Meeks Bay Resort

7941 Highway 89, Tahoma, California, United States
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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 General Store
Showers Showers
Kitchen Kitchen
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Available sites

94 total sites
RV Sites 23 sites from $37.50 per night Tent Sites 50 sites from $27.50 per night Cabins 21 sites from $250 per night

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!

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Paddling

Paddling

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Showers Showers
Kitchen 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 Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 2, Tabah (Grizzly Bear), Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 20, Mudah (Black Bear), Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 21, Patungee (Eagle), Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 3, Delek (Duck), Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 5, Medu Tzy Tzy (Blue Jay), Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
2 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Cabin 6, Basat (Squirrel), Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
2 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Kehlet Mansion, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
15 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 10, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 11, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 12, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 13, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 14, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 15, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 16, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 17, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
2 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 18, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
2 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 7, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
2 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 8, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
5 guests
$250
/ per night
🏠 Lodge 9, Loop: Cabin Row Cabin
6 guests
$250
/ per night
🚐 RV 1, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 10, Loop: Short Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Paved
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 11, Loop: Short Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 12, Loop: Short Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 13, Loop: Short Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 14, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 15, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 16, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 17, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 18, Loop: Long Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 19, Loop: Long Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 2, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 20, Loop: Long Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 21, Loop: Long Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 22, Loop: Long Inner Loop RV
30 amp
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 23, Loop: Long Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 3, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 4, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 5, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 6, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 7, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 8, Loop: Outer Camp Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$37.50
/ per night
🚐 RV 9, Loop: Short Inner Loop RV
30 amp · Paved · Back-in Site
$37.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N01, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N02, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N03, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N04, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N05, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N06, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N07, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N08, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N09, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N10, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N11, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N12, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N13, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent N14, Loop: Outer Camp Loop Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S01, Loop: South Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S02, Loop: South Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S03, Loop: South Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S04, Loop: South Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S05, Loop: South Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S06, Loop: South Loop 1 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S09, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S10, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S11, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S12, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S13, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S14, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S15, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S16, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S17, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S18, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S19, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S20, Loop: South Loop 2 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S21, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S22, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S23, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S24, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S25, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S26, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S27, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S28, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S29, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S30, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S31, Loop: South Loop 3 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S34, Loop: South Loop 4 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S35, Loop: South Loop 4 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S36, Loop: South Loop 4 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S37, Loop: South Loop 4 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S38, Loop: South Loop 4 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S39, Loop: South Loop 4 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
⛺ Tent S40, Loop: South Loop 4 Tent
Paved · Campfire · Yes shade
$27.50
/ per night
🏠 Washoe House, Loop: Resort Edge Cabin
7 guests
$250
/ per night

Reviews (787)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Meeks Bay Resort boasts a stunning location with beautiful views of Lake Tahoe, offering clean cabins and well-maintained campsites just steps from the beach. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the cleanliness of facilities like restrooms. While there are concerns about bear activity and occasional noise from nearby campers, many visitors enjoyed their stay and plan to return for future trips.

Review Summary

3.9
787 reviews
5
49.7%
391
4
20.7%
163
3
12.2%
96
2
4.7%
37
1
12.7%
100

Jasmine E

Verified

August 30, 2026 • Stayed at: Tent S24, Loop: South Loop 3

3

A bear crossed through our campsite on S24 and it was quite an experience. The bathrooms are clean and access to the lake is very close. It's definitely a family oriented area. Unfortunately due to close proximity to other campsites a large family group across the way could be heard all night. It's a wonderful spot for families but if you're looking for more seclusion and quiet this is not the place. It's a beautiful scenic drive on the way with small towns more up north which had the rentable boats/kayaks/paddle boards/bikes. They do have small firewood bundles for sale at the gate.

Paul T

Verified

September 1, 2026 • Stayed at: Tent N03, Loop: Outer Camp Loop

5

A very nice 🏕 Campground and facilities with a beautiful beach ⛱️ 😎 and super hiking 🚶‍♂️ 😀

Elaine V

Verified

September 2, 2026 • Stayed at: Tent S34, Loop: South Loop 4

4

We have always loved Meeks Bay south, it's supposed to be tents only and no dogs, so it's much quieter but our host did have a cat. They have cleared a lot of brush around, so the sites are much larger now, and the beach is so nice.

Alexander R

Verified

September 3, 2026 • Stayed at: RV 13, Loop: Short Inner Loop

4

Beautifully located, directly at the beach. Friendly staff.

Yarlin c

Verified

September 4, 2026 • Stayed at: Tent S36, Loop: South Loop 4

5

It was a great place to camp with the family! We were told to watch out for bears, so we were definitely aware and cautious during the day and at night. Thankfully, we didn’t see any! 😌 Overall, it’s a beautiful place with a nice beach. Lake Tahoe is truly magical! 🏕️🏔️💙

Robert M

Verified

September 7, 2026 • Stayed at: Tent S31, Loop: South Loop 3

3

Current staff was amazing. Lots of empty spots with a ‘full’ campground. Frustrating trying to make a reservation when everything is booked.

Leoni C

Verified

September 8, 2026 • Stayed at: Tent S20, Loop: South Loop 2

5

We love this place. We come back again and again. It’s relaxing, relatively quiet.There is a nice camp store with enough to keep you going. The spaces are nice and big. Big bearboxes. Toilets are clean. And the location is out of this world. The beach is the best I know!

Ravi P

Verified

September 9, 2026 • Stayed at: Tent S24, Loop: South Loop 3

5

Very good beginner friendly site; closer to the bathrooms. Near to the beach. Highly recommend to anyone.

Rolf B

Verified

September 10, 2026 • Stayed at: Lodge 7, Loop: Cabin Row

2

The refrigerator did not work. The stove did not work and the cold water in the bathroom sink did not work. Overall the Tribe does not do a good job of maintaining the resort. Perhaps the Forest Service should hire a company like Aramark to run this resort.

Patricia F

Verified

September 17, 2026 • Stayed at: Lodge 7, Loop: Cabin Row

5

We have loved staying here every summer for many years. The cabins are rustic and charming, and being able to fall asleep and wake up in this most beautiful and special place is a blessing.

Location & Directions for Meeks Bay Resort

7941 Highway 89, Tahoma, CA 96142 United States

Elevation: 1,901 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Tahoma, CA - 2.4 mi

About 5 min to downtown

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.

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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