Within Shasta National Forest, Hirz Bay Group 2 operates as a reservable group campground managed by the US Forest Service. The site accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and allows pets, with a nightly rate of $140 for the entire group area. Located in forested terrain near Shasta Lake, the campground provides drive-in access and fishing opportunities. The Forest Service maintains this as one of several campgrounds around Shasta National Forest in the region. Groups planning extended stays will find the proximity to water and established amenities support multi-day gatherings.
Description
Overview
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.
Recreation
The Hirz Bay boat launch is a 1/2 mile from the campground. Hikers can also access the 2-mile Hirz Bay Trail near the campground. Resorts on the lake have watercraft rentals and marinas with fuel. Popular water activities include power and non-motorized boating, fishing and water skiing. Lake Shasta offers excellent fishing for trout, catfish, Chinook salmon, crappie, bluegill, white sturgeon, brown bullhead and bass.
Facilities
The campground is ideal for groups of up to 80 people. The camp offers 9 picnic tables, a large pedestal grill, a large open fire ring, 2 fireplaces with grates and 2 water hydrants. Vault toilets and bear-proof food storage lockers are also provided. The parking area contains 23 paved spaces and is separate from the camping area.
Natural Features
Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape encompassing five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers. Lake Shasta sits at an elevation of 1,067 feet, with 365 miles of shoreline punctuated by steep mountains blanketed in manzanita and evergreens. A snow-capped Mount Shasta, the second-tallest mountain in the Cascade Range, looms in the distance.
Nearby Attractions
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. The nearby Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and the surrounding area at an elevation of 3,500 feet.
Fee Info
If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fees). Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc. If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundHirz Bay Group 2 — Shasta Trinity National Forest is located in California
Directions
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.
Address
Gilman Road Exit off of Interstate 5
Lakehead, CA 96051
Coordinates
40.8666667 N
122.2530556 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
