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Bailey Canyon Campground
4 mi northwest of Ruth, CA · Verizon 4G
Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
May–Jun & Sep–Octbest months
About Bailey Canyon Campground
There is a 14-day limit for occupying a campground, and pets on leashes are permitted.
- Fees: $12 per night, $5 extra vehicles. Cash (exact change) or check, made out to USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
- Season: 5/20/2024 – 9/29/2024
- Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi northwest of Ruth, CA · 40.33972, -123.40067
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
47°33°Jan
51°32°Feb
56°34°Mar
62°36°Apr
70°41°May
80°46°Jun
89°53°Jul
89°52°Aug
83°50°Sep
69°42°Oct
54°36°Nov
46°32°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Feb and Dec.
See Bailey Canyon Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Pickett Peak Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Lake Vista Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Pickett Peak | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Horse Ridge (Fa23) | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 19.3 mi |
| Devils Backbone | Hiking | 2.6 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Fir Cove Campground 0.3 mi
- Pickett Peak Campground 1.7 mi
- Fern Campground 3.2 mi
- Forest Glen Guard Station 5 mi
- Hell Gate Campground 5.3 mi
- Scott Flat Campground 5.4 mi