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U.S. Forest Service · CA

Hirz Mountain Lookout

Historic 1937 fire lookout with a 1949 steel tower above Shasta Lake, rented overnight on recreation.gov for two with 360-degree views of Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen.

Permit requiredovernightModerate access
Access requirement

How to get a permit

Rolling reservation (6 months ahead)Timed release

Reservations open on a rolling basis up to 6 months before arrival on recreation.gov. Trip window: 2026-05-01 → 2026-10-15.

Apply on official siteNot verified · Jun 22, 2026Available this season
Permit rules
QuotaSingle overnight rental of the lookout; reserve the whole site for your group on recreation.gov.
GroupSleeps two (two twin beds).
Fees$100 per night, four-night maximum stay per group per year.
TransferReservation is held under the booking name on recreation.gov.
SafetySteep, rocky dirt road not recommended for low-clearance vehicles; last quarter-mile is foot traffic only. No water, electricity, or cooking facilities; pack in water and pack out trash. A California campfire permit is required for portable gas/liquid fuel stoves.
Where to stay

Campgrounds nearby

Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.

ELLERY CREEK

1.3 miles away · CA · 20 sites

3 of 7 nights open

Reservable + first-come · 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.

Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28Aug 299Aug 3013Aug 3113
Availability: Recreation.gov

HIRZ MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT

1.5 miles away · CA · 1 sites

No openings found

Reservable + first-come · 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.

Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28Aug 29Aug 30Aug 31
Availability: Recreation.gov

DEKKAS ROCK

1.6 miles away · CA · 1 sites

2 of 7 nights open

Reservable + first-come · 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.

Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28Aug 29Aug 301Aug 311
Availability: Recreation.gov

HIRZ CABIN

1.7 miles away · CA · 1 sites

3 of 7 nights open

Reservable + first-come · 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.

Aug 25Aug 26Aug 27Aug 28Aug 291Aug 301Aug 311
Availability: Recreation.gov