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BAILEY COVE

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

6 total sites

About 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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Sep 10 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

6 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (93)

What Guests Are Saying

Bailey Cove campground offers a clean and well-maintained experience, with friendly hosts and convenient access to Lake Shasta and nearby attractions. Campsites are spacious, providing some privacy and shade, although proximity to the highway can lead to minor noise disturbances. While some reviews mention overgrown areas and issues with water levels, overall, visitors appreciate the cleanliness and quiet atmosphere, making it a pleasant camping destination.

Review Summary

3.4
93 reviews
5
31.2%
29
4
21.5%
20
3
17.2%
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2
14.0%
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15

Leann W

Verified

August 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

A small camp ground on an hillside and close to hwy 5. It has flash toilets and very clean. It was very hot during the day this summer (109F) but as the sun went down, the temperature dropped to 70s which is perfect for camping.

Corey M

Verified

September 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

4

The campground itself was beautiful. Bathrooms were super clean. The camp host was very friendly. We were in site 7. It was huge and we ended having two tents and hosting all of our family for meals. It was shaded in the afternoon but late morning we were in the sun and it was hot. I wouldn’t recommend site 7 if you have small children. It is right on a cliff.

My biggest and only complaint is that you literally hear the highway the whole time. You are right off the highway. We didn’t notice it so much while we were awake and socializing but I had to take Benadryl to sleep at night. It was so loud.

Emily T

Verified

September 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

2

I really wanted to enjoy Bailey Cove. The campsite was quite small and surrounded by poison oak. That wasn't as bad a being able to see and hear the freeway right above us. The camp host was great and stopped by to see if we needed anything. The toilets were clean. Some neighbors had their dogs of leash which upset out leashed dogs to the point I had to put them in the motorhome. I don't think we'll return again.

Location & Directions for Bailey Cove

Shasta Caverns/O Brien Exit Off I 5, Lakehead, CA 96051 United States

Elevation: 446 ft

Getting There

Bailey Cove campground is located 15 mi north of Redding, CA. Take I-5 into O'Brien, CA. Exit Shasta Caverns Road to Bailey Cove entrance. (approximately 1 mi off I-5).

Nearest town

Lakehead, CA - 12 mi

About 23 min to downtown

Highway access

Bailey Cove Campground is located approximately 1 mile off I-5, which is accessible via Shasta Caverns Road.

Nearby National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Northwest Entrance Station

Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (87 min)

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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