Hirz Bay Campground

Lakehead, CA

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About this campground

Hirz Bay Campground 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.

Each campsite contains a paved parking spur, a table, a bear-proof food locker and one fire ring. This campground has a pay phone, drinking water, flush toilets and an overflow parking area.

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.

The nearest boat launch is about 1 mile away at Hirz Bay. 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. Hikers can access the 2-mile Hirz Bay Trail from the campground

What campers say

Hirz Bay Campground offers a scenic, quiet lakeside setting with large sites (some double sites), picnic tables, fire rings and easy water access. Restrooms are generally reported as clean and potable water spigots are available near facilities. Major tradeoffs include frequent bear activity—use the provided bear lockers and secure all food and trash; there are occasional reports of bears getting into containers. Expect bees/yellowjackets, mosquitoes and areas of poison oak; bring insect control and check sites for vegetation. There is no on‑site camp host or firewood sales, so arrive prepared. Overall a beautiful, well‑maintained spot if you plan ahead.

Our summary of 37 traveler reviews.