Hirz Bay Group 2
Hirz Bay Group 2 Campground sits along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, shaded by a forest of oak and Manzanita. The facility offers a variety of recreational activities, including a nearby boat ramp for water sports and a hiking trail.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | 80 / 20 |
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 | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| 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). |
The campground is ideal for groups of up to 80 people. The camp offers 9 picnic tables, a large pedestal grill, a large open fire ring, 2 fireplaces with grates and 2 water hydrants. Vault toilets and bear-proof food storage lockers are also provided. The parking area contains 23 paved spaces and is separate from the camping area.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
250 miles north of San Francisco. Take I-5 through Sacramento and Redding. Go 25 miles north of Redding and cross Shasta Lake. Remain on I-5 to Gilman Road (From the north, take Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road). Take Gilman Road east 11 miles to the entrance of Hirz Bay on the right.
| 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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Explore
Worth a stop
Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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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 Hirz Bay boat launch is a 1/2 mile from the campground. Hikers can also access the 2-mile Hirz Bay Trail near the campground. 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hirz Bay Group 2?
Sites at Hirz Bay Group 2 are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hirz Bay Group 2?
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 Group 2?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hirz Bay Group 2 have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hirz Bay Group 2?
The longest site here provides 40 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 pets allowed at Hirz Bay Group 2?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hirz Bay Group 2. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Hirz Bay Group 2?
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 Group 2?
The Hirz Bay boat launch is a 1/2 mile from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hirz Bay Group 2?
Lakehead, California. Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks.
Source: Getting there
What if Hirz Bay Group 2 is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hirz Bay (under 0.1 mi), Hirz Bay Group 1 (under 0.1 mi), and Dekkas Rock (1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby