Near Meeks Bay · California
Campgrounds near Meeks Bay
5 campgrounds in our data are within 6 miles of Meeks Bay: Meeks Bay Resort, Sugar Pine Point State Park, D.L. Bliss State Park, Kaspian Campground, Emerald Bay State Park.
Summary
| Campground | From Meeks Bay | Max RV length | Hookups | Dogs | Booking | Agency | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeks Bay Resort | 0 mi | 22 ft (longest Rec.gov site) | Full (water, electric, sewer) | No | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | 1.1 mi | 32 ft (trailer 26 ft) | None | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 2.9 mi | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | None | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
| Kaspian Campground | 5.6 mi | No RVs | Not listed | Yes, leashed | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 5.6 mi | 18 ft (trailer 15 ft) | Not listed | Campground only | ReserveCalifornia | California State Parks | [1] [2] [3] |
Meeks Bay Resort and Campground is one Forest Service permit operation (USFS/SUP). Recreation.gov lists 21 lakefront units and 22 RV sites with water, sewer and 30-amp electric, an 11-month reservation window, and no pets anywhere at the resort. [USDA Forest Service][Recreation.gov]
Sugar Pine Point State Park, about 1.1 miles away (straight-line), allows campers/motorhomes to 32 ft and trailers to 26 ft; its campground has no hook-ups and isn't on the shore (beach access is about a 1/4-mile walk from the parking lot). [California State Parks]
Campgrounds in our six Lake Tahoe sections within 6 miles (straight-line) of Meeks Bay, nearest first. Distances are straight-line, not driving. Distances are straight-line. Official facts checked 2026-10-18; listing facts update with each feed refresh.
Search these stays with dates →432 campsites across 5 campgrounds
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
First come, first servedSites from $35/night
Compare at a glance: hookups, RV length, bear storage, season
Computed from official pages (linked tags) and listings; "Not listed" means no source we use states it. Official RV limits override listing lengths.
| Campground | Area | Hookups | Max RV length | Bear / food storage | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeks Bay Resort | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Meeks Bay Resort under permit) | 21 full-hookup, 1 electric sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | 2026 opening May 9 (LTBMU opening dates); closing date not listed USDA Forest Service |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 32 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Open year-round (Forest Service LTBMU camping page). Reservations through September 30 in the western loop; from October 1 all sites are first come, first served in the front loop only. Showers and dump station close for winter in October California State Parks |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (D.L. Bliss State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Food storage lockers are important and required (California State Parks) California State Parks | 2026: first come, first served through the night of September 30, when camping closed for the season; closed to vehicles from October 1 (walk-in day use) California State Parks |
| Kaspian Campground | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit) | Not listed | No RVs (official) USDA Forest Service | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters USDA Forest Service | Seasons of use: May–October (2026 opening May 22) USDA Forest Service |
| Emerald Bay State Park | West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA) · California State Parks (Emerald Bay State Park) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Food, beverages, toiletries and scented trash must go in the campsite's metal food locker except while eating or cooking; ice chests may not be stored in vehicles. Bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to a $1,000 fine) California State Parks | Eagle Point Campground and the Boat In Campground have closed for the 2026 season (page updated Aug 24, 2026) California State Parks |
Hookups & rig specs
Rig length, pull-through, power, water, sewer and dump station. Blue linked tags are official sources; "Listing" tags come from the booking listing; "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
| Campground | Max rig length | Pull-through | Power (amps) | Water hookup | Sewer hookup | Dump station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeks Bay Resort | Not listed | 3 of 66 sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 22 electric sites (amps not listed) Listing · Recreation.gov | 23 of 23 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | 22 of 23 RV sites Listing · Recreation.gov | Not listed |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | 32 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | 15 of 105 RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | 15 of 105 RV sites Listing · reservecalifornia.com | Dump station; closes and is winterized in October California State Parks |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Kaspian Campground | No RVs (official) USDA Forest Service | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 18 ft (official limit) California State Parks | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Booking & price
| Stay | Run by | From Lake Tahoe | Max rig (listed / official) | Hookups & power | Booking | Listed from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeks Bay Resort | Recreation.gov | 6.3 mi | 23 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed | 21 full-hookup, 1 electric sites | Reservable on Recreation.gov | $33/night |
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | California State Parks | 5.6 mi | Official limit 32 ft max camper/motorhome; 26 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $35/night |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | California State Parks | 7.7 mi | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $35/night |
| Kaspian Campground | Recreation.gov | 6.9 mi | Official: No RVs: single-family sites for tent-only camping (Forest Service) | Not listed | Not listed | $30/night |
| Emerald Bay State Park | California State Parks | 10.1 mi | Official limit 18 ft max camper/motorhome; 15 ft max trailer (California State Parks) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites | Reservations on ReserveCalifornia (1-800-444-7275) up to 6 months before arrival; the Lake Tahoe area is popular and California State Parks recommends reserving | $25/night |
Head-to-head
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Sources
- USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin: Camping & Cabins (checked 2026-10-18)
- Recreation.gov — Meeks Bay Resort (checked 2026-10-18)
- California State Parks — Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point SP (checked 2026-10-18)