Hirz Bay Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 16, 2022 through May 14, 2023.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 16, 2022 through May 14, 2023.
About This Campground
USDA Forest Service
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Each campsite contains a paved parking spur, a table, bear boxes and one fire ring. This campground has a pay phone, an overflow parking area, access to Hirz Bay Trail, and is located near Hirz Bay boat ramp. Hirz Bay Group campgrounds #1 and #2 are in close proximity.
Total of 48 units. 37…
Fee Info
$23 - single site (1 vehicle and 8 people) $46- double site (2 vehicles and 12 people) Additional vehicles, if space allows, will be charged $8/Night.
Location
Hirz Bay Campground is located in California
Directions
Located 20 miles northeast of Redding. From I-5, take exit 698 Salt Creek/Gilman Road. Turn right at end of off ramp and follow Gilman Road east approximately 9 miles.
Coordinates
40.86667787285975 N
122.25109396968566 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly

Trail to the lake
Despite the 100 degree temps in August, there is a trail down to the lake and we were able to swim to cool off. The campground was basically empty. Our site was a good size and we had shade. Bathrooms were clean.
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So much family fun!
We came here for our summer camp trip from LA. There was 14 of us and one site was fine because they were so big. It took us 11 hours to drive there and even the little kids thought it was worth the drive. We had so much fun walking down to the lake fishing, swimming and playing with the dogs. The…

Great swimming
The campground is about 30 mins from the highway, in beautiful forest and has easy access to the water. Campground was quiet, clean and empty when we were there. Ate handfuls of wild blackberries and swam in a small, secluded cove with warm water. We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. I…
Location
Hirz Bay Campground is located in California
Directions
Located 20 miles northeast of Redding. From I-5, take exit 698 Salt Creek/Gilman Road. Turn right at end of off ramp and follow Gilman Road east approximately 9 miles.
Coordinates
40.86667787285975 N
122.25109396968566 W