Washoe Tribe receives Meeks Bay concession

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California celebrated its culture at the 31^st Washoe Pride arts festival last weekend even as it was reselected as the concessionaire for Meeks Bay Resort.

The concession includes government-owned facilities and improvements on the north and south sides of Meeks Creek, including the General Store and Visitor Center; north and south campgrounds; eight cabins, Lake Front Lodges; the Kehlet Mansion; Meeks Bay House and Studio; Snack Bar; beach rental building; and day-use area.

The tribe was notified by the U.S. Forest Service at the end of June that it would have the concession for the next 20 years with the option of extending the permit for another decade, should it survive the appeal period.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit announced selections have been made for the Granger-Thye announcements for concession special use permits for Meeks Bay, Zephyr Cove and Camp Richardson were sent out on July 21. The permits are still subject to a 45-day appeal period.

Since the open concessions were announced in September, the Forest Service received many applications. A Forest Service evaluation panel reviewed and evaluated each application prior to selection. The selections are subject to administrative appeal by those who submitted proposals pursuant to 36 CFR Part 214.

Advenco was selected as the concessionaire for Camp Richardson Resort. This concession includes government-owned facilities and improvements including the Beacon Bar and Grill; Camp Richardson Hotel; 38 cabins; The Beachside Inn; Richardson House; Badger’s Den, Eagle’s Nest, and RV Village campgrounds; General Store; roads and bike paths; and buoy mooring field.

The new special use permits will be effective Nov. 1.