Hirz Bay Campground campground
Hirz Bay Campground
Reservations are accepted at Hirz Bay Campground, allowing campers to secure their preferred campsite in advance. This feature can be especially beneficial during peak camping seasons when the campground tends to fill up quickly.
The best time to visit Hirz Bay Campground is during the summer months when the weather is pleasant and activities like swimming, boating, and fishing can be enjoyed in the nearby Shasta Lake. However, it is worth noting that the campground is open year-round, providing opportunities for camping enthusiasts to visit during other seasons as well.
While camping at Hirz Bay Campground, visitors can explore various attractions in the surrounding area, such as the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, which offers hiking trails and beautiful viewpoints. However, campers should be cautious of wildlife, particularly bears, and should properly store food to prevent attracting them.
What's on-site at Hirz Bay Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Hirz Bay Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirz Bay | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Hirz Bay #1 Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hirz Bay #2 Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dekkas Rock Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Moore Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Hirz Bay Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento R A Delta Ca | 613 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 8,590 cfs | → |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 261 cfs | → |
| Cow C Nr Millville Ca | 249 cfs | → |
| Clear C Nr Igo Ca | 220 cfs | → |
| Trinity R Ab Coffee C Nr Trinity Ctr Ca | 197 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Hirz Bay Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Ridge Snow Pillow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Slate Creek | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Highlands Lakes | 21.7 in | -0.1 in | → |
| Stouts Meadow Goes | 74.0 in | -7.0 in | → |
| Mumbo Basin Raws | 95.0 in | 23.0 in | → |
| Sand Flat | 0.7 in | 0.1 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
🌳 Parks
- Clair Engle Park
- Northridge Gardens Park
- Minder Park
- Castle Crags State Park
- Riverfront Park
- Turtle Bay Regional Park (East)
⚓ Boat launches
- Digger Bay Road, Shasta Lake
- Keswick Boat Ramp
- Auditorium Drive Redding
- Lake Redding Boat Ramp
- Park Marina Drive 2515, Redding
- Park Marina Drive 2525, Redding
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →⚑ Points of interest
More POIs →Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Hirz Bay Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Hirz Bay Campground
Can I make reservations at Hirz Bay Campground?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Hirz Bay Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Hirz Bay Campground.