Hirz Mountain Lookout
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: REDDING, CA, CA
Price: From $110 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
The McCloud River Wintu tribe held Hirz Mountain in reverence and had a name for it in their own language. But it was a white miner, Henry Hirz, who gave the mountain its modern name. Hirz was a gold miner who lived on Hirz Creek in the 1860s and was one of the earliest white men in the McCloud River country.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hirz-mountain-lookout to be notified when sites open up.
Hirz Mountain Lookout offers a breathtaking remote location with a restored historic fire lookout structure and excellent cell service. Campers praise the amazing restoration, clean facilities, and stunning views.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, Ringtail, and various reptiles including Shasta Alligator Lizard and Striped Racer
Insider tips for Hirz Mountain Lookout: Book early—it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Final 1/4 mile requires hiking in; consider a mountain bike to shuttle gear Road access has steep sections unsuitable for passenger cars; high-clearance or 4WD recommended
Skip Hirz Mountain Lookout if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You have a low-clearance passenger vehicle. You're visiting outside May-October.
Best time to visit Hirz Mountain Lookout: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ellery Creek (Lakehead, CA), Pine Point (Shasta Lake, Ca) (Lakehead, CA), Mccloud Bridge (Redding, CA), Dekkas Rock (REDDING, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hirz Mountain Lookout
Cell signal at Hirz Mountain Lookout (REDDING, 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 McCloud River Wintu tribe held Hirz Mountain in reverence and had a name for it in their own language. But it was a white miner, Henry Hirz, who gave the mountain its modern name. Hirz was a gold miner who lived on Hirz Creek in the 1860s and was one of the earliest white men in the McCloud River country.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Final 1/4 mile requires hiking in; consider a mountain bike to shuttle gear
Road access has steep sections unsuitable for passenger cars; high-clearance or 4WD recommended
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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 →
From Redding, California, take Interstate 5 north approximately 20 miles to Gilman Road, exit 698. Turn right and follow Gilman Road approximately 5 miles to road 35N04. Turn left on the road 35N04. This steep, rocky, dirt road is not recommended for low clearance passenger vehicles. Travel approximately 5 miles to the locked gate. Due to rocky, slippery, steep terrain, the last quarter-mile section of road access to the lookout is for foot traffic only.
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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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