Can you reserve a site at Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp?

No. Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

1,077 ft
Elevation

Located on the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake, the Hirz Bay boat ramp is paved and has three (3) ramps for varying lake levels. A three lane ramp is in service until 75 feet drawdown, a two lane ramp until 95 feet drawdown. The launch ramp parking lot has 61 paved spaces with lighting and a courtesy dock. This boat ramp is part of the Hirz Bay recreation complex which includes Hirz Bay campground, Hirz Bay trail and Hirz Bay group camps 1 and 2.

Getting there

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.

40.86389, -122.25361 · 40°51'50.0"N 122°15'13.0"W

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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, 13.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp

Can you reserve a site at Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp?: No. Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Hirz Bay Public Boat Ramp

Hirz Bay 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Bay Group 1 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Bay Group 2 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dekkas Rock 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Cabin 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Moore Creek 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hirz Mountain Lookout 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ellery Creek 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pine Point (Shasta Lake, CA) 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dekkas Rock Day Use Area 1.2 mi · Facility
Hirz Mountain Lookout 2.3 mi · Campground
Greens Creek Boat-In Campground 2.6 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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