About Hirz Bay
Number of accommodations: 33
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Boating
Hiking
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Water Access
- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp
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Reviews (78)
What Guests Are Saying
Hirz Bay campground offers clean facilities, spacious campsites, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for relaxation and nature enjoyment. Many visitors appreciate the scenic views, proximity to the lake, and well-maintained restrooms. However, some concerns include the presence of poison oak, occasional bear activity, and noise from non-campers during quiet hours.
What Guests Are Saying
Hirz Bay campground offers clean facilities, spacious campsites, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for relaxation and nature enjoyment. Many visitors appreciate the scenic views, proximity to the lake, and well-maintained restrooms. However, some concerns include the presence of poison oak, occasional bear activity, and noise from non-campers during quiet hours.
Review Summary
Shannan R
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
This was such a beautiful campsite! It comes with two concrete tables on a concrete slab, a fire pit, and a barbecue. It is partially shaded. It does not have enough trees for a hammock or a dog line, but we made do with our dogs. It has plenty of space for 3 large tents, and probably could have fit 4. Our tents sleep 6-8 people. It is close to 2 garbage cans, the water spout and quick access to 3 separate bathrooms. The trailhead is directly across the road from the campsite. The access to the water is a short drive Toward the Hirtz bay group sites. There is no camp host. The bathrooms are maintained daily except for on holidays. We were there during independence day weekend. There were only a couple fireworks on the lake that we could hear. If you need a store, you can drive north on interstate 5 toward the town of Lakehead. There's a small store and gas stations there. Or you can drive south on 5 toward Shasta Lake or Redding.
Shannan R
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
This was such a beautiful campsite! It comes with two concrete tables on a concrete slab, a fire pit, and a barbecue. It is partially shaded. It does not have enough trees for a hammock or a dog line, but we made do with our dogs. It has plenty of space for 3 large tents, and probably could have fit 4. Our tents sleep 6-8 people. It is close to 2 garbage cans, the water spout and quick access to 3 separate bathrooms. The trailhead is directly across the road from the campsite. The access to the water is a short drive Toward the Hirtz bay group sites. There is no camp host. The bathrooms are maintained daily except for on holidays. We were there during independence day weekend. There were only a couple fireworks on the lake that we could hear. If you need a store, you can drive north on interstate 5 toward the town of Lakehead. There's a small store and gas stations there. Or you can drive south on 5 toward Shasta Lake or Redding.
Sami S
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
Site is tiny and blackberry bushes surround the paved area where a trailer or car is parked. We couldn’t even step out of our trailer comfortably due to the overgrown blackberry bushes. The “patio” area was small and in the sun. We ended up taking a friends spot who didn’t show up. Try site 22, that’s a great site.
Sami S
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
Site is tiny and blackberry bushes surround the paved area where a trailer or car is parked. We couldn’t even step out of our trailer comfortably due to the overgrown blackberry bushes. The “patio” area was small and in the sun. We ended up taking a friends spot who didn’t show up. Try site 22, that’s a great site.
Diane F
VerifiedMay 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
This is our favorite spot in the whole campground, and we come every year for a family camping trip.
Diane F
VerifiedMay 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
This is our favorite spot in the whole campground, and we come every year for a family camping trip.
Rebecca C
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
This is a favorite amongst our family and friends. The women’s rest rooms tho- the feminine waste container was over flowing And gross- not addressed during garbage pick up times
Please let your lands keeper/ evs person know to empty this regularly.
Thank you
Rebecca C
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
This is a favorite amongst our family and friends. The women’s rest rooms tho- the feminine waste container was over flowing And gross- not addressed during garbage pick up times
Please let your lands keeper/ evs person know to empty this regularly.
Thank you
Leonard C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
Toilets down the road are vaulted but the ones by site 31 are flush. No camp host to get firewood from. MAKE SURE YOU LOCK THE BEAR BOX! We didn't lock it properly and ended up feeding a bear plenty of meat. Huge site, flat and has some shade. Has 2 tables, BBQ and fire pit and were all on a cement slab! Driveway fit a pop up tent trailer. Long and twisty 30 minute drive from I5 to campground. Quiet and peaceful. Not a lot of campers. Great place if you don't need to drive into town daily.
Leonard C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
Toilets down the road are vaulted but the ones by site 31 are flush. No camp host to get firewood from. MAKE SURE YOU LOCK THE BEAR BOX! We didn't lock it properly and ended up feeding a bear plenty of meat. Huge site, flat and has some shade. Has 2 tables, BBQ and fire pit and were all on a cement slab! Driveway fit a pop up tent trailer. Long and twisty 30 minute drive from I5 to campground. Quiet and peaceful. Not a lot of campers. Great place if you don't need to drive into town daily.
Location Hirz Bay
Address:
Gilman Road Exit Off Of Interstate 5
Lakehead, CA, 96051
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.8667 / -122.253
Elevation: 337 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check-in is at 3 P.M. and check-out is at 2 P.M.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- Single sites allow one vehicle and double sites allow two vehicles, with a $12 fee for extra vehicles.
Site capacity
- The average maximum trailer size allowed is 30 feet.
Wildlife & food storage
- All food must be stored in the provided bear-proof containers.
- Due to active bears in the area, all food must be stored in designated bear lockers.
Safety & rules
- Poison oak is commonly found in the area.
Fees & deposits
- A fee of $17 is charged daily for using the boat ramp.
General
- Click here for further information on this campground
- Click here for more information about Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; buy it locally and burn it on-site to protect forests from pests.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
