Hirz Bay Group 2
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lakehead, CA, CA
Price: From $140 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hirz Bay Group 2 Campground sits along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, shaded by a forest of oak and Manzanita. The facility offers a variety of recreational activities, including a nearby boat ramp for water sports and a hiking trail.Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks. Tours are given daily at this privately owned facility.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Hirz Bay Group 2 sits along the scenic McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake with oak and Manzanita forest. Campers report excellent fishing, peaceful privacy, and easy access to a 2-mile hiking trail and nearby boat launch.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — multiple campers reported bear encounters and RV break-ins. Also present: Ringtail, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Bald Eagle, and Steller's Jay.
Insider tips for Hirz Bay Group 2: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 site total, suitable for groups or individual campers seeking privacy Boat launch is 0.5 miles from campground; watercraft rentals and marinas available on lake
Skip Hirz Bay Group 2 if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're concerned about bear activity — multiple documented bear encounters and RV break-ins reported. You want year-round access — seasonal operations only May through October.
Best time to visit Hirz Bay Group 2: May through October — Official operating season for the campground. Memorial Day weekend — Verified camper report noted lake at full capacity and optimal conditions.
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 2
Cell signal at Hirz Bay Group 2 (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.
Hirz Bay Group 2 Campground sits along the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, shaded by a forest of oak and Manzanita. The facility offers a variety of recreational activities, including a nearby boat ramp for water sports and a hiking trail.Lake Shasta Caverns are also located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in an area known as the Grey Rocks. Tours are given daily at this privately owned facility.
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
Only 1 site total, suitable for groups or individual campers seeking privacy
Boat launch is 0.5 miles from campground; watercraft rentals and marinas available on lake
Official operating season for the campground
Verified camper report noted lake at full capacity and optimal conditions
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
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 the entrance of Hirz Bay on the 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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