R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters
R.D. Bailey Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: JUSTICE, WV, WV
Price: From $50 per night
Price range: $50–$60 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains.R. Bailey Lake Group Shelters are on the Guyandotte River in West Virginia, about three miles east of the town of Justice.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rd-bailey-lake-group-shelters to be notified when sites open up.
R.D. Bailey Lake offers three scenic day-use picnic shelters with excellent boating and fishing opportunities for largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass and channel catfish. Campers praise the beautiful riverside setting, level sites, friendly atmosphere, and abundant fishing and swimming holes.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Eastern Copperhead, and Northern Ringneck Snake present in the area. Also expect White-tailed Deer, Striped Skunk, Virginia Opossum, and Eastern Fence Lizard.
Insider tips for R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking Visit the Visitor Center for dam tours and educational programs
Skip R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters if: You need water or sewer hookups - only electric hookups available on select sites. You plan to camp outside May-October seasonal window. You require hookups at your site - most sites have no hookups.
Best time to visit R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Guyandotte Campground (Justice, WV), Fishtrap Lake Shelters (SHELBIANA, KY), John W. Flannagan Day Use (HAYSI, VA), Lower Twin Campground (Va) (Haysi, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters
Cell signal at R.D. Bailey Lake Group Shelters (JUSTICE, WV): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Choose from three day-use picnic shelters at R.D. Bailey Lake, a scenic reservoir with views of the surrounding tree-topped mountains.R. Bailey Lake Group Shelters are on the Guyandotte River in West Virginia, about three miles east of the town of Justice.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Only select sites have electric hookups; verify hookup availability when booking
Visit the Visitor Center for dam tours and educational programs
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Big Branch From Charleston: Take U.S. Route 119 south to Logan, then take state Route 10, then State Route 80 to Gilbert. Turn left at the 3-way stop in Gilbert onto U.S. Route 52 South and travel approximately seven miles and turn left onto State Route 97. Travel Approximately two miles and turn left onto Coal Mountain Road(6/2). Take the Second Left to get to Guyandotte Point. Guyandotte Point From Charleston: Take U.S. Route 119 south to Logan, then take state Route 10, then State Route 80 to
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — R.D. Bailey Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at R.D. Bailey Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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