Meeks Bay Resort
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
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!
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 sepcial events.
The Washoe House, also known as the Point House, offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a seperate 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 breakfast and lunch meals and snacks.
The main lodge offers an assortment of clothing, souvenirs, snacks, beverages, ice cream and sundries. It also offers a cozy lounge area to meet with friends.
Other offerings:
Kayaks and paddle boards are available for full and half day rental.
Hot private shower facilities are available with purchase of tokens.
Several public restrooms with flush toilets are available.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
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 south of Meeks Bay are TENT-ONLY sites.
Registration - Please check in upon arrival at the main building on the northern side of Meeks Creek.
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
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
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).
Changes & Cancellations
If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel?
Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in Reservations.
Changes
If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for:
Adding or removing nights to your stay.
Changing to a different campsite.
Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate.
Changes on or after the arrival date are made at the discretion of Resort Management and may result in forfeit of rental fees.
Cancellations
Meeks Bay Resort will require a non-refundable down payment on all lodging, RV and Tent sites. Reservations will require a down payment equal to 50% of the full daily rental rate. The remaining balance must be paid 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. Down payments are non-refundable.
If you do not complete the payment by the 30 day deadline, your reservation will be cancelled and the down payment forfeited.
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.
Late Check-in and No Show
Meeks Bay Resort will hold any paid reservation until the following day at check-out time. Your reservation will be cancelled with no refund. If you have not checked in by that time or contacted Meeks Bay Resort Management to request one additional day to arrive.
Contact Information
Mailing
7941 Highway 89 Tahoma CA 96142
Physical
7941 Highway 89 Tahoma CA 96142
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530-525-6946
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site Cabin 6, Basat (Squirrel), Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Lodge 10, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent S34, Loop South Loop 4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent N05, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S24, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 10, Loop Short Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent N07, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S05, Loop South Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 13, Loop Short Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S23, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S02, Loop South Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 16, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S35, Loop South Loop 4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Cabin 20, Mudah (Black Bear), Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent S21, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S17, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S28, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S14, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 19, Loop Long Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Cabin 21, Patungee (Eagle), Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent S22, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S01, Loop South Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 1, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S30, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S31, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Lodge 8, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent S06, Loop South Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent N13, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent N08, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S20, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 12, Loop Short Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S40, Loop South Loop 4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Washoe House, Loop Resort Edge, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Cabin 5, Medu Tzy Tzy (Blue Jay), Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent S25, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S13, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Cabin 2, Tabah (Grizzly Bear), Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site RV 14, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent N06, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 18, Loop Long Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S29, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 4, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Lodge 14, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent N10, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 20, Loop Long Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV 21, Loop Long Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S26, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S37, Loop South Loop 4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 9, Loop Short Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent N11, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S12, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S11, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent N02, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 8, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S15, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Lodge 7, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site RV 22, Loop Long Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S18, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Lodge 16, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent N01, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 23, Loop Long Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent N04, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S04, Loop South Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 15, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent N09, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Lodge 9, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Lodge 13, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Lodge 11, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent S27, Loop South Loop 3, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 6, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Lodge 18, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent S03, Loop South Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent N03, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S38, Loop South Loop 4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 7, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S39, Loop South Loop 4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 3, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Kehlet Mansion, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site RV 17, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S16, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Cabin 19, Ootzali (Chipmunk), Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Lodge 12, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent S10, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S36, Loop South Loop 4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Lodge 17, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent N14, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 5, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site RV 11, Loop Short Inner Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Tent S19, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site RV 2, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Rv Electric
- Site Lodge 15, Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
- Site Tent N12, Loop Outer Camp Loop, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Tent S09, Loop South Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Cabin 3, Delek (Duck), Loop Cabin Row, Type Cabin Electric
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