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Meeks Bay Resort

7941 Highway 89, Tahoma, California, United States

View of Lake Tahoe from the Lodges
Gadu, Washoe Summer House
Meeks Bay Resort Entrance Sign
Grill and beach view
Showers building

Featured amenities

General Store
Showers
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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Kayaking

Paddling

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Jun 2 to Sep 18

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store
Showers
Kitchen
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
  • Restaurant
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access

Cabin Interior

  • Kitchen
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

94 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 Cabin 19, Ootzali (Chipmunk), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 2, Tabah (Grizzly Bear), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 20, Mudah (Black Bear), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 21, Patungee (Eagle), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 3, Delek (Duck), Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 5, Medu Tzy Tzy (Blue Jay), Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 6, Basat (Squirrel), Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Kehlet Mansion, Loop: Cabin Row
15 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 10, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 11, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 12, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 13, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 14, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 15, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 16, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 17, Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 18, Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 7, Loop: Cabin Row
2 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row
5 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 9, Loop: Cabin Row
6 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night
🚐 RV 1, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Water Only
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 10, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 11, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 12, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 13, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 14, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 15, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 16, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 17, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 18, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 19, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 2, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 20, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 21, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 22, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 23, Loop: Long Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 3, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 4, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 5, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 6, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 7, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 8, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 9, Loop: Short Inner Loop
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$37.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N01, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N02, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N03, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N04, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N05, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N06, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N07, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N08, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N09, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N10, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N11, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N12, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N13, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N14, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S01, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S02, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S03, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S04, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S05, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S06, Loop: South Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S09, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S10, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S11, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S12, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S13, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S14, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S15, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S16, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S17, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S18, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S19, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S20, Loop: South Loop 2
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S21, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S22, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S23, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S24, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S25, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S26, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S27, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S28, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S29, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S30, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S31, Loop: South Loop 3
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S34, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S35, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S36, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S37, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S38, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S39, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S40, Loop: South Loop 4
6 guests · Campfire
$27.50
/ per night
🏠 Washoe House, Loop: Resort Edge
7 guests · Campfire
$250.00
/ per night

Reviews (687)

Verified Only

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

3.9
687 reviews
5
48.9%
336
4
21.1%
145
3
12.5%
86
2
4.1%
28
1
13.4%
92

Nancy W

Verified

October 22, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 18, Loop: Cabin Row

5

[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.

Julie B

Verified

October 11, 2023 • Stayed at: Kehlet Mansion, Loop: Cabin Row

5

Meeks Bay is one of the most serene, beautiful places I have traveled. There is hiking, fishing, swimming or just relaxing. A real treasure.

Julie B

Verified

October 11, 2023 • Stayed at: Kehlet Mansion, Loop: Cabin Row

5

Meeks Bay is one of the most serene, beautiful places I have traveled. There is hiking, fishing, swimming or just relaxing. A real treasure.

Julie B

Verified

October 11, 2023 • Stayed at: Kehlet Mansion, Loop: Cabin Row

5

Meeks Bay is one of the most serene, beautiful places I have traveled. There is hiking, fishing, swimming or just relaxing. A real treasure.

Julie B

Verified

October 11, 2023 • Stayed at: Kehlet Mansion, Loop: Cabin Row

5

Meeks Bay is one of the most serene, beautiful places I have traveled. There is hiking, fishing, swimming or just relaxing. A real treasure.

Kris M

Verified

October 6, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row

4

We stayed in Lodge Room 8 and it was spotless. There is a new hardwood floor, the kitchen was well stocked with utensils and pots and pans the two beds were comfortable. The old walkway is gone and now there are a few steps downs to the new picnic table and two comfortable outdoor chairs to sit in and look at the lake. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Kris M

Verified

October 6, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row

4

We stayed in Lodge Room 8 and it was spotless. There is a new hardwood floor, the kitchen was well stocked with utensils and pots and pans the two beds were comfortable. The old walkway is gone and now there are a few steps downs to the new picnic table and two comfortable outdoor chairs to sit in and look at the lake. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Kris M

Verified

October 6, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row

4

We stayed in Lodge Room 8 and it was spotless. There is a new hardwood floor, the kitchen was well stocked with utensils and pots and pans the two beds were comfortable. The old walkway is gone and now there are a few steps downs to the new picnic table and two comfortable outdoor chairs to sit in and look at the lake. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Kris M

Verified

October 6, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row

4

We stayed in Lodge Room 8 and it was spotless. There is a new hardwood floor, the kitchen was well stocked with utensils and pots and pans the two beds were comfortable. The old walkway is gone and now there are a few steps downs to the new picnic table and two comfortable outdoor chairs to sit in and look at the lake. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Kelly R

Verified

October 2, 2023 • Stayed at: Tent N10, Loop: Outer Camp Loop

3

Campground was nicely laid out with tent sites around the perimiter so that us tent campers dont have to be sandwiched between motorhomes and RV's. Arrived friday night around 7pm and store was closed so I made my way to site 10 and set up camp. Campground was clean and maintained nicely. Had a quiet night even though the road is fairly close. Problems started in the morning when all the bathrooms were flooded with an inch or more of smelly water. There must have been some sort of backup in the sewer. Ended up having to go down to the beach to use the toilets there and showers were out of the question. Other than that, a good experience. I hadn't realized how far from south lake this resort it because it was quite a drive +30mins from the Y.

Location Meeks Bay Resort

Address:
7941 Highway 89
Tahoma, CA, 96142
United States

Highway access

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

Map of Meeks Bay Resort location at Tahoma, CA, United States
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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

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