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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

Bradley B

Verified

June 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

Love this campground, for me it's the perfect place to stop after a long day on the 5.

Cheryl M

Verified

May 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

1

Noisy and no lake access. Tried to shore fish NO WAY.. Extremely dangerous and steep. You can hear the freeway all night long and truckers J brakes . Old campsites lots of berry and poison oak around.

Cheryl M

Verified

May 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

1

Noisy and no lake access. Tried to shore fish NO WAY.. Extremely dangerous and steep. You can hear the freeway all night long and truckers J brakes . Old campsites lots of berry and poison oak around.

Akshay G

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

4

Campsite #007 is a good campsite location for a large group with 2 picnic tables and tent pads. Restroom and drinking water are nearby. Downside about campsite, it's really close to I-5 so you can hear vehicles passing by at night and can bother you if you are a light sleeper. Be prepared for honey bees and bugs.
Overall, it is a good campsite !

Akshay G

Verified

September 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

4

Campsite #007 is a good campsite location for a large group with 2 picnic tables and tent pads. Restroom and drinking water are nearby. Downside about campsite, it's really close to I-5 so you can hear vehicles passing by at night and can bother you if you are a light sleeper. Be prepared for honey bees and bugs.
Overall, it is a good campsite !

Donna I

Verified

August 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

We stayed in site 3 one night and site 7 the following night, you would think the move would be an undesirable moment but in all honesty it was not that bad. A bit cooler and private in August in site 7, a deep lot and narrow site also closer to bathroom amenities. Water is also nearby. Site 3 is open and wide spaced, it was unclear where site 2 ended or site 3 started, a few big boulders separating the two sites, everyone drives by and collects water in front of site 3. Both had large concrete pads to park rv, cars, trailers etc. both sites had huge picnic wood tables, kinda filthy and splintery but hey, it’s a table, we covered ours if needed. Both sites were clean and garbage service attendants were very nice and friendly. Never saw camp host, but saw the sweet set up as we drove in.
As of aug 2020 the water is no where near the camp site, we just drive down to water hole that is quite muddy but still refreshing. No boat ramp here this time, maybe a canoe or kayak,?

Donna I

Verified

August 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

We stayed in site 3 one night and site 7 the following night, you would think the move would be an undesirable moment but in all honesty it was not that bad. A bit cooler and private in August in site 7, a deep lot and narrow site also closer to bathroom amenities. Water is also nearby. Site 3 is open and wide spaced, it was unclear where site 2 ended or site 3 started, a few big boulders separating the two sites, everyone drives by and collects water in front of site 3. Both had large concrete pads to park rv, cars, trailers etc. both sites had huge picnic wood tables, kinda filthy and splintery but hey, it’s a table, we covered ours if needed. Both sites were clean and garbage service attendants were very nice and friendly. Never saw camp host, but saw the sweet set up as we drove in.
As of aug 2020 the water is no where near the camp site, we just drive down to water hole that is quite muddy but still refreshing. No boat ramp here this time, maybe a canoe or kayak,?

Bradley B

Verified

July 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

I really like this campground. There are only seven or so campsites, so it's pretty quiet and the spots are spaced apart from one another. The scenery was beautiful.

Bradley B

Verified

July 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

5

I really like this campground. There are only seven or so campsites, so it's pretty quiet and the spots are spaced apart from one another. The scenery was beautiful.

Todd S

Verified

January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA BAILEY COVE

4

The camp ground was nice and the swimming area worked for cooling off. The one drawback is the access road which was steep, narrow, and twisty, someone without alot of experiance pulling trailers should avoid this campground.

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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