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
Josefina E
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N06, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Nice place. But unfortunately the staff was very rude and unwilling to help us. Not recomendable.
Josefina E
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N06, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Nice place. But unfortunately the staff was very rude and unwilling to help us. Not recomendable.
Josefina E
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N06, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Nice place. But unfortunately the staff was very rude and unwilling to help us. Not recomendable.
justyce p
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N10, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
My boyfriend and I enjoyed most of our stay here. its a great spot to paddle board, we also were in great driving distance of other places such as kings beach, sand harbor, and zephyr cove. very beautiful, lots of nature. however, the showers are not pleasant. other than that, really enjoyed the north campground!
justyce p
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N10, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
My boyfriend and I enjoyed most of our stay here. its a great spot to paddle board, we also were in great driving distance of other places such as kings beach, sand harbor, and zephyr cove. very beautiful, lots of nature. however, the showers are not pleasant. other than that, really enjoyed the north campground!
justyce p
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N10, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
My boyfriend and I enjoyed most of our stay here. its a great spot to paddle board, we also were in great driving distance of other places such as kings beach, sand harbor, and zephyr cove. very beautiful, lots of nature. however, the showers are not pleasant. other than that, really enjoyed the north campground!
justyce p
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: Tent N10, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
My boyfriend and I enjoyed most of our stay here. its a great spot to paddle board, we also were in great driving distance of other places such as kings beach, sand harbor, and zephyr cove. very beautiful, lots of nature. however, the showers are not pleasant. other than that, really enjoyed the north campground!
Nancy W
VerifiedOctober 22, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 18, Loop: Cabin Row
[This recreation.gov website is very finicky and irritating. If I've accidentally posted my review below twice, it's because the website kicked me out of the review before I was finished.]
We loved this place. It's 'Old Tahoe's at it's best. There is still the old charm but has been maintained to remain functional and clean. The fact that it hasn't been modernized and made into a luxury resort is what allows it to still be an affordable family resort. I, for one, really appreciate that. I feel privileged to have gotten to stay here. Getting to stay right on the beach was amazing!
For anyone who thinks modernization and raising the place on the luxury scale is needed, I just want to say, "Please just stay somewhere else." There are plenty of options if that's what you want. By doing that sort of updating here, it would put staying here out of reach of many people and it would (I think) negatively change the resprt's character. I really appreciated that the resort has kept its lodging clean and functional while maintaining it's Old Tahoe charm. Thank you, Washoe Tribe members, for preserving this gem and charging rates that are still affordable for families.
Overall, this was probably the most special place we have stayed at in decades. Thank you for keeping it affordable so we could justify visiting.
Nancy W
VerifiedOctober 22, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 18, Loop: Cabin Row
[This recreation.gov website is very finicky and irritating. If I've accidentally posted my review below twice, it's because the website kicked me out of the review before I was finished.]
We loved this place. It's 'Old Tahoe's at it's best. There is still the old charm but has been maintained to remain functional and clean. The fact that it hasn't been modernized and made into a luxury resort is what allows it to still be an affordable family resort. I, for one, really appreciate that. I feel privileged to have gotten to stay here. Getting to stay right on the beach was amazing!
For anyone who thinks modernization and raising the place on the luxury scale is needed, I just want to say, "Please just stay somewhere else." There are plenty of options if that's what you want. By doing that sort of updating here, it would put staying here out of reach of many people and it would (I think) negatively change the resprt's character. I really appreciated that the resort has kept its lodging clean and functional while maintaining it's Old Tahoe charm. Thank you, Washoe Tribe members, for preserving this gem and charging rates that are still affordable for families.
Overall, this was probably the most special place we have stayed at in decades. Thank you for keeping it affordable so we could justify visiting.
Nancy W
VerifiedOctober 22, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 18, Loop: Cabin Row
[This recreation.gov website is very finicky and irritating. If I've accidentally posted my review below twice, it's because the website kicked me out of the review before I was finished.]
We loved this place. It's 'Old Tahoe's at it's best. There is still the old charm but has been maintained to remain functional and clean. The fact that it hasn't been modernized and made into a luxury resort is what allows it to still be an affordable family resort. I, for one, really appreciate that. I feel privileged to have gotten to stay here. Getting to stay right on the beach was amazing!
For anyone who thinks modernization and raising the place on the luxury scale is needed, I just want to say, "Please just stay somewhere else." There are plenty of options if that's what you want. By doing that sort of updating here, it would put staying here out of reach of many people and it would (I think) negatively change the resprt's character. I really appreciated that the resort has kept its lodging clean and functional while maintaining it's Old Tahoe charm. Thank you, Washoe Tribe members, for preserving this gem and charging rates that are still affordable for families.
Overall, this was probably the most special place we have stayed at in decades. Thank you for keeping it affordable so we could justify visiting.
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
