Meeks Bay Resort, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Campground

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 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.

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.

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).

Recreation Sites

Tent Only Nonelectric
Rv Electric
Cabin Electric
Management
Overnight

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

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
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Electricity
Event Area
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Flush Toilets
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
Picnic Tables
Propane Fuel Available
Propane Grills
RV Supplies
Recycling
Restaurant
Sewer Hookup
Showers
Smoke Alarm
Tables
Trailheads
Water Hookups
Wireless Internet
Refrigerator
Broom & Dust Pan
Heater
Lights
Cooking Area
Dining Area
Mattress Pad(s)
Electric Stove
Bed(s)
Twin Bed(s)
Table & Chairs
Couches
Shade
Fire Pit
Mop
Bathtub
Grills
Scenic Overlooks
Bay Access
Outhouse
Accessible Sites
Drinking Water (hand pump)
Water Spigot

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

Getting Here

Latitude

39° 2' 17.4876" N

Longitude

120° 7' 24.1932" W

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.

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