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
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
April H
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: Tent N08, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Our time camping here was almost perfect! The only thing I would request is for the janitorial team to make sure there is soap and toilet paper in the bathrooms. Many were all out, even after they were cleaned. Also, I was really saddened to see the sorry state many campers leave their sites in when they leave. I saw lots of empty camp sites with bear boxes full of abandoned, rotten food. I spent a lot of my time cleaning up litter while we were there. It’s such a beautiful spot and I really appreciated being able to stay in this special sacred place.
Matt C
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: RV 17, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Scheduling and then subsequently trying to cancel this reservation were beyond difficult. You can see the extensive email chains with Travis, your Customer Care Advocate, that started in March 2023 through June 2023. In the end, I was charged $105.50 for a trip I tried to cancel months in advance but could not due to errors in your online system, specifically with the Meeks Bay Resort.
April H
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: Tent N08, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Our time camping here was almost perfect! The only thing I would request is for the janitorial team to make sure there is soap and toilet paper in the bathrooms. Many were all out, even after they were cleaned. Also, I was really saddened to see the sorry state many campers leave their sites in when they leave. I saw lots of empty camp sites with bear boxes full of abandoned, rotten food. I spent a lot of my time cleaning up litter while we were there. It’s such a beautiful spot and I really appreciated being able to stay in this special sacred place.
Enrique B
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: RV 3, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Meeks Bay Resort is always amazing! Beautiful country. Beautiful beach! Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boards! Perfect!
Enrique B
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: RV 3, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Meeks Bay Resort is always amazing! Beautiful country. Beautiful beach! Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boards! Perfect!
Enrique B
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: RV 3, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Meeks Bay Resort is always amazing! Beautiful country. Beautiful beach! Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boards! Perfect!
Enrique B
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: RV 3, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
Meeks Bay Resort is always amazing! Beautiful country. Beautiful beach! Hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle boards! Perfect!
Eric M
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: Tent N09, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
It was great, we had a great time, the campground is right on the lake so it will be colder that others at night. You will also have nightly Bear encounters, and when I say nightly I mean nightly. It is their home, we are just visiting, they wont bother you if you don't bother them. If you have questions, ASK! the staff is really friendly, they want you to enjoy your time at the campground. So if you have questions about what to do in case of a bear encounter, proper food storage, when to stop cooking, etc, ask. A Special name drop to Mauricio, when a momma bear was spooked by us blaring our alarms, he came out, made sure we were safe, but also made sure she and her cubs were safe. A truly unforgettable experience. Instead of being annoyed by our questions, he educated us on what to do, what not to do. The next night another bear came through the campground, not one car alarm was turned on because everyone knew what to do. And we were able to enjoy the Bear sighting from a distance. Its a great campground, great facilities, great staff, you will not regret your stay.
A couple recommendations:
- buy local firewood at least for your first night before you arrive, we went really early in the season so there was plenty scattered that we could forage, but it goes really quick.
- If you plan on showering buy shower tokens early in the day as the store is not always staffed,
- During the busy summer days grab your spot on the beach with your beach chairs early then head back to your campsite, it gets pretty busy with Day use guests.
Eric M
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: Tent N09, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
It was great, we had a great time, the campground is right on the lake so it will be colder that others at night. You will also have nightly Bear encounters, and when I say nightly I mean nightly. It is their home, we are just visiting, they wont bother you if you don't bother them. If you have questions, ASK! the staff is really friendly, they want you to enjoy your time at the campground. So if you have questions about what to do in case of a bear encounter, proper food storage, when to stop cooking, etc, ask. A Special name drop to Mauricio, when a momma bear was spooked by us blaring our alarms, he came out, made sure we were safe, but also made sure she and her cubs were safe. A truly unforgettable experience. Instead of being annoyed by our questions, he educated us on what to do, what not to do. The next night another bear came through the campground, not one car alarm was turned on because everyone knew what to do. And we were able to enjoy the Bear sighting from a distance. Its a great campground, great facilities, great staff, you will not regret your stay.
A couple recommendations:
- buy local firewood at least for your first night before you arrive, we went really early in the season so there was plenty scattered that we could forage, but it goes really quick.
- If you plan on showering buy shower tokens early in the day as the store is not always staffed,
- During the busy summer days grab your spot on the beach with your beach chairs early then head back to your campsite, it gets pretty busy with Day use guests.
Eric M
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: Tent N09, Loop: Outer Camp Loop
It was great, we had a great time, the campground is right on the lake so it will be colder that others at night. You will also have nightly Bear encounters, and when I say nightly I mean nightly. It is their home, we are just visiting, they wont bother you if you don't bother them. If you have questions, ASK! the staff is really friendly, they want you to enjoy your time at the campground. So if you have questions about what to do in case of a bear encounter, proper food storage, when to stop cooking, etc, ask. A Special name drop to Mauricio, when a momma bear was spooked by us blaring our alarms, he came out, made sure we were safe, but also made sure she and her cubs were safe. A truly unforgettable experience. Instead of being annoyed by our questions, he educated us on what to do, what not to do. The next night another bear came through the campground, not one car alarm was turned on because everyone knew what to do. And we were able to enjoy the Bear sighting from a distance. Its a great campground, great facilities, great staff, you will not regret your stay.
A couple recommendations:
- buy local firewood at least for your first night before you arrive, we went really early in the season so there was plenty scattered that we could forage, but it goes really quick.
- If you plan on showering buy shower tokens early in the day as the store is not always staffed,
- During the busy summer days grab your spot on the beach with your beach chairs early then head back to your campsite, it gets pretty busy with Day use guests.
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 4, 2026
