About Bailey Cove
Number of accommodations: 6
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp
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Reviews (81)
What Guests Are Saying
Bailey Cove is a well-maintained and quiet campground with friendly hosts and spacious sites, making it ideal for a relaxing stay. The clean facilities, proximity to Lake Shasta, and nearby trailheads enhance the experience. However, some guests noted limitations like the lack of utilities and issues with the boat ramp access.
What Guests Are Saying
Bailey Cove is a well-maintained and quiet campground with friendly hosts and spacious sites, making it ideal for a relaxing stay. The clean facilities, proximity to Lake Shasta, and nearby trailheads enhance the experience. However, some guests noted limitations like the lack of utilities and issues with the boat ramp access.
Review Summary
Jerry P
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
Campground was very neat and quiet. But the host had the bathrooms locked, so NO flush toilets as promised. Smelly pit toilets only.
Anne C
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
There were no amenities, firewood, or potable water. Only porta potties. It was spacious, gorgeous and quiet at night, though noisy children road through on bikes until dark. There was loud road noise from 101. The lake was beautiful and there were great trails around it. It was expensive for having no amentities.
Anne C
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
There were no amenities, firewood, or potable water. Only porta potties. It was spacious, gorgeous and quiet at night, though noisy children road through on bikes until dark. There was loud road noise from 101. The lake was beautiful and there were great trails around it. It was expensive for having no amentities.
Winter S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
I love the peace, quiet and privacy of this campground, as well as the proximity to the lake! However, the bathrooms are out of order and the water spigots are non-potable, contrary to what the website states. The lack of flushing toilets and bathroom sinks to wash up could be ignored, but in my opinion, it is very important that the website is updated to reflect the non-potable water, so guests know that we need to bring all our own drinking and washing water, especially in this hot summer weather.
Winter S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
I love the peace, quiet and privacy of this campground, as well as the proximity to the lake! However, the bathrooms are out of order and the water spigots are non-potable, contrary to what the website states. The lack of flushing toilets and bathroom sinks to wash up could be ignored, but in my opinion, it is very important that the website is updated to reflect the non-potable water, so guests know that we need to bring all our own drinking and washing water, especially in this hot summer weather.
Rosanna H
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
We have camped at Bailey Cove many times in the past. Shasta Lake is absolutely beautiful and so full this year. We had a great time on the actual lake. The campground, however, was a horrible experience this trip. There are signs that there is no potable water, all of the bathrooms are closed at the campground and boat launch. They brought in a few port-o-potties that in 100 plus temps- smell horrendous when they are only changed once a week. Some of the BBQ hinges were broken and our bear boxes didn’t close or latch properly. We kept our food in our car since the ants were out of control and cleaned up right after each meal. We hope Bailey Cove gets some much needed money put back into it.
Rosanna H
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
We have camped at Bailey Cove many times in the past. Shasta Lake is absolutely beautiful and so full this year. We had a great time on the actual lake. The campground, however, was a horrible experience this trip. There are signs that there is no potable water, all of the bathrooms are closed at the campground and boat launch. They brought in a few port-o-potties that in 100 plus temps- smell horrendous when they are only changed once a week. Some of the BBQ hinges were broken and our bear boxes didn’t close or latch properly. We kept our food in our car since the ants were out of control and cleaned up right after each meal. We hope Bailey Cove gets some much needed money put back into it.
Glenn S
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
The location is near I-5, consequently there is freeway noise. Not the right place if you are looking for a quiet campground. The permanent restroom facilities are all closed. So there are porta-potties instead.
It’s convenient off the freeway and next to a boat ramp on Lake Shasta.
We probably would not stay there again.
Glenn S
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
The location is near I-5, consequently there is freeway noise. Not the right place if you are looking for a quiet campground. The permanent restroom facilities are all closed. So there are porta-potties instead.
It’s convenient off the freeway and next to a boat ramp on Lake Shasta.
We probably would not stay there again.
Gosia H
VerifiedJune 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE
We had the best time. Our only issue was that the water was bad. They had signs up that testing failed but still giving it a 5 stars as I’m sure it’s temporarily. Campsite 7 is by far the best out of all of them. Very secluded and private and HUGE! The water was amazing and it was so peaceful. Yes you can hear the road but not from the water and at night it calms down. The bit of road noise actually made me feel safe from the bears. Lol
Location Bailey Cove
Address:
Shasta Caverns/O Brien Exit Off I 5
Lakehead, CA, 96051
United States
Bailey Cove campground is located 15 miles north of Redding, CA. Take I-5 into O'Brien, CA. Exit Shasta Caverns Road to Bailey Cove entrance. (approximately 1 miles off I-5).
Bailey Cove Campground is located approximately 1 mile off I-5, which is accessible via Shasta Caverns Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.8017 / -122.282
Elevation: 446 feet
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: June 4, 2026
