California

Shasta County

Hirz Cabin

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Due to vandalism the cabin is no longer able to run solar power, the fridge, oven and hot water heater are still in operation, but general power no longer works outlets, fans, lights etc.

Lassen National Forest

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Lassen 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.…

Lassen National Forest

Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction

Forest Order limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.

Lassen National Forest

Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction

Forest Order limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.

Lassen National Forest

Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions

Forest Order limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest. This Order prohibits camping for a period longer than 14 days in any developed campground, and 14 days not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any undeveloped location during a calendar year. It also…

Lassen National Forest

Forest Road Closure Order

The Boundary of the Forest Road Closure begins at the Antelope Campground and proceeds as follows:1. Starting at Antelope Campground on Ponderosa Way,2. then continues South along Ponderosa Way to the intersection of 27N08 and 27N21 roads at “The Narrows”,3. then continues Southwest from “The…

Lassen National Forest

SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross

Damage to the underside of South Antelope Bridge on Ponderosa Way was discovered by Forest Service Road Crews. Engineering staff are currently assessing the damage. At this time the bridge is unsafe to cross, and a barricade has been placed on both sides. We will update here when more information…

Overview

Shasta County is located in Northern California and covers over 3,800 square miles of diverse terrain including mountains, forests, lakes, and valleys. The county is home to exceptional outdoor recreation centered around the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, which includes Shasta Lake (California's largest reservoir with 365+ miles of shoreline) and Whiskeytown Lake. The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California's largest national forest at 2.2 million acres, offers extensive dispersed camping opportunities, developed campgrounds, and water recreation. BLM lands provide additional free dispersed camping options, including the Shasta Campground near Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. As of summer 2025, Whiskeytown's main beaches (Brandy Creek, Oak Bottom, and East Beach) are open. Recent fire activity includes the Green Fire (July 2025) which led to temporary closures of Hirz Recreation Complex and evacuation warnings in certain zones, though containment progress has been made. CalFire's burn permit suspension was lifted in October 2025. Year-round campfire permits are required for dispersed camping. Water levels on Shasta Lake fluctuate, so campers should check with Shasta Recreation Company or the Shasta Lake Ranger Station for potential temporary campground closures. The county offers three incorporated cities (Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake) and serves as a gateway to Mount Shasta and the Cascade Range.

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Campgrounds

Ah-Di-Na Campground Arbuckle Flat Boat-in Campground Backcountry Camping In Lassen's Wilderness Bailey Cove Basin Gulch Campground Beegum Gorge Campground Beehive Dispersed Area Big Pine Campground Brandy Creek Primitive Campground Brandy Creek Rv Campground Bridge Campground Carr Powerhouse Picnic Shelter Castle Crags Campground Cave Campground Chirpchatter Campground Clear Creek Campground Crystal Creek Primitive Campground DUSTY Deadlun Campground Deep Creek Campground -f Dekkas Rock Dekkas Rock Group Campground Dry Creek Group Campground Ellery Creek Girard Ridge Lookout Gooseneck Cove Boat-in Campground Green's Creek Boat-in Campground Gregory Beach Dispersed Area

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