Meeks Bay Resort
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Tahoma, CA, CA
Price: From $9 per night
Price range: $9–$500 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (168 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/meeks-bay-resort to be notified when sites open up.
Meeks Bay Resort sits on the western shore of Lake Tahoe with a long sandy beach and calm waters ideal for families. Google reviewers consistently praise the gorgeous beach and blue water, with full hookup RV sites and tent camping available.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Sierra Nevada Snowshoe Hare, and Peregrine Falcon present in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Meeks Bay Resort: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Full hookups only available on select sites; most sites lack hookups Beach area can get crowded in summer; visit during shoulder season for better experience
Skip Meeks Bay Resort if: You have pets — NO PETS ALLOWED ANYWHERE AT THE RESORT. You require hookups — only select sites have full hookups available.
Best time to visit Meeks Bay Resort: May-October — Resort operates seasonally during these months. Off-season (shoulder months) — Google reviewers recommend visiting off-season to avoid summertime crowds.
Nearby campgrounds: Kaspian Campground (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Emerald Bay State Park (South Lake Tahoe, CA), William Kent Campground (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA), Camp Richardson Resort (South Lake Tahoe, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Meeks Bay Resort
Cell signal at Meeks Bay Resort (Tahoma, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Full hookups only available on select sites; most sites lack hookups
Beach area can get crowded in summer; visit during shoulder season for better experience
Resort operates seasonally during these months
Google reviewers recommend visiting off-season to avoid summertime crowds
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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