Bailey Canyon Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageBailey Canyon Campground
Pristine campground on the shores of Ruth Lake. Mixed conifer forest with some understory. 4 campsites along waterfront, others are in the shade of tall oaks, ponderosa and douglas fir trees. There is a 14-day limit for occupying a campground, and pets on leashes are permitted. Picnic tables, fire rings, water spigots, trash and recycling service.
Before you go
Season
5/20/2024 – 9/29/2024
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$12 per night, $5 extra vehicles. Cash (exact change) or check, made out to USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
Hours
Open during the summer season only. Open May 20th, 2024 through September 29th, 2024. Closed during winter months.
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