Bailey Cove Campground is located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. Campground visitors appreciate the proximity of a boat ramp and the recreation available on the lake. Waterskiing, wakeboarding, boating, and fishing are popular. The launch ramp is only in use when lake levels are no more than 50 feet below maximum capacity.
Bailey Cove Campground has 7 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Two of the campsites are doubles. The campground is set in a forested area above the lake. Freeway noise can be heard.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Exit 695 off Interstate 5 to Shasta Caverns Rd., 19 miles north of Redding |
| Elevation: | 1,100 feet |
| Nearby Cities: | 19 miles north of Redding |
| Number of Sites: | 7 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children), max. 3 tents |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($7 per night fee for additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center: | (530) 275-1589 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available: | Reservations are available for camping dates from May though September, otherwise sites are first come, first served. Some sites are always available first-come, first-served. |
| Reservation Window: | Reservations can be made from 4 days to 6 months in advance. |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $25 per night for single site, $50 for double Plus $10 reservation fee |
| Reservations: | Bailey Cove Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, Noon |
| Bailey Cove Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | Adjoining day-use area, Shasta Lake for boating, fishing, waterskiing; 3-mile Bailey Cove Trail for hikers and mountain bikers, launch ramp (fee), cycling, Shasta Cavern
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Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
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Bailey Cove Campground
Shasta Lake is one of the most popular recreation lakes in the state. Campers at Bailey Cove Campground find easy acccess to all the attractions of the lake.
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