Can you reserve a site at Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp?

No. Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

1,090 ft
Elevation

Located on the lower McCloud River Arm in the Bailey Cove facilities area. There are two launching lanes available until the lake level drops to 50 feet. Picnicking, restrooms, fee. (Not recommended on summer weekends due to excessive congestion. Consider using Packers Bay.) Adjoining facilities include a campground, trail and day use area. A short distance from this facility is the Holiday Harbor Marina, Lakeview Marina and Shasta Caverns. There is a camp host at this facility during the summer months.

Getting there

From I 5, take exit 695 OBrien/Shasta Caverns exit. Turn right at end of off ramp. Continue along Shasta Caverns road for four tenths of a mile to the Bailey Cove junction on the right side of the road. Turn right and follow road about six tenths of a mile to the ramp parking located on the right of the facility.

40.79880, -122.31570 · 40°47'55.7"N 122°18'56.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	55	59	63	70	79	88	97	96	90	78	62	54
Low °F	41	42	44	48	55	63	69	68	63	55	46	41
Precip in	10.5	11.4	9.2	4.6	2.9	1.5	0.1	0.2	0.5	3.4	6.6	12.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp

Can you reserve a site at Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp?: No. Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Bailey Cove Public Boat Ramp

Bailey Cove 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Salt Creek Dispersed Area (CA) 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Nelson Point 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mariners Point Group Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Bay 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Bay Group 1 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Bay Group 2 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beehive Dispersed Area (CA) 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bailey Cove Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Packers Bay Public Boat Ramp 2.1 mi · Facility
Greens Creek Boat-In Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp 5.5 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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