Meeks Bay Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- French Meadows Rv Dump Station · 16.6 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 26.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.0353, -120.1234
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Meeks Bay Campground is uniquely situated between the two California State Parks of Sugar Point Park and D.L. Bliss on the west shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. There is also easy access into Desolation Wilderness for excellent day hiking and backpacking. Standing BBQ ' s and fire rings at all sites please use fire areas provided at each campsite and do not build additional fire rings.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Meeks Bay Campground free?
No. Meeks Bay Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Meeks Bay Campground?
Meeks Bay Campground is located on Highway 89 approximately 10 miles south of Tahoe City and Eightmile north of Emerald Bay, on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
What are the rules at Meeks Bay Campground?
Maximum vehicle length is 20 feet. Maximum group size per site is 6 people and 1 vehicle; please park your vehicles in the designated camping spots only. Additional vehicles will be charged $5 per car. Pets are allowed on a leash in the campground area
Nearby
- Meeks Bay Resort0.2 mi
- KASPIAN CAMPGROUND5.7 mi
- Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area6.3 mi
- WILLIAM KENT CAMPGROUND7.4 mi
- Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort8.3 mi
- RV Village Campground at Camp Richardson Resort8.3 mi
- Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort8.3 mi
- FALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND8.6 mi
- French Meadows Rv Dump Station16.6 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water26.9 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
