Meeks Bay Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Overnight Use:. Meeks Bay Campground is a National Forest campground near Tahoma, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Tahoma, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Overnight Use:

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,239 ft

39.0353, -120.1234 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Meeks Bay Campground?

No. Meeks Bay Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Meeks Bay Campground?

Camping at Meeks Bay Campground costs Overnight Use:.

Is there drinking water at Meeks Bay Campground?

Yes, Meeks Bay Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Meeks Bay Campground?

Meeks Bay Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Meeks Bay Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Meeks Bay Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 0.5 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 5.6 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 9.4 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 10 miles), and Kings Beach (swimming hole, 15 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.