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
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.
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.
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.
Shankar M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N12, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Great location and could not ask for better beach access. Staff very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Shankar M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N12, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Great location and could not ask for better beach access. Staff very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Shankar M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N12, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Great location and could not ask for better beach access. Staff very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Shankar M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N12, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Great location and could not ask for better beach access. Staff very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Keith T
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 10, Loop: Short Inner Loop
Meeks Bay Resort is awesome, 5 stars, but the new reservation system has serious issues they need to fix, so that's the reason for 1 star. When booking, you only pay a deposit, which is typical. Instead of collecting the remaining amount on check in, you have to pay the rest 30 days in advance or your reservation is automatically canceled. This happened to us, and someone took our spot before we noticed, so we had to scramble to find open sites and we ended up away from the rest of our group we booked next to, and had to pack up and move sites on different nights.
Since recreation.gov manages reservations, the staff said they couldn't do anything and were not helpful at all, even though they told us this has been happening to multiple other visitors. Hopefully they can change how the system is setup to make it work differently because it's really frustrating to plan a trip 6+ months in advance only to have it change last minute.
Keith T
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 10, Loop: Short Inner Loop
Meeks Bay Resort is awesome, 5 stars, but the new reservation system has serious issues they need to fix, so that's the reason for 1 star. When booking, you only pay a deposit, which is typical. Instead of collecting the remaining amount on check in, you have to pay the rest 30 days in advance or your reservation is automatically canceled. This happened to us, and someone took our spot before we noticed, so we had to scramble to find open sites and we ended up away from the rest of our group we booked next to, and had to pack up and move sites on different nights.
Since recreation.gov manages reservations, the staff said they couldn't do anything and were not helpful at all, even though they told us this has been happening to multiple other visitors. Hopefully they can change how the system is setup to make it work differently because it's really frustrating to plan a trip 6+ months in advance only to have it change last minute.
Keith T
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: RV 10, Loop: Short Inner Loop
Meeks Bay Resort is awesome, 5 stars, but the new reservation system has serious issues they need to fix, so that's the reason for 1 star. When booking, you only pay a deposit, which is typical. Instead of collecting the remaining amount on check in, you have to pay the rest 30 days in advance or your reservation is automatically canceled. This happened to us, and someone took our spot before we noticed, so we had to scramble to find open sites and we ended up away from the rest of our group we booked next to, and had to pack up and move sites on different nights.
Since recreation.gov manages reservations, the staff said they couldn't do anything and were not helpful at all, even though they told us this has been happening to multiple other visitors. Hopefully they can change how the system is setup to make it work differently because it's really frustrating to plan a trip 6+ months in advance only to have it change last minute.
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
