Bailey Cove
- 9
- sites
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 12 h ago
Is Bailey Cove open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Bailey Cove, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 9 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,456 ft
- Near LakeheadShasta Lake Ranger District · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
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.
- Bailey Cove Cg-FCamping2 mi
- Green'S Creek Cg-FCamping2.2 mi
- Top of the Hill TrailHiking2.4 mi
- Ski Island Cg-FCamping3.1 mi
Waters Gulch TrailHikingPhoto: AB87, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.1 mi- Overlook TrailHikingPhoto: AB87, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)3.4 mi
- Hirz BaySaltwater fishing4.7 mi
Dekkas RockSaltwater fishingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain5.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Hirz BayCamping · ~8 min drive
- Hirz Bay Cabin RentalHut camping · ~8 min drive
- Moore CreekCamping · ~11 min drive
- Hirz Mt LookoutHut camping · ~12 min drive
- Hirz Bay Group 1Camping · ~8 min drive
- Dekkas RockCamping · ~10 min drive
- ObrienCamping · ~2 min drive
- Holiday Harbor RV CampgroundCamping · ~3 min drive
- Bailey Cove Cg-FCamping · ~3 min drive
- Greens Creek CampgroundCamping · ~3 min drive
Best time to visit Bailey Cove
Best months: April–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
55° / 40°
14 wet
Feb
59° / 42°
13 wet
Mar
63° / 44°
13 wet
Apr
70° / 48°
10 wet
May
79° / 55°
8 wet
Jun
88° / 63°
3 wet
Jul
97° / 69°
1 wet
Aug
96° / 68°
1 wet
Sep
90° / 63°
2 wet
Oct
78° / 55°
5 wet
Nov
62° / 46°
10 wet
Dec
54° / 41°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shasta Dam, CA, 9.3 mi away at 1,075 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Closures we've recorded since August 2026
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 4, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service
Bailey Cove
9 sites for RV and tent camping
