Open for camping. Reservations through Recreation.gov are available May 13 through September 15; walk-ins accepted year-round. Bear activity present; food storage in provided bear boxes is required.
National Forest System Roads
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Upper Ski Bowl Parking Restriction Order
There is a need to protect natural resources in the Panther Basin area, which is located on Mt. Shasta within the Mt. Shasta Ranger District. This Forest Order will restrict overnight parking at the Upper Ski Bowl parking lot due to a high concentration of recreational use which is causing…
About
Bailey Cove Campground sits on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, about 15 miles north of Redding off I-5. The campground has 7 sites total: 5 single sites ($28/night) and 2 double sites ($56/night). Each site is equipped with a tent pad, picnic table, raised fire ring, bear box, and paved parking spur. Brick pavers enhance accessibility throughout the facility. Flush toilets and potable water are available on site. The adjacent Bailey Cove boat ramp provides convenient lake access, making this a popular destination when lake levels are high. Boat rentals are available nearby. The 3-mile Bailey Cove Trail hugs the shoreline and is open to hikers and mountain bikers. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing opportunities with a variety of species. Osprey nests are commonly seen in the surrounding area. The nearby Lake Shasta Caverns offer daily tours, and Hirz Mountain Lookout provides panoramic views of Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen.
Directions
From I-5, take exit 695 (O'Brien/Shasta Caverns). Turn right at the end of the off-ramp. Continue along Shasta Caverns Road for 0.4 miles to the Bailey Cove junction on the right. Turn right and follow the road about 0.6 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 275-1587 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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