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Meeks Bay Resort
California · West Shore & Emerald Bay (CA)
Meeks Bay Resort is in Tahoma, CA, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent and RV sites and glamping or cabin units.
7941 Highway 89
6.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe5.9 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Up to 11 months ahead (Recreation.gov facility rules) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 22 ft [Recreation.gov] |
| Bear storage | Forest Order 19-24-03: unattended food and refuse must be in a bear-resistant container (bear boxes, wildlife-resistant dumpsters) [USDA Forest Service] |
| Season | 2026 opening May 9 (LTBMU opening dates); closing date not listed [USDA Forest Service] |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) — 22 RV sites list water, sewer and 30-amp electric on Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Dogs | No pets allowed anywhere at the resort [Recreation.gov] |
| Lake access | Recreation.gov lists 21 units as lakefront [Recreation.gov] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Meeks Bay Resort (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — LTBMU Food and Refuse Storage (Forest Order 19-24-03) (checked 2026-10-18); USDA Forest Service — Lake Tahoe Basin: 2026 Opening Dates (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- 23 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed Listing
- Hookups & power
- 21 full-hookup, 1 electric sites Listing
- Pets
- No pets allowed anywhere at the resort Official
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 6.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 5.9 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Drinking Water
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Grills
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Area
- Accessible Showers
Why stay here?
- 5.9 mi from Emerald Bay (straight-line).
- 21 full-hookup RV sites.
- Has cabins, glamping units if you don't want to bring gear.
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Site & accommodation options
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Tent N01
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Tent N02
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Tent N03
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Tent N04
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Tent N05
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Tent N06
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Tent N07
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Tent N08
Up to 6 peopleundefined, undefined beds
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$23/night
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 94 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent N01 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N02 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N03 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N04 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N05 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N06 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N07 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N08 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N09 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N10 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N11 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N12 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N13 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent N14 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S03 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S01 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S05 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S06 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S04 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S02 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S10 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S18 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S09 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S12 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S15 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S16 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S20 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S13 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S19 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S11 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S14 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S17 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S22 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S24 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S23 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S21 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S30 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S31 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S26 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
| Tent S27 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $23 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Meeks Bay Resort: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Meeks Bay Resort?
- 23 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
- Does Meeks Bay Resort have RV hookups?
- 21 full-hookup, 1 electric sites (per the listing)
- When is Meeks Bay Resort open?
- 2026 opening May 9 (LTBMU opening dates); closing date not listed. Official
- How do I reserve a site at Meeks Bay Resort?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- What are the food storage rules at Meeks Bay Resort?
- 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. Official
- Are pets allowed at Meeks Bay Resort?
- No pets allowed anywhere at the resort. Official
Recent guest reviews
Weldon L ★ 1 · Oct 2025Poor conditions imaginable. Not even staffed with drinking glasses. Never again!
Chris T ★ 5 · Oct 2025Despite the federal incoherence led by the presidential shutdown, the campground and experience went off well.
Julie B ★ 5 · Oct 2025Meeks Bay is a restful retreat. I doubt you could be any closer to Lake Tahoe.
Location
7941 Highway 89
6.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
5.9 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 1:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- undefined
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Meeks Bay Resort sits on the west shore of Lake Tahoe at about 6,225 feet, where a long sandy beach and shallow bay meet forested slopes and granite outcrops. The property combines a range of lodging options the historic Kehlet Mansion and the Washoe House (also called the Point House), a collection of 12 lodges and 7 standalone cabins with traditional camping: a total of 97 campsites on the resort property. Those 97 sites are arranged across named loops (Cabin Row: 20 sites; Long Inner Loop: 6; Outer Camp Loop: 25; Resort Edge: 1; Short Inner Loop: 5; South Loop 1: 8; South Loop 2: 12; South …
Amenities
Accessible Drinking WaterAccessible Flush ToiletsAccessible GrillsAccessible ParkingAccessible Picnic AreaAccessible ShowersAccessible TrailsAccessible WalkwaysBeach AccessBed S With MattressCampfire RingsCamping SuppliesCell Phone ServiceCoffee PotCoin ShowersCooking PotsCooking UtensilsCultural ActivitiesDay Use AreaDrinking WaterElectric HookupsElectricityEvent AreaFire ExtinguisherFirst Aid KitFlush ToiletsFood Storage LockerFuton SGeneral StoreGift ShopHistoric SitesIceKayak RentalsKitchenLake AccessMicrowaveOvenParking AreaPaved ParkingPaved PathwaysPaved RoadsPaved SitesPicnic AreaPicnic TablesPropane Fuel AvailablePropane GrillsRv SuppliesRecyclingRestaurantSewer HookupShowersSmoke AlarmTablesTrailheadsWater HookupsWireless Internet
Nearby activities
BackpackingBikingBirdingCampingCanoeingCultural ActivitiesDay Use AreaFishingHikingHotel Lodge Resort Fs OwnedHistoric Cultural SiteKayakingMountain BikingPaddle BoatingSwimmingWater ActivitiesWater SportsWildernessPhotographyPicnickingSnorkelingStar Gazing
At a glance: all 17 facts with sources
At a glance
Managed by USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Meeks Bay Resort under permit). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing 23 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
- Hookups & power
- Listing 21 full-hookup, 1 electric sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 3 pull-through, 63 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 89 paved, 5 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- No pets allowed anywhere at the resort Source: Recreation.govListing undefined
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (51 reports), AT&T 2 (45 reports), T-Mobile 2 (26 reports)
- Water
- Listing Water at 81 sites
- Shade
- Listing 57 of 57 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $33/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 6.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 5.9 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Bear & food storage
- 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 Source: USDA Forest Service
- Season
- 2026 opening May 9 (LTBMU opening dates); closing date not listed Source: USDA Forest Service
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 5.9 mi · Sand Harbor 15.1 mi
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RV rentals for this stay
This listing doesn't publish RV length limits — confirm your rig fits. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
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Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
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Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up in Lake TahoeB & C's Kid Approved, Dog Friendly Travel Trailer
South Lake Tahoe, CA
DeliveryPets OK
to see if it's open
from $150/nightvia RVshare
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