Hirz Cabin sits on a manzanita-dotted hilltop above Shasta Lake's McCloud Arm, offering a three-bedroom retreat that runs on solar power and generator schedules. This is group camping with a roof — up to six people in actual beds, plus floor space for air mattresses, all within a mile of the Hirz Bay boat launch.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📍GPS
- 40.87409, -122.23562
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- (530)275-8113
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
The cabin comes with a full kitchen, laundry facility, and two bathrooms spread across two floors. Solar panels provide minimal electricity for lights and ceiling fans for 2-3 hours after dark, while generator power runs 6-8 AM and 6-9 PM for heavier appliances. You'll need to time your dishwashing and laundry around those generator windows.
Two queen beds upstairs, two twins downstairs, a dining table for four, and a sofa handle the basics. The large deck begs for camp chairs, and the parking area accommodates four cars plus a boat and tow vehicle. No bedding, air conditioning, or internet — pack accordingly.
What to Know
The cabin overlooks the McCloud Arm through oak and manzanita, with Mount Shasta visible in the distance at 1,067 feet elevation. The solar power meter on the wall shows your usage in real time, a practical reminder that this is off-grid living with modern conveniences on a schedule.
Nearby
Hirz Bay boat launch sits one mile away, connecting you to Shasta Lake's 365 miles of shoreline. The lake holds trout, salmon, bass, catfish, and sturgeon for those who fish, plus resorts with watercraft rentals and fuel for those who don't own boats.
The two-mile Hirz Bay Trail starts from the campground for hikers. Lake Shasta Caverns operate daily tours on the McCloud Arm at Grey Rocks, while Hirz Mountain Lookout offers panoramic views of Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen from 3,500 feet.