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Bailey Cove

6 mi north of Mountain Gate, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Apr–May & Octbest months

About Bailey Cove

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. 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. 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…

  • Fees: If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later…
  • Managed by: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, FS
  • Where: 6 mi north of Mountain Gate, CA · 40.80167, -122.28194

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingBikingWildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

54°
37°Jan
58°
39°Feb
63°
41°Mar
69°
45°Apr
79°
51°May
88°
59°Jun
96°
64°Jul
95°
62°Aug
90°
57°Sep
77°
49°Oct
61°
42°Nov
53°
36°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Bailey CoveHorse1.1 mi2.9 mi
Lake View Bone YardATV road1.1 mi0.1 mi
Shasta Caverns Parking LotATV road1.1 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural

The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.

Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 19.3 mi
Propane: 11.5 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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