Meeks Bay Resort
1Heads up1 fire 45 mi away
- Right now
- OpenListed open; its database flags it not open
- A night
- $22.50–$32.50Across the site types the agency prices
- Sites
- 9994 on recreation.gov
- Season
- May 1 – October 31Open May 1 through October 31
The place
the agency’s own description · what’s there · 2 notices
In the agency’s own words
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. The Washoe Tribe has been a part of the Meeks Bay area of Lake Tahoe (Da ow aga) for many millenium. Their link to the land is an important part of the Meeks Bay Resort charm. It is the perfect spot to recharge those drained reserves and immerse oneself in the spectacular rustic environment. Keep reading
Enjoy the sandy Meeks Bay beach, or rent a kayak or paddle board and venture out onto blue waters. Explore the hiking trails that lead both north and south along the lake as well as the Meeks Bay Trail which climbs into the Sierra Nevada Desolation Wilderness Area to Phipps Pass and beyond. For more details download the document available from the US Forestry Service. The Resort has abundant Day-Use parking and a grill for the hungry camper. Stop by the main building for supplies, toys and clothes, and perhaps a chat with one of the Washoe Tribe members. The resort offers all levels of vacation facilities from the historic Kehlet Mansion and the Washoe House, several cabins and lodges, full hookup RV spots, and standard tent campsites. Many couples have begun their wedded life together and families regularly hold their reunions at the Resort. Group reservations can be made on Recreation.gov or by phone to the call center. Meeks Bay Campground is now an integral part of the Meeks Bay Resort. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ANYWHERE AT THE RESORT!
Recreation
When most people imagine what to do at Lake Tahoe, they think outdoor activities. Enthusiasts will find hundreds of miles of trails to hike, bike, and ride horseback. The Meeks Bay Resort provides sunbathing, beach play, swimming, and scuba diving. Kayak and paddle boards can be rented onsite. While motorized craft are not allowed in the bay, boating and water skiing are readily accessible elsewhere on Lake Tahoe. Anglers can land the big one at dozens of spots. Kokanee salmon and mackinaw, rainbow, Lahontan Cutthroat and brown trout are found throughout the area. The Washoe Tribe has actively helped improve the population of the Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (Ɂímgi).
Facilities
Lodging: The Kehlet Mansion provides seven bedrooms, three bathrooms and a full size kitchen. Enjoy the private deck, picture windows, and a full event area for weddings, reunions and special events. The Washoe House, also known as the Point House, offers three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a separate studio cabin. Located on the south shore of the bay, it offers unmatched privacy. 12 Lodges with studio, one and two bedroom floorplans. All units have kitchens with utensils and cookware. 7 standalone cabins with studio, one and two bedroom floorplans. All cabins have kitchens stocked with utensils and cookware. Camping: 14 Non-electric campsites for tents and small pop-up trailers found north of Meeks Creek. 40 Non-electric campsites for tents and small pop-up trailers on the southern side of the Meeks Creek. 23 RV sites with full hookups north on the northern side of Meeks Creek. Several are pull through and can accommodate up to 60 feet of tow vehicle and RV. Food and shopping: The Wa She Shu Grill offers a great selection of lunch meals and snacks from 11:00am to 3:30pm daily. The General Store offers an assortment of clothing, souvenirs, firewood, ice, snacks, beverages, coffee, ice cream and sundries. It is open every day from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Other offerings: Kayaks and paddle boards are available for hourly, half day and full day rental. Hot private shower facilities are available with purchase of tokens from the general store. Several public restrooms with flush toilets are available.
Natural Features
Meeks Bay (mayála wáťa) is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe at a 6,225-foot elevation and is surrounded by many of Lake Tahoe’s most famous attractions. You won’t need to go far to experience the iconic views that travelers come from around the world to see. The abundant natural features include snow covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada, forested mountainsides, green meadows, miles of pristine shoreline, and impressive granite boulders. The azure lake is rimmed by footpaths, hiking and biking trails. Don’t miss the spectacular views of De ek Wadapush (Cave Rock) across the lake from the beach of mayála wáťa (Meeks Bay). The more adventurous hiker can traverse the Tahoe Rim Trail which offers panoramic views of the basin. Or one can venture deep into the Desolation Wilderness to Phipps Pass from the Meeks Bay Trailhead. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 214-9422.
Nearby Attractions
South Lake Tahoe, CA Several Casinos and shops at Stateline, NV Boat tours of the lake Emerald Bay State Park and the Vikingsholm Castle D.L. Bliss State Park Tahoe City to the north Several Hiking Trails Charges & Cancellations If I book this reservation today, what are my options to change or cancel? Please remember that reservations at these facilities prevent other visitors from using these sites. Planned changes to your stay should be made as far in advance as possible. You can make changes to your reservation ahead of your arrival date in Reservations. Changes If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). There are no additional fees for: Adding or removing nights to your stay. Changing to a different campsite. Balances will adjust based on your new stay's nightly rate. Changes on or after the arrival date are made at the discretion of Resort Management and may result in forfeit of rental fees. Cancellations Meeks Bay Resort will require a non-refundable down payment on all lodging, RV and Tent sites. Reservations will require a down payment equal to 50% of the full daily rental rate. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days prior to check-in. The Recreation.gov site will send the guest up to two reminder emails with links to facilitate payment. Those emails are sent seven days and 24 hours before the 30 day deadline. Down payments are non-refundable. If you do not complete the payment by the 30 day deadline, your reservation will be cancelled and the down payment forfeited. If you place a reservation 30 days or less prior to check-in, you must pay the down payment and the remaining rental fee at the time of reservation. If you cancel after that point you will be responsible for the $10 cancellation fee and forfeit the down payment. If you cancel within 14 days of the check-in date, you will forfeit the down payment and one day at the rental rate, as well as the $10 cancellation fee. This is an automated process and Meeks Bay Resort personnel cannot make changes. Late Check-in and No Show Meeks Bay Resort will hold any paid reservation until the following day at check-out time. Your reservation will be cancelled with no refund. If you have not checked in by that time or contacted Meeks Bay Resort Management to request one additional day to arrive.
What the agency tells you
Nightly price for all sites and buildings is the total of the down payment and the remaining nightly fee. The down payment is non-refundable. Campsites at our south Meeks Bay Campground are TENT-ONLY sites. Registration - Please check in upon arrival at the main building at the north Meeks Bay Resort. If you plan on checking in after 8:00pm, please contact us beforehand. Food Storage- You are in an active bear area. When not in use, you must store all food, scented items, coolers, equipment used to prepare food and garbage (recycling also) inside provided bear-proof boxes. These items must be stored day and night. Food-storage box dimensions are 28" high x 33" deep x 47" wide. Parking - Vehicles must be parked with all four wheels on pavement. Extra vehicles must be parked in the overflow parking lot. Quiet hours - Quiet hours are from 10 PM to 6 AM daily. Music, talking, and generators should not be audible beyond your immediate campsite any time of day. Generator use - 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. Check out - Campsites need to be vacated (people, equipment, and vehicles) by 11:00 am. Occupancy - There is a maximum of 6 people per campsite or RV site. If you exceed this number, purchase another site (if available) and relocate some of your group and equipment to the other campsite. Fires - Campfires are only permitted in fire rings. DO NOT leave a fire unattended. Be certain to extinguish fire completely with water before leaving site. Dead wood on the ground may be collected for fuel for campfires within the parks, do not cut or break trees. All collected wood must fit completely within fire rings. Fire rings are provided in each campsite, DO NOT build additional fire rings. Tents - Pitch tents on tent pads and within campsite boundaries only. Day Use - Campsites are for overnight visitors only. Please use designated day use areas for parking, picnics, and lake access. Trash - Please keep your campsite clean. Place all litter in campground trash dumpsters. Do not leave cigarette butts or bottle caps on the ground. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire pits. Water - Do not dump waste water on the ground or at the water spigots. All waste water must be disposed of at the restroom sinks. This applies to shower tents as well. Shower water must be collected and disposed of as stated above. Used water must not be allowed to run onto the ground. Preserve Natural Resources - Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited. Bicycles - Bicycles are allowed (with helmets if under 18 years of age). Off-Road Vehicles - Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground. Propane Tanks - We are unable to recycle your used propane tanks. They CAN NOT be left at the park. You must take them home with you and dispose of them properly. Pets are not allowed at Meeks Bay Resort. No trailers of any kind are permitted in the tent sites. Meeks Bay Resort is historical and rustic and does not have ADA compliant lodging. There are no life guards. Chainsaw use and hunting are prohibited in the area. Please keep non-motorized watercraft and boats in tow clean, drained and dry, to avoid transport or introduction of aquatic invasive species. All watercraft will be screened to avoid invasive species. Meeks Bay Resort no longer has a marina or access for boat launching. Overnight sleeping in vehicles can only be done in marked, and fully paid camping sites. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Supervisor's Office, (530) 543-2600. Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. Guests should be aware that there is a risk of exposure to hantavirus when visiting rustic cabins; click here to learn more Meeks Bay Resort is operated on National Forest Service Land by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California under a special use permit administered by the USDA Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON RESORT PROPERTY
Tents and rigs
- Sites
- 99 · 50 tent-only, 21 cabin
- Hookups
- 44 electric, 23 water
- Longest rig
- 20 ft
- Paved pads
- 90 of 99
- Accessible sites
- None listed
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed, barring fire bans
- Shade
- 57 of 78 sites
Facilities
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets
- FLUSH TOILETS on 46 of 99 campsite records, ACCESSIBLE FLUSH TOILETS on 53 of 99 campsite records
- Showers
- Accessible Showers · Coin Showers
- ACCESSIBLE SHOWERS on 46 of 99 campsite records / COIN SHOWERS on 77 of 99 campsite records
- Drinking water
- Yes
- DRINKING WATER on 99 of 99 campsite records, DRINKING WATER (HAND PUMP) on 44 of 99 campsite records, ACCESSIBLE DRINKING WATER on 46 of 99 campsite records, WATER SPIGOT on 45 of 99 campsite records
- Store
- Nearby
- Firewood
- Sold here
- Stay limit
- 14 nights
- recreation.gov facility rule maxStay
Around the campground
- On the water
- Lake, Creek, Beach, Coast, Meadow
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Birding
- Canoeing
- Cultural Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic site
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Fs Owned
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Paddle Boating
- Picnicking
- Snorkeling
- Night sky · 866th darkest of 1,201 in CA
- Bortle 4
- Fall color · reported 8 days ago, 8.4 km away
- Patchy color
No reading yet, book on recreation.gov
recreation.gov lists 94 of the 99 campsites the agency files here. The rest aren’t on its booking system, so a reservation won’t get you one.
No availability snapshot inside the last 36 hours, so this page draws nothing rather than ageing a reading into fiction.
Watch for a cancellation
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We check once an hour, at 40 minutes past, and write the first time the agency has that season on sale.
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We make nothing when you book. The link goes straight to the government.
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What you actually pay
Derived by CAMPANAC: the agency’s published rates for this season, $22.50–$32.50 a night, plus one $8 recreation.gov reservation fee for the booking. A weekend here means Friday and Saturday night, booked once. Optional charges (an extra vehicle, a second tent, a dump-station fee) are listed separately and aren’t in this total.
“Changes If your new stay dates are completely different from your original stay dates, there is a $10 change fee (per reserved site). If you cancel after that point you will be responsible for the $10 cancellation fee and forfeit the down payment.” · this campground’s own no-show terms
Who keeps the booking fee
The agency’s own policy text says the reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee are “retained by the reservation service contractor”, and that a campground concessionaire will decline to refund them because “they did not receive these fees”. Recreation.gov is run under contract by Booz Allen Hamilton. What share of your booking fee the contractor keeps isn’t published in any federal dataset we can read, so we print no number for it. Our reporting on the contract →
How we know this receipt · 6
rules read Sep 9, 2026 · rates Oct 1, 2026 · How we know all this
The sites
99 sites · which ones have room · the site map
The sites, ranked
from 94 mapped sitesAll 99 sites
Toilet distances are OpenStreetMap’s, measured for 99 of the 99 sites listed. A site with no reading is unknown, never far.
The price is derived by CAMPANAC, not published per site: the per-night rate this campground publishes for each site’s own site type. 44 of the 99 sites listed carry one, and a site whose type has no published rate sits out of the price rather than being called free.
Measured shade is NLCD Tree Canopy Cover 2024 (USDA Forest Service / MRLC) read at the site’s own coordinate, 27% canopy or more, and only for the sites the agency gave no Shade value. It never changes the agency’s own shaded count beside it.
| Cabin Row | Cabin 19, Ootzali (Chipmunk) | cabin electric | 54 ft | 183 ft | 1,227 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Cabin 2, Tabah (Grizzly Bear) | cabin electric | 49 ft | 129 ft | 1,688 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Cabin 20, Mudah (Black Bear) | cabin electric | 41 ft | 217 ft | 1,198 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Cabin 21, Patungee (Eagle) | cabin electric | 2 ft | 41 ft | 234 ft | 1,169 ft | $75–$187.50 | |
| Cabin Row | Cabin 3, Delek (Duck) | cabin electric | 49 ft | 124 ft | 1,666 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Cabin 4 | type not stated | 121 ft | 1,635 ft | ||||
| Cabin Row | Cabin 5, Medu Tzy Tzy (Blue Jay) | cabin electric | 39 ft | 124 ft | 1,605 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Cabin 6, Basat (Squirrel) | cabin electric | 39 ft | 142 ft | 1,592 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Kehlet Mansion | cabin electric | 358 ft | 95 ft | 1,668 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 10 | cabin electric | 26 ft | 92 ft | 1,442 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 11 | cabin electric | 26 ft | 99 ft | 1,423 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 12 | cabin electric | 27 ft | 108 ft | 1,405 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 13 | cabin electric | 25 ft | 117 ft | 1,337 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 14 | cabin electric | 20 ft | 112 ft | 1,313 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 15 | cabin electric | 20 ft | 113 ft | 1,295 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 16 | cabin electric | 23 ft | 113 ft | 1,273 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 17 | cabin electric | 26 ft | 114 ft | 1,249 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 18 | cabin electric | 26 ft | 110 ft | 1,223 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 7 | cabin electric | 31 ft | 55 ft | 1,482 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 8 | cabin electric | 22 ft | 82 ft | 1,480 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Cabin Row | Lodge 9 | cabin electric | 22 ft | 88 ft | 1,464 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Long Inner Loop | RV 18 | rv electric | 30 amp | 49 ft | 164 ft | 650 ft | $32.50 | |
| Long Inner Loop | RV 19 | rv electric | 30 amp | 52 ft | 189 ft | 638 ft | $32.50 | |
| Long Inner Loop | RV 20 | rv electric | 30 amp | 41 ft | 222 ft | 688 ft | $32.50 | |
| Long Inner Loop | RV 21 | rv electric | 30 amp | 41 ft | 271 ft | 708 ft | $32.50 | |
| Long Inner Loop | RV 22 | rv electric | 30 amp | 41 ft | 264 ft | 722 ft | $32.50 | |
| Long Inner Loop | RV 23 | rv electric | 30 amp | 41 ft | 312 ft | 744 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 1 | rv electric | 52 ft | 428 ft | 879 ft | $32.50 | ||
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 14 | rv electric | 30 amp | 63 ft | 268 ft | 798 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 15 | rv electric | 30 amp | 63 ft | 223 ft | 744 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 16 | rv electric | 30 amp | 69 ft | 170 ft | 702 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 17 | rv electric | 30 amp | 49 ft | 128 ft | 630 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 2 | rv electric | 30 amp | 52 ft | 393 ft | 860 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 3 | rv electric | 30 amp | 40 ft | 426 ft | 909 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 4 | rv electric | 30 amp | 40 ft | 386 ft | 868 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 5 | rv electric | 30 amp | 43 ft | 437 ft | 935 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 6 | rv electric | 30 amp | 43 ft | 395 ft | 895 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 7 | rv electric | 30 amp | 44 ft | 378 ft | 884 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | RV 8 | rv electric | 30 amp | 69 ft | 375 ft | 891 ft | $32.50 | |
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N01 | tent only nonelectric | 68 ft | 437 ft | 888 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N02 | tent only nonelectric | 21 ft | 442 ft | 869 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N03 | tent only nonelectric | 21 ft | 446 ft | 871 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N04 | tent only nonelectric | 64 ft | 376 ft | 801 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N05 | tent only nonelectric | 96 ft | 328 ft | 778 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N06 | tent only nonelectric | 31 ft | 220 ft | 656 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N07 | tent only nonelectric | 34 ft | 260 ft | 686 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N08 | tent only nonelectric | 22 ft | 223 ft | 641 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N09 | tent only nonelectric | 22 ft | 244 ft | 657 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N10 | tent only nonelectric | 38 ft | 178 ft | 580 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N11 | tent only nonelectric | 38 ft | 210 ft | 617 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N12 | tent only nonelectric | 14 ft | 119 ft | 544 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N13 | tent only nonelectric | 14 ft | 126 ft | 556 ft | |||
| Outer Camp Loop | Tent N14 | tent only nonelectric | 35 ft | 160 ft | 589 ft | |||
| Resort Edge | Washoe House | cabin electric | 910 ft | 80 ft | 600 ft | $75–$187.50 | ||
| Short Inner Loop | RV 10 | rv electric | 30 amp | 38 ft | 251 ft | 746 ft | $32.50 | |
| Short Inner Loop | RV 11 | rv electric | 30 amp | 38 ft | 288 ft | 784 ft | $32.50 | |
| Short Inner Loop | RV 12 | rv electric | 30 amp | 40 ft | 264 ft | 769 ft | $32.50 | |
| Short Inner Loop | RV 13 | rv electric | 30 amp | 40 ft | 304 ft | 809 ft | $32.50 | |
| Short Inner Loop | RV 9 | rv electric | 30 amp | 52 ft | 341 ft | 811 ft | $32.50 | |
| South Loop 1 | Tent S01 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 27 ft | 193 ftMeeks Creek | 105 ft | ||
| South Loop 1 | Tent S02 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 27 ft | 195 ftMeeks Creek | 127 ft | ||
| South Loop 1 | Tent S03 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 38 ft | 224 ftMeeks Creek | 143 ft | ||
| South Loop 1 | Tent S04 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 38 ft | 251 ftMeeks Creek | 153 ft | ||
| South Loop 1 | Tent S05 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 42 ft | 305 ftMeeks Creek | 136 ft | ||
| South Loop 1 | Tent S06 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 42 ft | 326 ftMeeks Creek | 103 ft | ||
| South Loop 1 | Tent S07 | type not stated | 20 ft | 300 ftMeeks Creek | 61 ft | |||
| South Loop 1 | Tent S08 | type not stated | 20 ft | 274 ftMeeks Creek | 30 ft | |||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S09 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 41 ft | 381 ftMeeks Creek | 112 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S10 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 18 ft | 390 ftMeeks Creek | 133 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S11 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 18 ft | 408 ftMeeks Creek | 150 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S12 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 22 ft | 429 ftMeeks Creek | 168 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S13 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 22 ft | 447 ftMeeks Creek | 181 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S14 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 26 ft | 468 ftMeeks Creek | 199 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S15 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 41 ft | 507 ftMeeks Creek | 234 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S16 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 32 ft | 482 ftMeeks Creek | 211 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S17 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 30 ft | 506 ftMeeks Creek | 238 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S18 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 30 ft | 490 ftMeeks Creek | 226 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S19 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 30 ft | 426 ftMeeks Creek | 177 ft | ||
| South Loop 2 | Tent S20 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 30 ft | 397 ftMeeks Creek | 147 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S21 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 42 ft | 381 ft | 123 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S22 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 29 ft | 390 ft | 159 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S23 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 29 ft | 418 ft | 183 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S24 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 58 ft | 474 ft | 235 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S25 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 60 ft | 522 ft | 256 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S26 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 60 ft | 537 ft | 252 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S27 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 41 ft | 489 ft | 194 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S28 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 41 ft | 486 ft | 185 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S29 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 42 ft | 500 ft | 199 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S30 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 54 ft | 382 ft | 84 ft | ||
| South Loop 3 | Tent S31 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 54 ft | 348 ft | 48 ft | ||
| South Loop 4 | Tent S32 | type not stated | 20 ft | 226 ft | 90 ft | |||
| South Loop 4 | Tent S33 | type not stated | 20 ft | 194 ft | 119 ft | |||
| South Loop 4 | Tent S34 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 32 ft | 169 ft | 147 ft | ||
| South Loop 4 | Tent S35 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 32 ft | 148 ft | 179 ft | ||
| South Loop 4 | Tent S36 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 33 ft | 172 ft | 221 ft | ||
| South Loop 4 | Tent S37 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 33 ft | 202 ft | 189 ft | ||
| South Loop 4 | Tent S38 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 35 ft | 252 ft | 168 ft | ||
| South Loop 4 | Tent S39 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 30 ft | 269 ft | 168 ft | ||
| South Loop 4 | Tent S40 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | 30 ft | 279 ft | 140 ft |
25 of 99 listed
Getting there
the map and the coordinate · the agency’s directions · the phone number
Where it is
Kaspian CampgroundTahoe National Forest · 5.5 mi
William Kent CampgroundTahoe National Forest · 7.2 mi
Badgers Den at Camp Richardson ResortEldorado National Forest · 8.4 mi
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson ResortEldorado National Forest · 8.4 mi
RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson ResortEldorado National Forest · 8.4 mi
Fallen Leaf CampgroundEldorado National Forest · 8.7 miFrom 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.
The weather
the next four days · the thirty-year normal
Next four days, and the thirty-year normal
Forecast
NWS forecast for Tahoma, CA
Typical weather
Typical October night 33°F, day 59°F.
Coldest night of the open season: typical October night 33°F. Bring the bag rated for it.
Daily high and lowDays with 0.10 in or moreOutside the published season
A normal is the 1991-2020 average for the month, not a forecast: about half of all Julys are colder than the July line. The seven-day forecast above answers the other question.
The land, and who answers for it
what threatens it · who answers for it
Roadless country, and what’s coming for it
You’re camping on ground somebody wants. We track the threats and the comment deadlines.
Who answers for this land
Meeks Bay Resort is in California’s 3rd congressional district. Its representative, Kevin Kiley (I), votes on the laws that decide what happens to this land. Public-lands grade so far: F. See every public-lands vote →