Hirz Bay Group 1
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lakehead, CA, CA
Price: From $170 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Hirz Bay Group 1 Campground sits on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in a forest of oak and Manzanita. A variety of recreational activities are offered here, including a nearby boat ramp for water sports and a hiking trail. This camp is ideal for groups of up to 120 people.The camp offers a picnic area, 2 large pedestal grills, 1 large fire ring, 2 large sinks with faucets and a paved parking lot with 21 spaces.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Hirz Bay Group 1 sits on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake with oak and Manzanita forest, offering boating, fishing, hiking on the nearby 2-mile Hirz Bay Trail, and a boat launch about 1 mile away. Google reviewers praise the variety of spot sizes and amenities like outhouses and picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Ringtail, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Bald Eagle present in area. Also Shasta Alligator Lizard and Striped Racer.
Insider tips for Hirz Bay Group 1: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Steep downhill walk through woods to lake access available Group campground accommodates up to 120 people
Skip Hirz Bay Group 1 if: Expecting RV hookups — none available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. Looking for level tent sites — campground sits on a slope with only some areas suitable for tents. Sensitive to poison oak and mosquitoes — both reported by campers in evening hours.
Best time to visit Hirz Bay Group 1: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Hirz Bay (Lakehead, CA), Dekkas Rock (REDDING, CA), Moore Creek (Lakehead, CA), Hirz Mountain Lookout (REDDING, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hirz Bay Group 1
Cell signal at Hirz Bay Group 1 (Lakehead, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Hirz Bay Group 1 Campground sits on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in a forest of oak and Manzanita. A variety of recreational activities are offered here, including a nearby boat ramp for water sports and a hiking trail. This camp is ideal for groups of up to 120 people.The camp offers a picnic area, 2 large pedestal grills, 1 large fire ring, 2 large sinks with faucets and a paved parking lot with 21 spaces.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Steep downhill walk through woods to lake access available
Group campground accommodates up to 120 people
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
250 miles north of San Francisco. Take I-5 through Sacramento and Redding. Go 25 miles north of Redding and cross Shasta Lake. Remain on I-5 to Gilman Road. From the north, take Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road. Take Gilman Road east 11 miles to entrance of Hirz Bay on right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shasta-Trinity National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Shasta-Trinity National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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