About Hirz Bay
Number of accommodations: 33
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Hiking
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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
Jennifer W
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
We love camping here. With the lake almost full (three feet from the top 2023, ) it was a blast to walk to the lake and enjoy all the water activities. The campgrounds were clean and lovely. However, the bathrooms were not restocked since we arrived (Thursday - Sunday) and both the men's & women's were not attended to and had no tp. With all the reservations, Shasta Recreation Company should have come during that time to restock the facilities. Also, there is a ton of poison oak everywhere, so beware and take precautions.
Jennifer W
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
We love camping here. With the lake almost full (three feet from the top 2023, ) it was a blast to walk to the lake and enjoy all the water activities. The campgrounds were clean and lovely. However, the bathrooms were not restocked since we arrived (Thursday - Sunday) and both the men's & women's were not attended to and had no tp. With all the reservations, Shasta Recreation Company should have come during that time to restock the facilities. Also, there is a ton of poison oak everywhere, so beware and take precautions.
Mark K
April 18, 2023
Signage states "single site $25, double site $50" . Specifically selected single site, after hours of frustration with marginal signal and the site's mis-labeled senior pass choices, I finally was able to make a reservation. Only to find later that my "single" site was billed at the "double" rate. Don't trust the signage, and double-check every interaction. And to top it off, even though the site was paid for using recreation.gov, a phone call to recreation.gov revealed that they COULD NOT REFUND MY PAYMENT!
Altogether a dissatisfactory experience. It's too bad, too, as the campground is very pretty.
Mark K
April 18, 2023
Signage states "single site $25, double site $50" . Specifically selected single site, after hours of frustration with marginal signal and the site's mis-labeled senior pass choices, I finally was able to make a reservation. Only to find later that my "single" site was billed at the "double" rate. Don't trust the signage, and double-check every interaction. And to top it off, even though the site was paid for using recreation.gov, a phone call to recreation.gov revealed that they COULD NOT REFUND MY PAYMENT!
Altogether a dissatisfactory experience. It's too bad, too, as the campground is very pretty.
Alexa S
September 10, 2022
Great campground! Running water in the bathroom was nice. Campground was fairly empty on a Friday night, so we enjoyed the open space. Kind of a send off the freeway but nice to really escape.
Alexa S
September 10, 2022
Great campground! Running water in the bathroom was nice. Campground was fairly empty on a Friday night, so we enjoyed the open space. Kind of a send off the freeway but nice to really escape.
Kirk H
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
It was beautiful - we had several deer walk through our campsite.
Kirk H
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
It was beautiful - we had several deer walk through our campsite.
brandon p
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
very nice, pretty. watch out for bears, they came at night and had to be shooed off. would still stay there again. lots of deer, birds and lizards.
brandon p
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY
very nice, pretty. watch out for bears, they came at night and had to be shooed off. would still stay there again. lots of deer, birds and lizards.
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
