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
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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
Nora E
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S05, Loop: South Loop 1
I recently booked a tent site at 005. for July 4 through July 6, 2024. Im rating this a three star because I've always enjoyed Meeks Bay since i was a kid. First and foremost the staff could have done a better job of keeping the general store stocked with supply's and the overall cleanliness was not acceptable. The floor was dirty with stains and the windows on the fridges were dirty with handprints. There where boxes unpacked and sitting on top of each other in the sitting area. The beach and grounds had trash left from the 4th. The bathrooms close to the campsite where not accessible due to plumbing issues. As a Washoe Tribal member I was embarrassed to see how our resort is being ran. Tribal members and our guest pay good money to stay here!!
Nora E
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S05, Loop: South Loop 1
I recently booked a tent site at 005. for July 4 through July 6, 2024. Im rating this a three star because I've always enjoyed Meeks Bay since i was a kid. First and foremost the staff could have done a better job of keeping the general store stocked with supply's and the overall cleanliness was not acceptable. The floor was dirty with stains and the windows on the fridges were dirty with handprints. There where boxes unpacked and sitting on top of each other in the sitting area. The beach and grounds had trash left from the 4th. The bathrooms close to the campsite where not accessible due to plumbing issues. As a Washoe Tribal member I was embarrassed to see how our resort is being ran. Tribal members and our guest pay good money to stay here!!
Nora E
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S05, Loop: South Loop 1
I recently booked a tent site at 005. for July 4 through July 6, 2024. Im rating this a three star because I've always enjoyed Meeks Bay since i was a kid. First and foremost the staff could have done a better job of keeping the general store stocked with supply's and the overall cleanliness was not acceptable. The floor was dirty with stains and the windows on the fridges were dirty with handprints. There where boxes unpacked and sitting on top of each other in the sitting area. The beach and grounds had trash left from the 4th. The bathrooms close to the campsite where not accessible due to plumbing issues. As a Washoe Tribal member I was embarrassed to see how our resort is being ran. Tribal members and our guest pay good money to stay here!!
Bobby H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S01, Loop: South Loop 1
Recreation.gov let me book a tent site when I clearly filled it out as a 17 ft trailer. When we arrived they wouldn’t let us park a trailer there stating it was against state law. We had to find another campsite a weekend away from Lake Tahoe and make new plans cause of this website issue. She issued a refund but was not sympathetic at all! This after driving through scary mountain passes all day. Not happy
Bobby H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S01, Loop: South Loop 1
Recreation.gov let me book a tent site when I clearly filled it out as a 17 ft trailer. When we arrived they wouldn’t let us park a trailer there stating it was against state law. We had to find another campsite a weekend away from Lake Tahoe and make new plans cause of this website issue. She issued a refund but was not sympathetic at all! This after driving through scary mountain passes all day. Not happy
Bobby H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S01, Loop: South Loop 1
Recreation.gov let me book a tent site when I clearly filled it out as a 17 ft trailer. When we arrived they wouldn’t let us park a trailer there stating it was against state law. We had to find another campsite a weekend away from Lake Tahoe and make new plans cause of this website issue. She issued a refund but was not sympathetic at all! This after driving through scary mountain passes all day. Not happy
Bobby H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S01, Loop: South Loop 1
Recreation.gov let me book a tent site when I clearly filled it out as a 17 ft trailer. When we arrived they wouldn’t let us park a trailer there stating it was against state law. We had to find another campsite a weekend away from Lake Tahoe and make new plans cause of this website issue. She issued a refund but was not sympathetic at all! This after driving through scary mountain passes all day. Not happy
Rebecca S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S20, Loop: South Loop 2
We could not have enjoyed our stay here anymore! It was amazing! The campsite was well maintained and clean. There is access to the beach right from the campground. There is lots of shade and the campground is surrounded by trees. WARNING ⚠️ our campsite was visited by a few different bears each night of our three night stay. You are in bear country and they are not afraid of humans. Be sure you follow the bear safety rules and lock up your food.
Rebecca S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S20, Loop: South Loop 2
We could not have enjoyed our stay here anymore! It was amazing! The campsite was well maintained and clean. There is access to the beach right from the campground. There is lots of shade and the campground is surrounded by trees. WARNING ⚠️ our campsite was visited by a few different bears each night of our three night stay. You are in bear country and they are not afraid of humans. Be sure you follow the bear safety rules and lock up your food.
Rebecca S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent S20, Loop: South Loop 2
We could not have enjoyed our stay here anymore! It was amazing! The campsite was well maintained and clean. There is access to the beach right from the campground. There is lots of shade and the campground is surrounded by trees. WARNING ⚠️ our campsite was visited by a few different bears each night of our three night stay. You are in bear country and they are not afraid of humans. Be sure you follow the bear safety rules and lock up your food.
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
