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Open year-round. Reservations available via Recreation.gov; some sites are first-come, first-served. Potable water may not be available. Bears are active in the area; use provided bear lockers for all food storage.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Mount Shasta-McCloud Seasonal Area and Road Closure

The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order to close an area and roads on the Mount Shasta and McCloud Ranger Districts during winter conditions to minimize natural resource damage and to maintain a safe area for winter recreation use.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Bailey Cove Road Closure Order

The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order for public safety to close Forest Road No. 34N40Y (Bailey Cove)and Forest Road No. 34N40YA on the Shasta Lake Ranger District within the Shasta-TrinityNational Forest. These roads are in an area undergoing construction from two failed culverts.

About

Hirz Bay Campground is perched on a scenic hilltop among manzanita and oak trees, offering views of the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The campground provides 46 sites with paved parking spurs, picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof food lockers. Flush toilets and a pay phone are available on site. The location is ideal for water recreation, with the Hirz Bay boat ramp about 1 mile away. Shasta Lake offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, bass, and white sturgeon. Power boating, water skiing, and swimming are popular activities. Hikers can access the 2-mile Hirz Bay Trail directly from the campground. Nearby attractions include the Hirz Mountain Lookout at 3,500 feet with panoramic views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen, and the Lake Shasta Caverns on the McCloud Arm. Campers should be aware of active bears in the area and store all food in the provided bear lockers. Poison oak is abundant.

Directions

From Redding, CA, take I-5 to the Gilman Road exit. From the north, take the Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road. Follow Gilman Road east for 11 miles to the entrance of Hirz Bay.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $30

Vehicle

Max RV Length 50ft
Max Trailer Length 50ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 226-2500

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Hirz Bay
Hirz Bay

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