R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters
R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in West Virginia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.60694, -81.77806
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters
Overview Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains. Recreation The lake is best known for boating and fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass and channel catfish. Hunting enthusiasts can hunt small game such as rabbits and turkey in-season. Head to the Visitor Center for interesting exhibits, educational programs and tours of the dam and intake structure. There's also an impressive observation deck with viewing telescopes. Facilities Each shelter has a playground, flush toilets, drinking water and plenty of grassy space for sports. All three are near excellent shore fishing areas as well. Big Branch Shelter Big Branch is close to the headwaters of the lake. It has the most space of the three shelters, with substantial room for extra cars and enough tables to seat 100 guests. Horseshoe pits, basketball and volleyball courts, and the largest, newest playground can be found here. The site is equipped with two grills and electric hookups. Guyandotte Point Day Use Shelter Guyandotte Point sits at the lake's headwaters, just a quarter mile past the Big Branch Recreation Area. This is the best location for those who plan to go boating, as it's the only location with a boat ramp. Electric hookups and a large charcoal grill are onsite. Visitor Center Day Use Shelter The Visitor Center Shelter is nearly 400 feet above the dam, offering spectacular views of the glistening lak
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Marathon Gas · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyandotte Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Twin Hollow Campground | RV park | 5.8 mi | — | — |
| Hatfield’s Hideout Riverfront Cabins and Campground | Private campground | 22 mi | — | — |
| Chief Logan State Park Campground | RV park | 24 mi | — | — |
| Burning Rock Campground | Private campground | 27 mi | — | — |
| Ashland Resort | Private campground | 28 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.