry camper. Stop by the main building for supplies, toys and clothes, and perhaps a chat with one of the Washoe Tribe members.  The resort offers all levels of vacation facilities from the historic Kehlet Mansion and the Washoe House, several cabins and lodges, full hookup RV spots, and standard tent campsites. Many couples have begun their wedded life together and families regularly hold their reunions at the Resort. Group reservations can be made on Recreation.gov or by phone to the call center.   Meeks Bay Campground is now an integral part of the Meeks Bay Resort. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ANYWHERE AT THE RESORT!

Number of accommodations: 94

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • General Store
    General Store
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 9

Sites & Availability

94 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 Cabin 19, Ootzali (Chipmunk), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 2, Tabah (Grizzly Bear), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 20, Mudah (Black Bear), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 21, Patungee (Eagle), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 3, Delek (Duck), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 5, Medu Tzy Tzy (Blue Jay), Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 6, Basat (Squirrel), Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Kehlet Mansion, Loop: Cabin Row
15 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 10, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 11, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 12, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 13, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 14, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 15, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 16, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 17, Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 18, Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 7, Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row
5 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 9, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 1, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Water Only
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 10, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 11, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 12, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 13, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 14, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 15, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 16, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 17, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 18, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 19, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 2, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 20, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 21, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 22, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 23, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 3, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 4, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 5, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 6, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 7, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 8, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 9, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$32.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N01, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N02, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N03, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N04, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N05, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N06, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N07, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N08, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N09, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N10, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N11, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N12, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N13, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent N14, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S01, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S02, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S03, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S04, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S05, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S06, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S09, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S10, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S11, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S12, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S13, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S14, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S15, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S16, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S17, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S18, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S19, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S20, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S21, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S22, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S23, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S24, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S25, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S26, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S27, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S28, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S29, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S30, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S31, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S34, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S35, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S36, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S37, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S38, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S39, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
⛺ Tent S40, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏠 Washoe House, Loop: Resort Edge
7 guests · Campfire
$187.50
/ per night

Reviews (169)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Meeks Bay Resort is praised for its beautiful location near Lake Tahoe, clean facilities, and friendly staff, making it a favorite spot for families and campers. Many visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, lovely beach, and well-maintained campsites, with some returning for decades. However, there are concerns about noise from nearby roads and overcrowding at campsites, along with issues related to staffing and amenities that could use improvement.

Review Summary

3.9
169 reviews
5
49.1%
83
4
20.7%
35
3
12.4%
21
2
4.1%
7
1
13.6%
23

Dale W

Verified

October 17, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S35, Loop: South Loop 4

3

The phone number on the website had a recording that they were closed for the 2022 season - it is 2024 it also said that Recreation.gov was handling the reservations. Recreation.gov said that Meeks Bay Resort was handling reservations. I went to Meeks Bay Resort on my vacation and you could not pay at the resort, it had to be done online. After finally being directed to the correct website I was able to make my reservations. My only complaint is that even with my Senior lifetime pass it still cost me about $140.00 for three nights in a tent site. I love Meeks Bay because it has its own beach a few minutes walk from the campground. Keep an eye out though, I had a couple of visits from a black bear, he wasn’t threatening, I just scolded him like I would do my dog and he went to visit a neighbors campsite. He ran off when she yelled at him too. I will probably return next year even with the cost of the campsites.

Renee H

Verified

October 9, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 11, Loop: Short Inner Loop

4

great stay. Horrible website. Spaces empty all weekend and showed full.

Marcus C

Verified

October 9, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 15, Loop: Outer Camp Loop

3

We have been on a camper van trip from the UK around California. Meeks bay was one of our most disappointing campgrounds. Overall it is attractive and close to the lake. But also close to the road. Not very tranquil. Also it is set up for massive RVs - so if that is what you want then maybe it does the job. But it’s not quaint and pretty like so many of the sites in the state.

Maria C

Verified

October 6, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N04, Loop: Outer Camp Loop

5

Love this place

Shirley R

Verified

October 3, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S31, Loop: South Loop 3

5

My brother, a friend and I all went and it was a beautiful campsite. The process of registration was easy and gave so much information that it was easy to pick a site.

Elizabeth D

Verified

September 27, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N13, Loop: Outer Camp Loop

1

I would trust the other reviews. Most of my 1 star is based on the treatment by the hosts and those living on property.

Pros: The facility was fine, close to the lake with access, showers were warm and available, bathrooms clean. Did not personally see a bear but a neighbor mentioned it once during my stay.

Cons: having one of the hosts start cussing at you while you drive because he didn’t see you and walked into an incoming car, not being able to find a host to check in for 20 minutes after arrival, campsites are very close together with little option to place a tent. Low cell reception except by lake
Road noise is a little loud around 6am but is expected due to proximity of campsite.

Overall I would choose a different campground next time that is not run by an apparent family.

Aleta D

Verified

September 23, 2024 • Stayed at: Cabin 21, Patungee (Eagle), Loop: Cabin Row

5

Our cabins sat almost right on the beach. The staff at Meeks Bay is awesome and helped us with everything we needed especially Jeanne, what an exceptional manager. Thank you for a stay at one of Tahoe’s best kept secrets. It was fabulous.

Tracy C

Verified

September 23, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S37, Loop: South Loop 4

1

This was our second year there. The prices went up, and the services went down. The bathrooms were not cleaned or stocked. And they don't allow dogs-which is fine, but it helps with the bear problem if there ARE dogs to guard our things.

Tracy C

Verified

September 23, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S39, Loop: South Loop 4

1

Beautiful beach, but they charge $55/night and don't clean or stock the bathrooms. Place has gone downhill.

Tracy C

Verified

September 23, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S38, Loop: South Loop 4

1

Too pricey for overflowing portapotties, and dirty bathrooms with no paper towels or toilet paper.

Location Meeks Bay Resort

Address:
7941 Highway 89
Tahoma, CA, 96142
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.0382 / -120.123

Elevation: 1901 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Nightly price for all sites and buildings is the total of the down payment and the remaining nightly fee. The down payment is non-refundable.
Campsites south of Meeks Bay are TENT-ONLY sites.
Registration - Please check in upon arrival at the main building on the northern side of Meeks Creek.
Food Storage- You are in an active bear area. When not in use, you must store all food, scented items, coolers, equipment used to prepare food and garbage (recycling also) inside provided bear-proof boxes. These items must be stored day and night. Food-storage box dimensions are 28" high x 33" deep x 47" wide.
Parking - Vehicles must be parked with all four wheels on pavement. Extra vehicles must be parked in the overflow parking lot.
Quiet hours - Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM daily. Music, talking, and generators should not be audible beyond your immediate campsite any time of day. 
Generator use - Generators may only be operated a maximum of 2 hours during quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM. Campers are asked to be considerate.
Check out - Campsites need to be vacated (people, equipment, and vehicles) by 11:00 am.
Occupancy - There is a maximum of 6 people per campsite or RV site. If you exceed this number, purchase another site (if available) and relocate some of your group and equipment to the other campsite.
Fires - Campfires are only permitted in fire rings. DO NOT leave a fire unattended. Be certain to extinguish fire completely with water before leaving site. Dead wood on the ground may be collected for fuel for campfires within the parks, do not cut or break trees. All collected wood must fit completely within fire rings.
Fire rings are provided in each campsite, DO NOT build additional fire rings.
Tents - Pitch tents on tent pads and within campsite boundaries only. 
Day Use - Campsites are for overnight visitors only. Please use designated day use areas for parking, picnics, and lake access.
Trash - Please keep your campsite clean. Place all litter in campground trash dumpsters. Do not leave cigarette butts or bottle caps on the ground. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire pits.
Water - Do not dump waste water on the ground or at the water spigots. All waste water must be disposed of at the restroom sinks. This applies to shower tents as well. Shower water must be collected and disposed of as stated above. Used water must not be allowed to run onto the ground.
Preserve Natural Resources - Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited.
Bicycles - Bicycles are allowed (with helmets if under 18 years of age). 
Off-Road Vehicles - Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground.       
Propane Tanks - We are unable to recycle your used propane tanks. They CAN NOT be left at the park. You must take them home with you and dispose of them properly.
Pets are not allowed at Meeks Bay Resort.
No trailers of any kind are permitted in the tent sites.
Meeks Bay Resort is historical and rustic and does not have ADA compliant lodging. 
There are no life guards.  
Chainsaw use and hunting are prohibited in the area.
Please keep non-motorized watercraft and boats in tow clean, drained and dry, to avoid transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species. All watercraft will be screened to avoid invasive species.
Meeks Bay Resort no longer has a marina or access for boat launching.
Overnight sleeping in vehicles can only be done in marked, and fully paid camping sites.
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Supervisor's Office, (530) 543-2600.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.  
Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting rustic cabins; click here to learn more 
Meeks Bay Resort is operated on National Forest Service Land by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California under a special use permit administered by the USDA Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. 
General

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON RESORT PROPERTY

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