Bailey Cove
Bailey Cove Campground is nestled in a forested area on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The site is a popular destination due to its convenient access from I-5 and the adjacent public boat ramp. The area surrounding the campground offers an abundance of recreational and sightseeing opportunities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
7 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 45 | Paved | 8 / 1 | |
| 002 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 |
| 003 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 12 / 2 |
| 004 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 |
| 005 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 |
| 006 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 |
| 007 | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | 12 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s). |
Each of the 7 sites has a tent pad, picnic table, raised fire ring, bear boxes, and paved parking spur. Brick pavers have been used to provide added accessibility. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. There is a day use area adjoined to the campground and boat ramp, which provides parking and restrooms and pic-nic tables with bbq's and hiking trails.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Booking | Reservation season is May 13 - September 15 through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Fees | $28 - single site (1 vehicle and 8 people) $56 - double site (2 vehicles and 12 people) Additional vehicles, if space allows, will be charged $12 per night. |
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Getting there
Bailey Cove campground is located 15 miles north of Redding, CA. Take I-5 into O'Brien, CA. Exit Shasta Caverns Road to Bailey Cove entrance. (approximately 1 mile off I-5).
| Nearest town | Lakehead, California |
| Coordinates | 40.8017° N, 122.2819° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
34 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
35 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 10.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 15.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.3 mi |
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Bailey Cove at Shasta Lake! It’s great to see it almost full!
Worth a stop
Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area know as the Grey Rocks. Tours are given daily at this privately owned facility. At an elevation of 3,500 feet, the nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area.
- 1.8 miBailey Cove Public Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 1.8 mi
- 5.6 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 9.1 mi
Trails nearby
- 1.8 miBailey Cove2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miWaters Gulch2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miPackers Overlook0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miEast Packers0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miPackers Fish Loop0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.8 miHirz Bay1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- inShasta-Trinity National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,715,499 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance. This area boasts abundant wildlife. Osprey nests are often seen in the area around Bailey Cove Campground.
Recreation
The campground provides access to the 3-mile Bailey Cove Trail. This trail hugs the shoreline and is open to both hikers and mountain bikers. Lake Shasta attracts anglers due to its wide variety of fish. Boaters can access the lake via the adjacent boat ramp, and boat rentals are available nearby.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bailey Cove?
Sites at Bailey Cove are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservation season is May 13 - September 15 through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Bailey Cove?
If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s).
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Bailey Cove?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Bailey Cove open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Bailey Cove have?
9 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Bailey Cove?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Bailey Cove?
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Bailey Cove?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bailey Cove. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Bailey Cove?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Bailey Cove?
The campground provides access to the 3-mile Bailey Cove Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Bailey Cove?
Lakehead, California. Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area know as the Grey Rocks.
Source: Getting there
What if Bailey Cove is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mariners Point Group Campground (3.7 mi), Nelson Point (4.6 mi), and Hirz Bay (4.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby