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Hirz Bay
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USDA Forest Service47Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
47Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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.Recreation
The nearest boat launch is about 1 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 2-mile Hirz Bay Trail from the campground.Facilities
Each campsite contains a paved parking spur, a table, a bear-proof food locker and one fire ring. This campground has a pay phone, drinking water, flush toilets and an overflow parking area.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.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area know 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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 47 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
47
Vehicle limit
47
Vehicle length
47
Driveway entry
47
Shade
44
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
47
Operator directions
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.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
47 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
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| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 005 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 006 HOST HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 85 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 012 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 013 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 014 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 015 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 018 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 019 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 020 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020B AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Tent: 38 ft Trailer: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 023 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 024 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 025 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 026 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 027 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 029 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 031 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 032 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 033 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 034 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 035 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 039 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 040 HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 041 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 042 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 043 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 044 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 045 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 046 AREA HIRZ BAY Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
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