Hirz Mountain Lookout Campground and Camping
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About the Campground
Located at an elevation of 3,500 feet on top of Hirz Mountain in the Cascade mountain range. Hirz Lookout is an historic 1949 steel K-brace tower that stands 20 feet above ground level overlooking the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake and surrounding mountains.
Rental Capacity & Duration: The lookout is open to the public from May 1 to October 15. The maximum capacity is four people. There are two twin beds and 2 additional mattresses in lookout cabin. No linens or bedding provided. Check in time is 2:00 p.m., checkout is 11:00 a.m. Rental is for 1 day minimum and a 4 day maximum stay per year. There is a picnic table below the lookout.
Site access is difficult. High clearance vehicles are recommended for the 5 mile dirt road. Hiking 1/4 mile on a steep, slippery trail is required to reach the lookout. Appropriate footwear is recommended. This is a high cliff area/danger zone. Exercise caution, especially with children.
Facilities: The lookout has no cooking facilities and no water or electricity. There is a separate vault toilet building. You will need to supply your own water, dishes, utensils, cookware and heat. Please bring garbage bags. Facility is Pack it in, Pack it out.
Pets: Small pets are allowed. Dogs must be kept on a leash. Pet owners must clean up after their pet.
Requests for reservation changes and cancellations should be made by calling NRRS at 1-877-444-6777. Should there be any problem with your reservation or refund, please contact Customer Service at 1-888-448-1474.
Services & Amenities
| Within Facility |
- Beds & Foam Pads
- Bird Watching
- Cabin Rental
- Catwalk
- Chemical Toilet
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Hunting
- Mattress
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- Mountain Biking
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Tables
- Scenery
- Sightseeing
- Star Gazing
- Wildlife Viewing
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Fees
Peak Season
May 01 2010 -
Oct 14 2010 |
CABIN NONELECTRIC |
$35.00 |
Peak Season
May 01 2011 -
Oct 14 2011 |
CABIN NONELECTRIC |
$35.00 |
|
Alerts and Important Information
Contact person/renter must call (530) 275-1587 one week prior to arrival for lookout lock combination.
No wood or charcoal fires allowed.
Renter must obtain a free California Campfire permit for use of a portable gas stove.
Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed building, vehicle or area cleared of flammable materials. Fireworks are prohibited.
The lookout is on a high cliff area, exercise caution. In areas with rocky outcroppings, it is not unusual to see a rattlesnake.
High clearance passenger vehicles are recommended for the 5 mile dirt road.
Due to rocky, slippery, steep terrain, the last 1/4 mile section of road access to the lookout is for foot traffic only. Appropriate footwear is recommended.
Rental lookout does not have running water, showers or cooking facilities.
Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 21 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Hirz Mountain Lookout
Campground Phone: 530-275-1587
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Sacramento,
CA
530-275-1587
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More About Hirz Mountain Lookout Campground
Hirz Mountain Lookout is a campground located in Sacramento, California. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -122.2625 latitude, and -122.2625 longitude into your GPS device.
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