--- title: "Meeks Bay Campground — Campground Campground in California, USA | Campstr" url: https://campstr.com/campgrounds/california/meeks-bay-campground description: "A pristine lakeside campground on Lake Tahoe’s west shore with white sand beaches and wilderness trail access." lang: en --- # Meeks Bay Campground Back to Directory (https://campstr.com/Home) Tahoma, California, USA Image: Meeks Bay Campground in Tahoma - Featured Image (https://res.cloudinary.com/campstr/image/upload/v1781382587/campgrounds/placeholders/aptrcw5dibtx2iqil8ay.jpg) Photos Coming... *Photo not of the actual campground. (reviews) A welcoming gathering spot in Tahoma with group sites designed for memorable trips with family and friends. A pristine lakeside campground on Lake Tahoe’s west shore with white sand beaches and wilderness trail access. Meeks Bay Campground is situated on the stunning western shore of Lake Tahoe at an elevation of 6,225 feet, nestled between Sugar Pine Point and D.L. Bliss State Parks. Managed by the Washoe Tribe of California and Nevada under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, the facility offers a scenic and rustic getaway with direct access to a white sand beach and crystal-clear alpine waters. The campground features a mix of tent-only sites and full-hookup RV sites, complemented by amenities such as flush toilets, token-operated showers, and a camp store. It also serves as a trailhead for the Meeks Bay Trail, providing a gateway for hikers into the Desolation Wilderness. ### Site Types Available Tent Only Nonelectric RV Electric #### For Your RV ##### Camping Types RV Sites Tent Sites Cabins Group Sites ##### RV Specifications Up to 35 ft #### Rules & Policies Allowed Pets Pets must be on a leash at all times. They are not allowed on the beach area. Quiet Hours 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM Allowed Generators Allowed Campfires Allowed Alcohol Starting from $55 / night $$ price tier 77 Sites Total campsites (530) 525-6946meeksbay.reservations@wdcwashoe.org Visit Website: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232876 #### Operating Season Open May to October #### Address 8041 State Highway 89 Tahoma, California 96142 USA #### GPS Coordinates 39.038168, -120.123314 Copy these coordinates into your GPS device or paste them into a web browser or navigation app for directions. ## Getting Here Tahoma, California, USA $55 Leaflet: https://leafletjs.com/ © OpenStreetMap: https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright ## Camp Weather Tahoma, California, USA ## About this listing Unclaimed listing on Campstr This listing has not yet been claimed by the campground owner or operator. It was created using publicly available information so campers can discover more places to stay outdoors. Some details may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. 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Pets must be on a leash at all times. They are not allowed on the beach area." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Meeks Bay Campground open year-round?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Meeks Bay Campground operates seasonally from May to October." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there WiFi or cell service at Meeks Bay Campground?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Meeks Bay Campground: WiFi is not available and cell signal is available." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does it cost to stay at Meeks Bay Campground?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Rates at Meeks Bay Campground start at $55 per night ($$ price range)." } } ] } ] ```