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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

Current season
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%
16
2
14.0%
13
1
16.1%
15

Madeline C

Verified

June 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

Host (Brian I believe?) was friendly, informative and available to questions. Site was clean, shady and felt private. Super quiet. Lake was beautiful and the trail was great. We stayed so we didn't have to drive to Shasta caverns (also a great experience) and this site was not only close and convenient, but very pleasant. Only thing: site 4's bear box did not work at our time of stay. We only stayed one night so we just put our stuff in the car, not a big deal. Bathrooms were clean with running water and TP, no dishwashing station but I feel that's normal and people should be more prepared and pack their dishes to go. Had a nice stay.

Allen H

Verified

July 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

Nice campground. Stayed 2 nights. Clean and quiet. Close to Shasta Caverns, if you haven't seen, worth the time.

Allen H

Verified

July 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

Nice campground. Stayed 2 nights. Clean and quiet. Close to Shasta Caverns, if you haven't seen, worth the time.

Jolene B

Verified

July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

This is a very nice campground. I took the grandkids and our spot was great. Lots of grass and privacy, and also easily accessible to bathrooms and showers. The beach is a short walk or drive away. We drove down to the end by the lighthouse and spent some really fun time on the beach. It was windy, but still a blast that day. The lighthouse docents were also really friendly. Great stay overall.

Jolene B

Verified

July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

This is a very nice campground. I took the grandkids and our spot was great. Lots of grass and privacy, and also easily accessible to bathrooms and showers. The beach is a short walk or drive away. We drove down to the end by the lighthouse and spent some really fun time on the beach. It was windy, but still a blast that day. The lighthouse docents were also really friendly. Great stay overall.

Rebecca L

Verified

July 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

Enjoyed our stay. Clean and easy to back in. Close to lake for swimming

Rebecca L

Verified

July 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

Enjoyed our stay. Clean and easy to back in. Close to lake for swimming

Laura J

Verified

May 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

4

We were pleasantly surprised that there was water and flushing toilets available.... You need to update the website!!!! We just used the site as a break from our drive from Santa Cruz to Eugene Oregon. It's nothing extra special and you can hear the highway, but overall it was very clean and, as I said, there is water!!!

Laura J

Verified

May 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

4

We were pleasantly surprised that there was water and flushing toilets available.... You need to update the website!!!! We just used the site as a break from our drive from Santa Cruz to Eugene Oregon. It's nothing extra special and you can hear the highway, but overall it was very clean and, as I said, there is water!!!

Peter R

Verified

September 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

1

My large red plastic gas can with 25% fuel was stolen by somebody driving in or out my first morning!!

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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