About Meeks Bay Resort
Number of accommodations: 94
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
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Paddling
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
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- 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
SHERYL L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: Cabin 20, Mudah (Black Bear), Loop: Cabin Row
Meeks Bay is always our go to. Would not think of going anywhere else !
SHERYL L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: Cabin 20, Mudah (Black Bear), Loop: Cabin Row
Meeks Bay is always our go to. Would not think of going anywhere else !
SHERYL L
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: Cabin 20, Mudah (Black Bear), Loop: Cabin Row
Meeks Bay is always our go to. Would not think of going anywhere else !
JoAnn D
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row
Sadly, the only value in this reservation was the view of the beautiful lake and use of the beach. “Customer service” was absolutely the worse we’ve experienced anywhere. We arrived early and were told to come back at 3:00 check-in because they hadn’t begun cleaning, when according to the reservation site, the unit hadn’t been occupied for several days before and there was no cleaning crew in the unit.
Lodges are in desperate need of updates. Lodge 8 had a moldy shower curtain and no screen on bathroom window, broken chunks of fiberglass in shower. The carpets were filthy. There was no screen in kitchen window and broken blinds and missing slats in kitchen & bedroom windows so privacy was lacking. Kitchen utensils are far less than basic. There’s no dishwasher so based on the rest of the unit, we washed absolutely everything before we’d use it. There was one roll of paper towels, a small dish soap, and a sponge that had literally been cut in half…cost saving!? Coffeemaker had no filter basket. Bring your own stuff!!
When we checked out and mentioned the condition of the unit, we were told, ”Yeah, we’re working on it.” No “thank you” for visiting, nothing. Took the key and said “you’re checked out”. This could be a gold mine under completely new management and control.
JoAnn D
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row
Sadly, the only value in this reservation was the view of the beautiful lake and use of the beach. “Customer service” was absolutely the worse we’ve experienced anywhere. We arrived early and were told to come back at 3:00 check-in because they hadn’t begun cleaning, when according to the reservation site, the unit hadn’t been occupied for several days before and there was no cleaning crew in the unit.
Lodges are in desperate need of updates. Lodge 8 had a moldy shower curtain and no screen on bathroom window, broken chunks of fiberglass in shower. The carpets were filthy. There was no screen in kitchen window and broken blinds and missing slats in kitchen & bedroom windows so privacy was lacking. Kitchen utensils are far less than basic. There’s no dishwasher so based on the rest of the unit, we washed absolutely everything before we’d use it. There was one roll of paper towels, a small dish soap, and a sponge that had literally been cut in half…cost saving!? Coffeemaker had no filter basket. Bring your own stuff!!
When we checked out and mentioned the condition of the unit, we were told, ”Yeah, we’re working on it.” No “thank you” for visiting, nothing. Took the key and said “you’re checked out”. This could be a gold mine under completely new management and control.
JoAnn D
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row
Sadly, the only value in this reservation was the view of the beautiful lake and use of the beach. “Customer service” was absolutely the worse we’ve experienced anywhere. We arrived early and were told to come back at 3:00 check-in because they hadn’t begun cleaning, when according to the reservation site, the unit hadn’t been occupied for several days before and there was no cleaning crew in the unit.
Lodges are in desperate need of updates. Lodge 8 had a moldy shower curtain and no screen on bathroom window, broken chunks of fiberglass in shower. The carpets were filthy. There was no screen in kitchen window and broken blinds and missing slats in kitchen & bedroom windows so privacy was lacking. Kitchen utensils are far less than basic. There’s no dishwasher so based on the rest of the unit, we washed absolutely everything before we’d use it. There was one roll of paper towels, a small dish soap, and a sponge that had literally been cut in half…cost saving!? Coffeemaker had no filter basket. Bring your own stuff!!
When we checked out and mentioned the condition of the unit, we were told, ”Yeah, we’re working on it.” No “thank you” for visiting, nothing. Took the key and said “you’re checked out”. This could be a gold mine under completely new management and control.
JoAnn D
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row
Sadly, the only value in this reservation was the view of the beautiful lake and use of the beach. “Customer service” was absolutely the worse we’ve experienced anywhere. We arrived early and were told to come back at 3:00 check-in because they hadn’t begun cleaning, when according to the reservation site, the unit hadn’t been occupied for several days before and there was no cleaning crew in the unit.
Lodges are in desperate need of updates. Lodge 8 had a moldy shower curtain and no screen on bathroom window, broken chunks of fiberglass in shower. The carpets were filthy. There was no screen in kitchen window and broken blinds and missing slats in kitchen & bedroom windows so privacy was lacking. Kitchen utensils are far less than basic. There’s no dishwasher so based on the rest of the unit, we washed absolutely everything before we’d use it. There was one roll of paper towels, a small dish soap, and a sponge that had literally been cut in half…cost saving!? Coffeemaker had no filter basket. Bring your own stuff!!
When we checked out and mentioned the condition of the unit, we were told, ”Yeah, we’re working on it.” No “thank you” for visiting, nothing. Took the key and said “you’re checked out”. This could be a gold mine under completely new management and control.
Rio C
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: Tent N05, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
The camping site boasts excellent facilities and breathtaking scenery.
However, I had an unpleasant experience with the staffs.
You won't be helped or even able to catch anyone to rescue if anything happened. Please keep in mind.
You probably will be experiencing complete indifference from start to finish, you are on your own.
When my car got locked out, (the only live person I could find) Cody showed no concern. It was puzzling to see that there was hardly a staff member around, except for the old lady in the laundry room, she is the most helpful person in the area – a rather ironic situation.
I learned that the Manager was out of office until noon since driving to Reno, NV, and he claimed to be under strict instructions not to disclose the manager's contact details no matter what happens. It left me with the impression that even if someone were to be in drowning here, he/they would likely remain apathetic, engrossed in his computer at the store.
Rio C
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: Tent N05, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
The camping site boasts excellent facilities and breathtaking scenery.
However, I had an unpleasant experience with the staffs.
You won't be helped or even able to catch anyone to rescue if anything happened. Please keep in mind.
You probably will be experiencing complete indifference from start to finish, you are on your own.
When my car got locked out, (the only live person I could find) Cody showed no concern. It was puzzling to see that there was hardly a staff member around, except for the old lady in the laundry room, she is the most helpful person in the area – a rather ironic situation.
I learned that the Manager was out of office until noon since driving to Reno, NV, and he claimed to be under strict instructions not to disclose the manager's contact details no matter what happens. It left me with the impression that even if someone were to be in drowning here, he/they would likely remain apathetic, engrossed in his computer at the store.
Rio C
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: Tent N05, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
The camping site boasts excellent facilities and breathtaking scenery.
However, I had an unpleasant experience with the staffs.
You won't be helped or even able to catch anyone to rescue if anything happened. Please keep in mind.
You probably will be experiencing complete indifference from start to finish, you are on your own.
When my car got locked out, (the only live person I could find) Cody showed no concern. It was puzzling to see that there was hardly a staff member around, except for the old lady in the laundry room, she is the most helpful person in the area – a rather ironic situation.
I learned that the Manager was out of office until noon since driving to Reno, NV, and he claimed to be under strict instructions not to disclose the manager's contact details no matter what happens. It left me with the impression that even if someone were to be in drowning here, he/they would likely remain apathetic, engrossed in his computer at the store.
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 13, 2026
