About Meeks Bay Resort
Number of accommodations: 94
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Hiking
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Paddling
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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General Store
Showers
Kitchen
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- General Store
- Restaurant
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- Beach Access
- Lake Access
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- 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
Jaiden P
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S39, Loop: South Loop 4
Huge waste of money! We talked to several of our neighbors who claimed the property was under new management and that could explain the lack of care the place had. The camp host was not on site for the entirety of our stay (4 nights). There was 0 authority on the grounds and we were never asked who we were or to check in! We noticed multiple cars would enter the grounds around 11 pm and park anywhere they wanted. Since there was no host, guests were loud and having fires when there was a fire ban and a "High Fire Danger" in the area. It felt unsafe and not managed at all. The site claims you will be at Meeks Bay Resort, but if you are in a tent spot of 15+ you will actually be in an entirely different area. They claim to have showers but you must drive to the actual resort to use them (make sure its before 5pm or you will be unable to purchase shower tokens). Staff was rude and unprofessional. We were unable to check in until our third night because there was no staff on our grounds and we kept receiving incorrect information. The only plus side to the site is the extremely close proximity to Lake Tahoe. However, I would recommend finding a different site if comfort, professionalism, and upkeep is something you value. Extremely disappointed in the new ownership.
Virna C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: Lodge 17, Loop: Cabin Row
For the past several years now, Meeks Resorts is one of the places the family must go during summer! Love the resort and the staff members are friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go again!
Virna C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: Lodge 17, Loop: Cabin Row
For the past several years now, Meeks Resorts is one of the places the family must go during summer! Love the resort and the staff members are friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go again!
Virna C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: Lodge 17, Loop: Cabin Row
For the past several years now, Meeks Resorts is one of the places the family must go during summer! Love the resort and the staff members are friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go again!
Virna C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: Lodge 17, Loop: Cabin Row
For the past several years now, Meeks Resorts is one of the places the family must go during summer! Love the resort and the staff members are friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go again!
tess b
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S31, Loop: South Loop 3
DO NOT GO HERE!! We booked last minute because a spot opened up for one night. When we arrived they didn’t have our name which was fine, so i showed the reservation and they checked us into our site. When we arrived at our site, it was occupied. We returned to the reception building as the woman at the front gate said we might have been double booked. At the reception desk they confirmed we were NOT double booked and that the person at the site should have left the day before. The receptionist said to “just move their stuff out of the way” and “let us know if they come back and have an issue”. We were skeptical but decided to go back and look. They had a full set up, including the bear box completely stuff of food and personal belongings. We did not feel comfortable just putting the food on the ground along with all of their belongings. We also did not want a confrontation. The camp hosts should have removed the person on the day of their check out.. or at the very least offered to come over and pack up their stuff. I took a bunch of pictures and tried to go back to reception but they had already left for the day with no contact info. We decided to leave and find a hotel since all other campsites nearby were full. Absolutely ridiculous. I also asked for a refund and they denied it. The whole situation was just incredibly odd. Beware.
tess b
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S31, Loop: South Loop 3
DO NOT GO HERE!! We booked last minute because a spot opened up for one night. When we arrived they didn’t have our name which was fine, so i showed the reservation and they checked us into our site. When we arrived at our site, it was occupied. We returned to the reception building as the woman at the front gate said we might have been double booked. At the reception desk they confirmed we were NOT double booked and that the person at the site should have left the day before. The receptionist said to “just move their stuff out of the way” and “let us know if they come back and have an issue”. We were skeptical but decided to go back and look. They had a full set up, including the bear box completely stuff of food and personal belongings. We did not feel comfortable just putting the food on the ground along with all of their belongings. We also did not want a confrontation. The camp hosts should have removed the person on the day of their check out.. or at the very least offered to come over and pack up their stuff. I took a bunch of pictures and tried to go back to reception but they had already left for the day with no contact info. We decided to leave and find a hotel since all other campsites nearby were full. Absolutely ridiculous. I also asked for a refund and they denied it. The whole situation was just incredibly odd. Beware.
tess b
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S31, Loop: South Loop 3
DO NOT GO HERE!! We booked last minute because a spot opened up for one night. When we arrived they didn’t have our name which was fine, so i showed the reservation and they checked us into our site. When we arrived at our site, it was occupied. We returned to the reception building as the woman at the front gate said we might have been double booked. At the reception desk they confirmed we were NOT double booked and that the person at the site should have left the day before. The receptionist said to “just move their stuff out of the way” and “let us know if they come back and have an issue”. We were skeptical but decided to go back and look. They had a full set up, including the bear box completely stuff of food and personal belongings. We did not feel comfortable just putting the food on the ground along with all of their belongings. We also did not want a confrontation. The camp hosts should have removed the person on the day of their check out.. or at the very least offered to come over and pack up their stuff. I took a bunch of pictures and tried to go back to reception but they had already left for the day with no contact info. We decided to leave and find a hotel since all other campsites nearby were full. Absolutely ridiculous. I also asked for a refund and they denied it. The whole situation was just incredibly odd. Beware.
tess b
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S31, Loop: South Loop 3
DO NOT GO HERE!! We booked last minute because a spot opened up for one night. When we arrived they didn’t have our name which was fine, so i showed the reservation and they checked us into our site. When we arrived at our site, it was occupied. We returned to the reception building as the woman at the front gate said we might have been double booked. At the reception desk they confirmed we were NOT double booked and that the person at the site should have left the day before. The receptionist said to “just move their stuff out of the way” and “let us know if they come back and have an issue”. We were skeptical but decided to go back and look. They had a full set up, including the bear box completely stuff of food and personal belongings. We did not feel comfortable just putting the food on the ground along with all of their belongings. We also did not want a confrontation. The camp hosts should have removed the person on the day of their check out.. or at the very least offered to come over and pack up their stuff. I took a bunch of pictures and tried to go back to reception but they had already left for the day with no contact info. We decided to leave and find a hotel since all other campsites nearby were full. Absolutely ridiculous. I also asked for a refund and they denied it. The whole situation was just incredibly odd. Beware.
Jerry G
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S38, Loop: South Loop 4
After going to Meeks Bay camping for over 20 yrs. I will never go again. The no dog policy is stupid and ridiculous. Also the cost for camping there is just as ridiculous. Shouldn’t be over 35.00 to 40.00 a night. Bears were always a problem but the escalation is probably due to lack of monitoring the camping folks during the day. Seems the hosts only want to set in the booth collect money and play on their cell phones. They need to get off their ass and monitor the grounds warning people to keep food out of cars, tents and campfire rings. We had so so many very enjoyable times at Meeks Bay very sad the way things have been managed their after Covid I guess.
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
