Hirz Cabin
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside
Location: Redding, CA, CA
Price: From $185 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hirz Cabin 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.Hirz cabin has all the typical amenities needed for cooking and cleaning. There is a full kitchen and laundry facility.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Hirz Cabin offers a scenic hilltop location overlooking McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake with nearby boat launch access and hiking trails. Google reviews consistently praise the breathtaking views, excellent restoration quality, and remote setting with available cell service.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, Ringtail, and various reptiles including Shasta Alligator Lizard present in the area.
Insider tips for Hirz Cabin: Access road has steep spots not suitable for passenger cars; high-clearance vehicle recommended. Last quarter mile requires hiking or mountain biking to shuttle gear to the cabin. Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Boat launch at Hirz Bay is approximately one mile away for water sports access.
Skip Hirz Cabin if: You have a low-clearance or passenger car — road access is steep and difficult.. You need standard hookups — no hookups available at this site.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only..
Best time to visit Hirz Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Dekkas Rock (REDDING, CA), Hirz Bay (Lakehead, CA), Moore Creek (Lakehead, CA), Ellery Creek (Lakehead, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hirz Cabin
Cell signal at Hirz Cabin (Redding, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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 Cabin 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.Hirz cabin has all the typical amenities needed for cooking and cleaning. There is a full kitchen and laundry facility.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAccess road has steep spots not suitable for passenger cars; high-clearance vehicle recommended.
Last quarter mile requires hiking or mountain biking to shuttle gear to the cabin.
Book early as this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Boat launch at Hirz Bay is approximately one mile away for water sports access.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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 entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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