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Campground

Meeks Bay Resort

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, California

Official reservation page

About this campground

Meeks Bay (mayála wáťa) is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe at a 6,225-foot elevation and is surrounded by many of Lake Tahoe’s most famous attractions.

Camping: 14 Non-electric campsites for tents and small pop-up trailers found north of Meeks Creek.

Meeks Bay Campground is now an integral part of the Meeks Bay Resort.

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Latitude
39.038191° N
Longitude
120.123387° W
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Know before you arrive

Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • T-Mobile5GExcellent coverageVerified by 8 campers · Jun 29, 2026
  • Verizon5GExcellent coverageVerified by 1 camper · Oct 18, 2026
  • AT&TLTEGood coverageVerified by 22 campers · Sep 12, 2026

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in
  • Boat-inCommunity report

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Cabins
  • Group sitesCommunity report
  • Standard campsitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic table
  • FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Food storage
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
  • ADA access
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Firewood availableCommunity report
  • Phone serviceCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Parking
  • Paved parking
  • Paved roads
  • 30 amp hookups
  • Pull-through sites
  • Big rig friendlyCommunity report
  • Parallel parking sitesCommunity report
  • Sanitary dumpCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

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!

Facilities

Lodging:

The Kehlet Mansion provides seven bedrooms, three bathrooms and a full size kitchen. Enjoy the private deck, picture windows, and a full event area for weddings, reunions and special events.

The Washoe House, also known as the Point House, offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a separate studio cabin. Located on the south shore of the bay, it offers unmatched privacy.

12 Lodges with studio, one and two bedroom floorplans. All units have kitchens with utensils and cookware.

7 standalone cabins with studio, one and two bedroom floorplans. All cabins have kitchens stocked with utensils and cookware.

Camping:

14 Non-electric campsites for tents and small pop-up trailers found north of Meeks Creek.

40 Non-electric campsites for tents and small pop-up trailers on the southern side of the Meeks Creek.

23 RV sites with full hookups north on the northern side of Meeks Creek. Several are pull through and can accommodate up to 60 feet of tow vehicle and RV.

Food and shopping:

The Wa She Shu Grill offers a great selection of lunch meals and snacks from 11:00am to 3:30pm daily.

The General Store offers an assortment of clothing, souvenirs, firewood, ice, snacks, beverages, coffee, ice cream and sundries. It is open every day from 8:00am to 8:00pm.

Other offerings:

Kayaks and paddle boards are available for hourly, half day and full day rental.

Hot private shower facilities are available with purchase of tokens from the general store.

Several public restrooms with flush toilets are available.

Recreation

When most people imagine what to do at Lake Tahoe, they think outdoor activities. Enthusiasts will find hundreds of miles of trails to hike, bike, and ride horseback. The Meeks Bay Resort provides sunbathing, beach play, swimming, and scuba diving.

Kayak and paddle boards can be rented onsite. While motorized craft are not allowed in the bay, boating and water skiing are readily accessible elsewhere on Lake Tahoe.

Anglers can land the big one at dozens of spots. Kokanee salmon and mackinaw, rainbow, Lahontan Cutthroat and brown trout are found throughout the area. The Washoe Tribe has actively helped improve the population of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (Ɂímgi).

Natural Features

Meeks Bay (mayála wáťa) is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe at a 6,225-foot elevation and is surrounded by many of Lake Tahoe’s most famous attractions. You won’t need to go far to experience the iconic views that travelers come from around the world to see. The abundant natural features include snow covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada, forested mountainsides, green meadows, miles of pristine shoreline, and impressive granite boulders. The azure lake is rimmed by footpaths, hiking and biking trails. Don’t miss the spectacular views of De ek Wadapush (Cave Rock) across the lake from the beach of mayála wáťa (Meeks Bay). The more adventurous hiker can traverse the Tahoe Rim Trail which offers panoramic views of the basin. Or one can venture deep into the Desolation Wilderness to Phipps Pass from the Meeks Bay Trailhead.

Nearby Attractions

•  South Lake Tahoe, CA

•  Several Casinos and shops at Stateline, NV

•   Boat tours of the lake

•  Emerald Bay State Park and the Vikingsholm Castle

•  D.L. Bliss State Park

•  Tahoe City to the north

•  Several Hiking Trails

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Backpacking
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Cultural Activities
  • Day Use Area
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Fs Owned
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Snorkeling
  • Star Gazing
  • Swimming
  • Water Activities
  • Water Sports
  • Wilderness

Amenities and facility features

  • Flush toilets
  • Showers
  • Potable water
  • Picnic tables
  • Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
  • Wildlife-resistant food storage
  • Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Accessible Drinking Water
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Accessible Showers
  • Accessible Trails
  • Accessible Walkways
  • Beach Access
  • Bed(s) with mattress
  • Campfire Rings
  • Camping Supplies
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Coffee Pot
  • Coin Showers
  • Cooking Pots
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Cultural Activities
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Electricity
  • Event Area
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Futon(s)
  • General Store
  • Gift Shop
  • Historic Sites
  • Ice
  • Kayak Rentals
  • Kitchen
  • Lake Access
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Pathways
  • Paved Roads
  • Paved Sites
  • Picnic Area
  • Propane Fuel Available
  • Propane Grills
  • RV Supplies
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Tables
  • Trailheads
  • Wireless Internet

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Tent Only Non-Electric

50 sites
Equipment
Car, Large Tent Over 9x12`, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, Small Tent
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
20 ft
Check-in
1:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Cabin Electric

21 sites
Equipment
Vehicle
Maximum people
15
Maximum vehicles
7
Maximum vehicle length
2 ft
Check-in
03:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

RV Electric

23 sites
Equipment
Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, RV, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
0 ft
Check-in
03:00 PM, 1:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Management

5 sites
Equipment
Car, Pop Up, Small Tent
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
20 ft
Check-in
1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Base site allowance
Meeks Bay Resort will require a non-refundable down payment equal to 50% of the full daily rental rate on all lodging, RV and Tent sites. The remaining balance must be paid by no later than 30 days prior to check-in. The Recreation.gov site will send the guest up to two reminder emails with links to facilitate payment. Those emails are sent seven days and 24 hours before the 30 day deadline.    If you do not complete the payment by the 30 day deadline, your reservation will be cancelled and the down payment forfeit.   If you place a reservation 30 days or less prior to check-in, you must pay the down payment and the remaining rental fee at the time of reservation. If you cancel after that point you will be responsible for the $10 cancellation fee and forfeit the down payment. If you cancel within 14 days of the check-in date, you will forfeit the down payment and one day at the rental rate, as well as the $10 cancellation fee. This is an automated process and Meeks Bay Resort personnel cannot make changes.
Has Partial Payment
1
Has Taxes
1
Max Changes
3 change(s) per reservation
Max Concurrent Stay
3 campsite(s) held
Maximum stay
14 consecutive nights
Max Simultaneous Reservations
8 reservations
Max Stay
14 nights
Max Transaction Reservations
3 reservations per transaction
Minimum stay
2 consecutive nights
Weekend minimum
0 days
Reservation cutoff
0 Not Reservable
Reservation Window
11 Months
Maximum published vehicles
7 vehicles per site
Check-in
1:00 PM, 03:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Food storage
Meeks Bay Resort's official facility record states: Food Storage- You are in an active bear area.
Fire and stove use
The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Oct 10, 2026
Next release
Dec 1, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
Next book-through date
Oct 13, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 10, 2026

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Cabin Electric$75——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Cabin Electric$500——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Group Picnic Area$165——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Group Picnic Area$90——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Parking$9——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Parking$12——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026RV Electric$32.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026Standard Non-Electric$22.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Cabin Electric$125——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Cabin Electric$225——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Cabin Electric$250——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Cabin Electric$142.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Cabin Electric$625——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Cabin Electric$225——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Cabin Electric$250——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Cabin Electric$142.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Cabin Electric$250——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Group Picnic Area$165——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Group Picnic Area$90——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Parking$9——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Parking$12——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026RV Electric$37.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2026 – Sep 18, 2026Standard Non-Electric$27.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Cabin Electric$75——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Cabin Electric$500——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Group Picnic Area$165——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Group Picnic Area$90——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Parking$9——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Parking$12——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026RV Electric$32.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 19, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026Standard Non-Electric$22.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Cabin Electric$75——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Cabin Electric$500——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Group Picnic Area$165——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Group Picnic Area$90——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Parking$9——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Parking$12——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027RV Electric$32.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Standard Non-Electric$22.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Cabin Electric$125——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Cabin Electric$225——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Cabin Electric$250——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Cabin Electric$142.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Cabin Electric$625——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Cabin Electric$225——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Cabin Electric$250——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Cabin Electric$142.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Cabin Electric$250——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Group Picnic Area$165——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Group Picnic Area$90——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Parking$9——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Parking$12——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027RV Electric$37.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027Standard Non-Electric$27.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Cabin Electric$75——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Cabin Electric$500——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Group Picnic Area$165——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Group Picnic Area$90——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Parking$9——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Parking$12——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027RV Electric$32.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2027 – Oct 13, 2027Standard Non-Electric$22.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Cabin Electric$75——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Cabin Electric$500——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Group Picnic Area$165——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Group Picnic Area$90——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Parking$9——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Parking$12——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028RV Electric$32.50——
Non-Peak SeasonMay 9, 2028 – Jun 1, 2028Standard Non-Electric$22.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Cabin Electric$125——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Cabin Electric$225——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Cabin Electric$250——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Cabin Electric$142.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Cabin Electric$625——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Cabin Electric$225——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Cabin Electric$250——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Cabin Electric$142.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Cabin Electric$250——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Group Picnic Area$165——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Group Picnic Area$90——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Parking$9——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Parking$12——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028RV Electric$37.50——
Peak SeasonJun 2, 2028 – Sep 19, 2028Standard Non-Electric$27.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Cabin Electric$75——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Cabin Electric$500——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Cabin Electric$162.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Cabin Electric$92.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Cabin Electric$187.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Group Picnic Area$165——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Group Picnic Area$90——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Parking$9——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Parking$12——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028RV Electric$32.50——
Non-Peak SeasonSep 20, 2028 – Oct 13, 2028Standard Non-Electric$22.50——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • Nightly price for all sites and buildings is the total of the down payment and the remaining nightly fee. The down payment is non-refundable. Campsites at our south Meeks Bay Campground are TENT-ONLY sites. Registration - Please check in upon arrival at the main building at the north Meeks Bay Resort. If you plan on checking in after 8:00pm, please contact us beforehand. Food Storage- You are in an active bear area. When not in use, you must store all food, scented items, coolers, equipment used to prepare food and garbage (recycling also) inside provided bear-proof boxes. These items must be stored day and night. Food-storage box dimensions are 28" high x 33" deep x 47" wide. Parking - Vehicles must be parked with all four wheels on pavement. Extra vehicles must be parked in the overflow parking lot. Quiet hours - Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM daily. Music, talking, and generators should not be audible beyond your immediate campsite any time of day.  Generator use - Generators may only be operated a maximum of 2 hours during quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM. Campers are asked to be considerate. Check out - Campsites need to be vacated (people, equipment, and vehicles) by 11:00 am. Occupancy - There is a maximum of 6 people per campsite or RV site. If you exceed this number, purchase another site (if available) and relocate some of your group and equipment to the other campsite. Fires - Campfires are only permitted in fire rings. DO NOT leave a fire unattended. Be certain to extinguish fire completely with water before leaving site. Dead wood on the ground may be collected for fuel for campfires within the parks, do not cut or break trees. All collected wood must fit completely within fire rings. Fire rings are provided in each campsite, DO NOT build additional fire rings. Tents - Pitch tents on tent pads and within campsite boundaries only.  Day Use - Campsites are for overnight visitors only. Please use designated day use areas for parking, picnics, and lake access. Trash - Please keep your campsite clean. Place all litter in campground trash dumpsters. Do not leave cigarette butts or bottle caps on the ground. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire pits. Water - Do not dump waste water on the ground or at the water spigots. All waste water must be disposed of at the restroom sinks. This applies to shower tents as well. Shower water must be collected and disposed of as stated above. Used water must not be allowed to run onto the ground. Preserve Natural Resources - Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited. Bicycles - Bicycles are allowed (with helmets if under 18 years of age).  Off-Road Vehicles - Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground.        Propane Tanks - We are unable to recycle your used propane tanks. They CAN NOT be left at the park. You must take them home with you and dispose of them properly. Pets are not allowed at Meeks Bay Resort. No trailers of any kind are permitted in the tent sites. Meeks Bay Resort is historical and rustic and does not have ADA compliant lodging.  There are no life guards.   Chainsaw use and hunting are prohibited in the area. Please keep non-motorized watercraft and boats in tow clean, drained and dry, to avoid transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species. All watercraft will be screened to avoid invasive species. Meeks Bay Resort no longer has a marina or access for boat launching. Overnight sleeping in vehicles can only be done in marked, and fully paid camping sites. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Supervisor's Office, (530) 543-2600. Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov .   Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting rustic cabins; click here to learn more   Meeks Bay Resort is operated on National Forest Service Land by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California under a special use permit administered by the USDA Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
  • PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON RESORT PROPERTY

Getting there & contact

Official directions

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.

Facility contact

530-525-6946

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Meeks Bay ResortUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Meeks Bay ResortMeeks Bay Resort official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Meeks Bay Resort — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Meeks Bay Resort & MarinaRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory