Hirz Cabin
Hirz Cabin 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
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirz Cabin | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 2 | Yes | Preferred |
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 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| 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). |
Hirz cabin has all the typical amenities needed for cooking and cleaning. There is a full kitchen and laundry facility. The cabin has 3 bedrooms ( 2 upstairs and 1 downstairs) and 2 Bathrooms. Hirz Cabin is currently non-electric. There are beds but no bedding. The two queen beds and two twin beds will sleep six people. There is plenty of room for inflatable mattresses on the main floor of the cabin. There is a dining room table with four chairs, a sofa and a large deck for your lawn chairs. The parking area will accommodate one boat with tow vehicle and four cars.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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 | Redding, California |
| Coordinates | 40.8741° N, 122.2356° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
24 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
37 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
38 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 ↗ | 16.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 21.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.2 mi |
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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.
- under 0.1 miDekkas Rock Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 1.2 miHirz Bay Public Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 2.6 mi
- 14.3 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miHirz Bay1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miDekkas2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miSamwell Cave0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 5 miCurl Ridge Jeep Trail ↗19.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
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 one 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 two-mile Hirz Bay Trail from the campground.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hirz Cabin?
Sites at Hirz Cabin 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 Cabin?
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 Cabin?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hirz Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hirz Cabin?
The longest site here provides 25 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 Cabin?
There is a full kitchen and laundry facility.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hirz Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hirz Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hirz Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Hirz Cabin?
The nearest boat launch is about one mile away at Hirz Bay. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Hirz Cabin?
Redding, 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 Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dekkas Rock (0.1 mi), Hirz Bay (1 mi), and Hirz Bay Group 1 (1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby