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Recreation Region: Shasta Lake

Bailey Cove Day Use Area

The Bailey Cove Day Use and Picnic area is located on the McCloud River Arm of Shasta Lake and has easy access on and off Interstate 5. To get there take the O'Brien/Shasta Caverns exit off Interstate 5, follow Shasta Caverns road for one mile to the Bailey Cove facility. This picnic area is part of the Bailey Cove recreation complex which includes the Bailey Cove campground and the Bailey Cove boat ramp.

General Information

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

Day Use: $12/Vechicle/Day; Please be prepared to pay with CASH.

$12/Day use fee

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.7996912

Longitude: -122.3156703

Directions

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 day use area on the left in the upper parking lot.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 29th, 2025