Meeks Bay Resort Campground
Meeks Bay Resort Campground is 10 miles south of Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's west shore. The resort is owned by the Washoe Tribe. They offer both RV and tent camping sites around a loop close to the marina and other resort facilities. Campsites are so popular that many are reserved more than a year in advance.
RV camping and tent camping at
Meeks Bay Resprt Campground
Both tent and RV sites have a 2-night minimum at Meeks Bay Resort Campground. Twenty-three RV campsites have full hook-ups. Several are pull through and can accommodate up to 60 feet of tow vehicle and RV. One tent is permitted in an RV site. Forty tent campsites ( also OK for small pop-up trailers) arre on the southern side of the Meeks Creek Another 14 tent campsites (and small pop-uo trailers) are on the southern side of Meeks Creek. A maximum of 2 tents are permitted in a tent site.
| Meeks Bay Resort Campground Basics |
| Meeks Bay Resort Campground Location: |
Highway 89, 10 miles south of Tahoe City |
| Elevation: |
6,250 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: |
Sacramento - 115 miles, 2:10 |
| Number of Sites: |
36 |
| Camping Season: |
Open mid-May to mid-October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: |
6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: |
2 (additional vehicles $7 per day) |
| Pets: |
Pets are not allowed |
| Operated by |
Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California |
| Campground Information: |
(530) 525-6946 |
| Reservations at Meeks Bay Resort Campground |
| Reservations available: |
whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: |
Reservations are accepted for the following year beginning May 1, e.g. reservations for 2024 are made beginning May 1, 2023. Only online reservations can be made on May 1; phone reservations begin May 2 |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: |
60 feet |
| Accessible Sites: |
None designated |
| Fees: |
Notice: "Be aware that, like last year, the use fees [shown below and] on Recreation.gov are the total of the 50% non-refundable "Down Payment", and the remaining balance of 50% due 30 days before check-in."
RV sites (full hookups) - $32.50 off-season, $37.50 June 3-Sept. 15, 2024
Tent sites $22.50 off-season, $27.50 June 3-Sept. 15, 2024 |
| Reservations: |
Meeks Bay Resort Campground Reservations
Phone reservations: (877) 444-6777. |
| Check-in, check-out: |
12:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM |
| Meeks Bay Resort Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, food locker, fire ring, full hook-ups at RV sites |
| Campground: |
Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: |
Yes |
| Dump station: |
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| Facilities: |
Marina, boat ramp, lodge rooms, cabins, snack bar, gift shop, store |
| Attractions near Meeks Bay Resort Campground: |
Enjoy the beach with designated swimming area and volleyball net. Find nearby hiking. Visit the resort marina with boat tours to Emerald Bay, boat rentals, and fishing excursions. Bicycle along a paved, 20-mile bike trail.
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Key Meeks Bay Resort Campground Regulations
- 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.
- Pets are not allowed at Meeks Bay Resort.
- No trailers of any kind a permitted in the tent sites.
General Camping Information
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
