Hirz Bay

Gilman Road Exit Off Of Interstate 5, Lakehead, California, United States
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About Hirz Bay

Hirz Bay Campground 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.

Available sites

33 total sites
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Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Water Activities

Water Activities

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 10 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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33 Sites Available

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🚐 004, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 021, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 30 ft · Paved
🚐 030, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

90 reviews

Summary

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Hirz Bay offers beautiful campsites with stunning views, easy access to the lake, and well-maintained facilities during the off-season. Many guests appreciate the spaciousness of the sites and the presence of water spouts and trash cans. However, issues such as noise from nearby campers, overflowing trash, and inadequate bathroom maintenance were commonly noted, particularly during busy weekends.

Based on guest feedback

3.7

Overall rating

Based on 90 reviews

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5 stars 45.6% (41)
4 stars 15.6% (14)
3 stars 13.3% (12)
2 stars 13.3% (12)
1 star 12.2% (11)

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Ron B

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December 21, 2019 Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY

Lisa was very helpful with all phases of reservations.

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Ron B

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December 21, 2019 Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY

Lisa was very helpful with all phases of reservations.

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Andrea H

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY

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.

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Andrea H

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January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY

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.

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Nick G

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January 29, 2020 Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY

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!

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Nick G

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January 29, 2020 Stayed at: 045, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY

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!

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Julie B

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August 1, 2021 Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY

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.

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Julie B

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August 1, 2021 Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA HIRZ BAY

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.

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Mike S

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August 10, 2021 Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA 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.

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Mike S

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August 10, 2021 Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA 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.

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Location & Directions for Hirz Bay

Gilman Road Exit Off Of Interstate 5, Lakehead, CA 96051 United States

Elevation: 337 ft

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 mi to entrance

of Hirz Bay.

Nearest town

Lakehead, CA - 16 mi

About 30 min to downtown

Near Lassen Volcanic National Park

The closest entrance is: Northwest Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 51.7 mi · over 1 hr (89 min)

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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Nearby destinations

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Lakehead

7 mi away

Day trip
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Shasta Lake

14 mi away

City
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Bella Vista

16 mi away

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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