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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

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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

Monique R

Verified

August 24, 2025 • Stayed at: Tent S01, Loop: South Loop 1

4

Only thing this place lacks is showers in tent only campground. Overall we had a great time, we will be coming back.

Kay B

Verified

August 22, 2025 • Stayed at: Tent N06, Loop: Outer Camp Loop

3

We've enjoyed Meeks Bay for years, but this trip was disappointing due to inconsiderate campers. Loud music played late, sites were overcrowded, and one group dug a pit in the ground for a barbecue, leaving smoking coals behind when they left. No camp host came by to enforce the rules.

Melinda P

Verified

August 19, 2025 • Stayed at: Tent S11, Loop: South Loop 2

4

We camped for one night and loved the location. Staff was pleasant and helpful. The only comment I have is that the actual camping sites were hard to determine which areas went with which site.

JJ G

Verified

August 10, 2025 • Stayed at: Cabin 19, Ootzali (Chipmunk), Loop: Cabin Row

5

The cabins are very clean and the view is beautiful. It was perfect for our family reunion. Please know that there is no way to contact the resort directly for they do not have a phone at the lodge, per the manager. Other than that it’s a wonderful spot!

Carlos V

Verified

August 10, 2025 • Stayed at: Tent S09, Loop: South Loop 2

2

The facility is very nice a bit far from town; but, a lot of things to do around it.

during my five night stay, I talked to several of the employees all were very nice and helpful; but, on my last day, I was trying to buy one additional token to make sure we all took a shower before my long drive home; the person at the counter (she did not have a name tag); was very rude and told me that she did not have any tokens and that there was nothing she could do; I asked if the people in the carts (cleaning crew) had a key to perhaps sell me a token and she told me "I must be dumb, as I don't understand you", I told her that I was not been rude to her and that she should not be talking to me in that matter", she basically told me (in a condescending tone) that she did not know if they had the key and said there was nothing she could do.

This employee should be retrained to provide better customer support. She could have easily contacted the staff to see if they had the key for the showers and sell me a token, I was extremely disappointed with the encountered and the fact that I drove home without a shower was the icing on the cake.

Margie F

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: Tent N10, Loop: Outer Camp Loop

5

Beautiful beach and campgrounds. Bathrooms cleaned and stocked.

Kimberly G

Verified

August 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Tent S38, Loop: South Loop 4

5

This campground is very clean as well as the bathrooms. It is walking distance to the beach.

Rand P

Verified

August 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Cabin 5, Medu Tzy Tzy (Blue Jay), Loop: Cabin Row

3

The Bluejay cabin was not ready at 3:00 due to cleaning employees not showing for work. Small bottles of shampoo conditioner and lotion fell off the shelf above the water heater in the bathroom and were difficult to retrieve. Some had fallen from earlier guest stays.The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dinnerware. The mattress was hard and it got very cold. We could have used another blanket. The view of the lake is amazing and the parking was convenient.

Alma s

Verified

July 31, 2025 • Stayed at: Tent N09, Loop: Outer Camp Loop

5

Love this camping site but just know you will encounter some bears but overall experience we loved

Jean G

Verified

July 31, 2025 • Stayed at: Tent S38, Loop: South Loop 4

5

We appreciated the quick response to issues that arose. We did the free kayak tour at Sugar Pine and it was super fun!

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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