Hirz Bay Group 1
Campground · California · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 120
- People per site
- 1,080 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Hirz Bay Group 1 Campground sits on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake in a forest of oak and Manzanita. A variety of recreational activities are offered here, including a nearby boat ramp for water sports and a hiking trail. This camp is ideal for groups of up to 120 people.Recreation
The nearest boat launch is about 1 mile away at Hirz Bay. Hikers can 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 camp offers a picnic area, 2 large pedestal grills, 1 large fire ring, 2 large sinks with faucets and a paved parking lot with 21 spaces. The parking area is separate from the camping area.Vault toilets are provided.
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 know 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.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 120 people per site
- Loops: AREA HIRZ BAY GROUP 1
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Hirz Bay Group 1
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA HIRZ BAY GROUP 1 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 120 | 🐾 |
Getting there
40.86667, -122.25306 · 40°52'0.0"N 122°15'11.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 59 | 63 | 70 | 79 | 88 | 97 | 96 | 90 | 78 | 62 | 54 |
| Low °F | 41 | 42 | 44 | 48 | 55 | 63 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 55 | 46 | 41 |
| Precip in | 10.5 | 11.4 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 12.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
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 fee’s). 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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Hirz Bay Group 1
- Can you reserve a site at Hirz Bay Group 1?
- Yes, Hirz Bay Group 1 is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hirz Bay Group 1 have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Hirz Bay Group 1?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Hirz Bay Group 1?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hirz Bay Group 1.
Camping near Hirz Bay Group 1
- Hirz Bay less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hirz Bay Group 2 less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dekkas Rock 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hirz Cabin 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Moore Creek 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hirz Mountain Lookout 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ellery Creek 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA) 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp 0.2 mi · Facility
- Dekkas Rock Day Use Area 1 mi · Facility
- Hirz Mountain Lookout 2.2 mi · Campground
- Greens Creek Boat-In Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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