Hirz Bay
Hirz Bay Campground is nestled among Manzanita and oak trees on a hilltop overlooking the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake. The scenic location offers a variety of recreational activities, including a nearby boat ramp for water sports and a hiking trail.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 47 |
| Host/management | 5 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
47 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 005 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 008 | Back-in | 32 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |
| 010 | Pull-through | 40 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 011 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 012 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 1 | ||
| 013 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 014 | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 | |
| 015 | Back-in | 38 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | |
| 016 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| 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 than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s). |
Each campsite contains a paved parking spur, a table, a bear-proof food locker and one fire ring. This campground has a pay phone, drinking water, flush toilets and an overflow parking area.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | April 1 to Sept. 30 |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Booking | Facility is available by reservation only, through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ www. recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 |
| Fees | Fee: $150/Day. Facility can accommodate up to 120 people. |
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Getting there
From Redding, CA, remain on I-5 to Gilman Road. (From the north, take Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road). Take Gilman Road east for 11 miles to entrance of Hirz Bay.
| Nearest town | Lakehead, California |
| Coordinates | 40.8667° N, 122.2531° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
23 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
36 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
37 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 15.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 20.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.2 mi |
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Hirz Bay Campground, Lake Shasta, California Campsite Photos
Worth a stop
Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area know as the Grey Rocks. Tours are given daily at this privately owned facility. The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area at an elevation of 3,500 feet.
- 0.2 miHirz Bay Public Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 1 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 1.6 mi
- 13.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miHirz Bay1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miDekkas2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miSamwell Cave0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- inShasta-Trinity National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,715,499 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance.
Recreation
The nearest boat launch is about 1 mile away at Hirz Bay. Resorts on the lake have watercraft rentals and marinas with fuel. Popular water activities include power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass. Hikers can access the 2-mile Hirz Bay Trail from the campground.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hirz Bay?
Sites at Hirz Bay are reservable on Recreation.gov. Facility is available by reservation only, through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ www. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hirz Bay?
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 than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s).
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hirz Bay?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Hirz Bay open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season April 1 to Sept. 30.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Hirz Bay have?
52 sites, including 47 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hirz Bay?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Hirz Bay?
This campground has a pay phone, drinking water, flush toilets and an overflow parking area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hirz Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hirz Bay. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Hirz Bay?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Hirz Bay?
The nearest boat launch is about 1 mile away at Hirz Bay. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hirz Bay?
Lakehead, California. Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area know as the Grey Rocks.
Source: Getting there
What if Hirz Bay is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hirz Bay Group 1 (under 0.1 mi), Hirz Bay Group 2 (under 0.1 mi), and Dekkas Rock (1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby