About Meeks Bay Resort
Number of accommodations: 94
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Kayaking
Paddling
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Showers
Kitchen
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- General Store
- Restaurant
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
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Reviews (687)
What Guests Are Saying
Meeks Bay Resort is praised for its clean facilities, friendly and efficient staff, and prime location near Lake Tahoe and bike paths, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor activities. Many guests appreciate the well-maintained campground, access to the beach, and the overall relaxing atmosphere. However, some reviews mention specific concerns about privacy in certain tent sites and occasional maintenance issues.
What Guests Are Saying
Meeks Bay Resort is praised for its clean facilities, friendly and efficient staff, and prime location near Lake Tahoe and bike paths, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor activities. Many guests appreciate the well-maintained campground, access to the beach, and the overall relaxing atmosphere. However, some reviews mention specific concerns about privacy in certain tent sites and occasional maintenance issues.
Review Summary
Denise p
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S20, Loop: South Loop 2
Loved staying here. Camp sites are a good size. Did see a bear on our first night. Showers are on the other side where the lodges are at behind the general store near the creek. They were clean. Definitely will be coming back.
David K
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 16, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Meeks Bay is one of the best beaches on the lake in my opinion, being able to camp here close to the water is amazing. What isn't amazing is the way this place is managed. Booking a site is a terrible, with having to place a down payment followed by a second payment 30 days before arrival seems needlessly complicated and scammy. New policy dictates that no RV/trailers allowed on the south side of the creek, so if you like dry camping you're out of luck and are forced to pay inflated rates for hook up sites you don't need or want. If you want to go from the south to the north or back you have to walk on the highway or swim, no more crossing in the marina. The no dogs policy is ridiculous, and no staff is to be found when needed. We had questions about the site and called weeks before arrival, we got conflicting information from staff when we arrived, they said "you didn't call us because we never answer the phone". I've been visiting Meeks for over 35 years and sadly I think this was the last time camping here.
David K
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 16, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Meeks Bay is one of the best beaches on the lake in my opinion, being able to camp here close to the water is amazing. What isn't amazing is the way this place is managed. Booking a site is a terrible, with having to place a down payment followed by a second payment 30 days before arrival seems needlessly complicated and scammy. New policy dictates that no RV/trailers allowed on the south side of the creek, so if you like dry camping you're out of luck and are forced to pay inflated rates for hook up sites you don't need or want. If you want to go from the south to the north or back you have to walk on the highway or swim, no more crossing in the marina. The no dogs policy is ridiculous, and no staff is to be found when needed. We had questions about the site and called weeks before arrival, we got conflicting information from staff when we arrived, they said "you didn't call us because we never answer the phone". I've been visiting Meeks for over 35 years and sadly I think this was the last time camping here.
David K
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 16, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Meeks Bay is one of the best beaches on the lake in my opinion, being able to camp here close to the water is amazing. What isn't amazing is the way this place is managed. Booking a site is a terrible, with having to place a down payment followed by a second payment 30 days before arrival seems needlessly complicated and scammy. New policy dictates that no RV/trailers allowed on the south side of the creek, so if you like dry camping you're out of luck and are forced to pay inflated rates for hook up sites you don't need or want. If you want to go from the south to the north or back you have to walk on the highway or swim, no more crossing in the marina. The no dogs policy is ridiculous, and no staff is to be found when needed. We had questions about the site and called weeks before arrival, we got conflicting information from staff when we arrived, they said "you didn't call us because we never answer the phone". I've been visiting Meeks for over 35 years and sadly I think this was the last time camping here.
David K
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 16, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Meeks Bay is one of the best beaches on the lake in my opinion, being able to camp here close to the water is amazing. What isn't amazing is the way this place is managed. Booking a site is a terrible, with having to place a down payment followed by a second payment 30 days before arrival seems needlessly complicated and scammy. New policy dictates that no RV/trailers allowed on the south side of the creek, so if you like dry camping you're out of luck and are forced to pay inflated rates for hook up sites you don't need or want. If you want to go from the south to the north or back you have to walk on the highway or swim, no more crossing in the marina. The no dogs policy is ridiculous, and no staff is to be found when needed. We had questions about the site and called weeks before arrival, we got conflicting information from staff when we arrived, they said "you didn't call us because we never answer the phone". I've been visiting Meeks for over 35 years and sadly I think this was the last time camping here.
Deborah D
VerifiedAugust 30, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 2, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Not a nature site, but a a place to park to go to the beach or bike. Crowded RV campsites.
Deborah D
VerifiedAugust 30, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 2, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Not a nature site, but a a place to park to go to the beach or bike. Crowded RV campsites.
Deborah D
VerifiedAugust 30, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 2, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Not a nature site, but a a place to park to go to the beach or bike. Crowded RV campsites.
Deborah D
VerifiedAugust 30, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 2, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Not a nature site, but a a place to park to go to the beach or bike. Crowded RV campsites.
Iremar B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S34, Loop: South Loop 4
My campsite was clean, close to the lake.
The park resident ranger was very friendly and helpful. He even let me use his electricity outlet to charge my phone for an emergency call.
The only downside is that there are no no showered in the South side and no electricity either.
Location Meeks Bay Resort
Address:
7941 Highway 89
Tahoma, CA, 96142
United States
From the south, take Highway 89 north out of South Lake Tahoe.
From the northeast take Highway 28 to Highway 89 south.
From Truckee take Highway 89 south.
Meeks Bay Resort is accessible via State Highway 89, which connects to South Lake Tahoe to the south and Highway 28 to the northeast.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.0382 / -120.123
Elevation: 1901 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
11AM
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Local regulations
- The resort operates under a special use permit from the National Forest Service.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
