Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California
Bailey Cove Campground is nestled in a forested area on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake.
The campground provides access to the 3-mile Bailey Cove Trail.
Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area know as the Grey Rocks.
Know before you arrive
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Official campground guide
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
Each of the 7 sites has a tent pad, picnic table, raised fire ring, bear boxes, and paved parking spur. Brick pavers have been used to provide added accessibility. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
There is a day use area adjoined to the campground and boat ramp, which provides parking and restrooms and pic-nic tables with bbq's and hiking trails.
The campground provides access to the 3-mile Bailey Cove Trail. This trail hugs the shoreline and is open to both hikers and mountain bikers.
Lake Shasta attracts anglers due to its wide variety of fish. Boaters can access the lake via the adjacent boat ramp, and boat rentals are available nearby.
Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.
Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance.
This area boasts abundant wildlife. Osprey nests are often seen in the area around Bailey Cove Campground.
Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area know as the Grey Rocks. Tours are given daily at this privately owned facility.
At an elevation of 3,500 feet, the nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area.
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
No live campsite inventory is published. Sites use an arrival-based, first-come procedure; dates selected in Kampilo are for trip planning only.
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 7, 2026 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 7, 2026 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 7, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 7, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 7, 2027 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 7, 2027 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 7, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2027 – May 7, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 7, 2028 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 7, 2028 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 7, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonJan 1, 2028 – May 7, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 8, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 10, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
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).