Hirz Bay

This was an awesome campground but unfortunately I have to give it 3 stars for two main factors, bees and bears. We had site 35 and when we arrived, it must have been on a yellow jacket nest or something. Hundreds of bees in the site, swarming all our food, it was relentless. We made the decision to move to another site and it was a little better but they still bothered us the entire weekend. The campground host was aware of the issue too, as a maintenance worker was attacked in a different site earlier in the week. It was frustrating that they knew about it but didn't bother to put up traps or anything in the sites. Secondly, the bear. There is a very persistent bear that patrols the campground at night. He came to our site 3 nights in a row and it was a big bear. Tried to get into the bear box, hitting coolers, etc. It didn't pay any attention to us or our tents but it was still annoying and somewhat stressful knowing it would come by every night. The campground itself is great. Really nice sites, very large, and good privacy. I would love to stay at this site again but something has to be done about the bee situation before I would consider going back.

This was an awesome campground but unfortunately I have to give it 3 stars for two main factors, bees and bears. We had site 35 and when we arrived, it must have been on a yellow jacket nest or something. Hundreds of bees in the site, swarming all our food, it was relentless. We made the decision to move to another site and it was a little better but they still bothered us the entire weekend. The campground host was aware of the issue too, as a maintenance worker was attacked in a different site earlier in the week. It was frustrating that they knew about it but didn't bother to put up traps or anything in the sites. Secondly, the bear. There is a very persistent bear that patrols the campground at night. He came to our site 3 nights in a row and it was a big bear. Tried to get into the bear box, hitting coolers, etc. It didn't pay any attention to us or our tents but it was still annoying and somewhat stressful knowing it would come by every night. The campground itself is great. Really nice sites, very large, and good privacy. I would love to stay at this site again but something has to be done about the bee situation before I would consider going back.

Nice campground, but we’ were there in July and it was extremely dry and hot. The Shasta Caverns tour was awesome and a nice break from the heat.

Nice campground, but we’ were there in July and it was extremely dry and hot. The Shasta Caverns tour was awesome and a nice break from the heat.

Clean bathrooms and courteous neighbors. No encounters with bears or raccoons, and my dog loved swimming in the lake. Overall great campsite and surroundings, highly recommended!

Clean bathrooms and courteous neighbors. No encounters with bears or raccoons, and my dog loved swimming in the lake. Overall great campsite and surroundings, highly recommended!

The location and camping spot was perfect. The entire facility was much better then anticipated and our family is planning to make the trip to Hirz Bay an annual camping trip.

The location and camping spot was perfect. The entire facility was much better then anticipated and our family is planning to make the trip to Hirz Bay an annual camping trip.

Lisa was very helpful with all phases of reservations.

Lisa was very helpful with all phases of reservations.