Meeks Bay Resort

We enjoyed our time at Meeks Bay. The beach is within walking distance from your site, you can rent kayaks and paddleboards at the office, and the snack bar is delicious. We only wished the snack bar and office stayed open longer as both opened late morning and closed late afternoon. The bathrooms and showers in the campground (not by the beach) were kept clean.

Beautiful site, secluded from other campsites/cabins. However, there were no bear boxes or bear-proof trash cans provided. There was only an open trash can in the cabin and you half to hike quite aways to the nearest bear proof trashcan to dispose of trash. Lo and behold, a bear tried to break in. When we let the staff know, they informed us that a bear tries to break into this cabin every other day. So if you are looking to encounter a bear, by all means, stay here. Otherwise wait until they decide to equip this cabin properly, if they ever do.

Recommend limit on number of day use people allowed into beach each day. Some days so crowded and if you are paying to stay in resort you shouldn’t have to fight for access.

unfortunately, the bathrooms were not well stocked or maintained .
The sites were not posted with the reservations. Our site was occupied when we arrived. I spoke with the camp host who was not helpful. Told us that maybe they needed more time to exit. So we keep checking on our site throughout the day but it was still occupied and no one was at the camp site. When we came back later that day the folks were set up and cooking their dinner. These people were not even registered campers but the camp host was no help so we had to confront the campers. Eventually we able to occupy our site. Someone needs to manage these sites better. Most campgrounds at least inspect the sites and post the reservations.

Always a great experience

Perfect proximity to Lake Tahoe and a beautiful view. The bears are a huge problem though so be alert. The bathrooms and showers were kept pretty clean but didn't always work. Get your tokens before the store closes!

I like where Meek's Bay Campground is located which is close to a sandy beach and also between the north and south end of Lake Tahoe.

Unfortunately we were unable to stay at the resort. Apparently the bear box was broken and it could not be repaired until the parts ordered came in. The camp host tried to accommodate me but I food not want to move from site to site every day. I was given a full refund and ended up staying in a hotel for the 3 days while visiting the area. It was unfortunate we couldn’t camp because we had stayed the year before and enjoy our last visit enough to return. I intend to return to the resort in the future. They have a great friendly staff who really tried to help us. Thank you all again. From the young girl working the check in booth, to the the young girl working the gift shop counter. And the nice manager who tried to get us a site. She really tried to help us. And lastly the young man who came out to the site and tried to get us a site for the night. All 4 of these team members were very caring and really tried to help us. Thanks Meeks Bay Team!

Campsites were clean along with the restrooms which have running water, sinks, flush toilets.
Easy beach access, we were able to carry kayaks from our site to the beach easily and quickly. We were always able to find a spot on the beach.
Fire rings and separate grill. If you purchase firewood from the host or the store at the resort it’s $12 a bundle. Store has all the essential supplies.

Sites are a little close together, get noisy in the evenings, but that’s expected at a campground.

Bears were active every evening, bear boxes were big enough to fit our 2 coolers and a large tote with room to spare.
Dumpsters and a small area to wash dishes in campground.

Far enough away from towns to be peaceful, close enough for supply runs if needed.

Overall a great experience, will definitely be back.

just a special place