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Meeks Bay Campground and Resort

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☎ 530-525-6946

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. Enjoy the sandy Meeks Bay beach, or rent a kayak or paddle board (via site)

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Meeks Bay Trailhead
Meeks Bay TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Meeks Creek is a western tributary of Lake Tahoe which has its source on Rubicon Lake, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) northeast of Phipps Peak in Desolation Wilderness, trends northwest through Stony Ridge Lake, Shadow Lake, Crag Lake, and Lake Genevieve 3.5 miles (5.6 km), continues northeast 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Meeks Bay on Lake Tahoe. At its mouth is the tiny town of Meeks Bay, in El Dorado County, Calif

0.6 km · ~7 min walkDirections ↗
Meeks Bay Beach
Meeks Bay BeachAttractions

Meeks Creek is a western tributary of Lake Tahoe which has its source on Rubicon Lake, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) northeast of Phipps Peak in Desolation Wilderness, trends northwest through Stony Ridge Lake, Shadow Lake, Crag Lake, and Lake Genevieve 3.5 miles (5.6 km), continues northeast 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Meeks Bay on Lake Tahoe. At its mouth is the tiny town of Meeks Bay, in El Dorado County, Calif

1.2 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Edwin L. Z'berg Natural PreserveParks & play2.6 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State ParkParks & play

Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is a state park in California in the United States. It occupies nearly two miles of the western shore of Lake Tahoe and a total of about 1,000 hectares of forested mountains in El Dorado County. Originally called Sugar Pine Point State Park, its name was changed in 2003 to honor Edwin L. Z'berg, a California state assemblyman who specialized in environmental l

5.9 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗
Rubicon Peak (2,798 m)
Rubicon Peak (2,798 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

7.6 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
Lighthouse TrailTrails & trailheads11.1 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
Eagle Falls
Eagle FallsWaterfalls

Eagle Lake is a backcountry lake in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, to the west of Lake Tahoe in the Desolation Wilderness. It can be reached by hiking west out of the Eagle Lake trailhead on HWY 89 at Emerald Bay State Park.

12.9 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Lester Beach
Lester BeachBeaches & swimming13 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
Lighthouse / Rubicon Trail
Lighthouse / Rubicon TrailTrails & trailheads

Rubicon (also called "Rubicon Bay") is a former settlement in El Dorado County, California, United States. It was located on Lake Tahoe 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Emerald Bay. A post office operated at Rubicon from 1901 to 1906 and from 1909 to 1913, located at the "northeast quarter of Section 4 of Township 13 North, Range 17 East" (of the Mount Diablo meridian). It sat 1/16th (330 feet) north

13.1 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
Rubicon Point Light
Rubicon Point LightAttractions

The Rubicon Point Light is a small lighthouse on Lake Tahoe in California.

13.1 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
Knee Ridge (2,565 m)Summits & peaks34.9 km · ~139 min driveDirections ↗

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Can I bring an RV or caravan to Meeks Bay Campground and Resort?

Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.

Can I pitch a tent at Meeks Bay Campground and Resort?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Who runs Meeks Bay Campground and Resort?

Meeks Bay Campground and Resort is operated by U.S. Forest Service.

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