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Recreation Region: Shasta Lake

Bailey Cove Campground

Bailey Cove is a beautiful forested campground. Due to the nearby boatramp, this facility is very popular when the ramp is in the water (full to 50' down). In addition to the boat ramp, there is also a day use area and hiking trail nearby. The boat ramp facility is very busy early in the season when the lake level is at its highest.

Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, raised fire ring, bear boxes, and paved parking spur. Brick pavers have been used to provide added accessibility.

Reservations

Reservation season is May 13 - September 15 through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Interagency Recreation Passes: Holders of Senior and Access Passports are entitled to a 50% discount.
For more information on these passes, please go to Interagency Recreation Passes website or visit 
any of the Shasta-Trinity offices.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $28/night.
Double Site: $56/night.
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

$28 - single site (1 vehicle and 8 people)
$56 - double site (2 vehicles and 12 people)
Additional vehicles, if space allows, will be charged $12 per night.

Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet in developed recreation areas and on interpretive trails, and should be under control at all times. 

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.80030183

Longitude: -122.3191469

Directions

Located 19 miles north of Redding. From I-5, take exit 695 OBrien/Shasta Caverns exit. Turn right at end of off ramp. Continue along Shasta Caverns road for four tenths of a mile to the Bailey Cove junction on the right side of the road. Turn right and follow road about six tenths of a mile to the campground on the right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

9 picnic tables are available

Other Amenities

  • Boat ramp: 2 Lanes Available to 54' Drawdown

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated March 29th, 2025