Bailey Canyon Campground
There is a 14-day limit for occupying a campground, and pets on leashes are permitted.
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Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Six Rivers National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | $12 per night, $5 extra vehicles. Cash (exact change) or check, made out to USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 40.3397° N, 123.4007° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
37 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
38 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Trinity Outdoors ↗ | 36.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 55.1 mi |
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Bailey Canyon Campground - Six Rivers National Forest, CA
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miLakeside0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miLake Vista Trail1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miPickett Peak Trail2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miMad Ridge Trail ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.9 miVan Mad A1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
- 2.5 miDevils Backbone1.3 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
Mount Lassic Wilderness begins about 6.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.9 miMount Lassic Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 7,272 acres
- 13.5 miNorth Fork Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 8,158 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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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bailey Canyon Campground?
No. Bailey Canyon Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Bailey Canyon Campground?
$12 per night, $5 extra vehicles. Cash (exact change) or check, made out to USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
Source: Forest Service
Is Bailey Canyon Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Is there cell service at Bailey Canyon Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What if Bailey Canyon Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Fir Cove Campground (0.3 mi), Scott Flat Campground (5.2 mi, first-come), and Mad River Campground (5.6 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby