Bailey Cove
Bailey Cove is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.80167, -122.28194
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bailey Cove
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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 a
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pilot Travel Centers LLC · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 200 designated routes (183 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obrien | National forest camping area | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Holiday Harbor RV Campground | RV park | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Bailey Cove Cg-F | National forest campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Bailey Cove Campground | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Greens Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Greens Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.