Burney Falls

View from the top of the falls near the parking lot

McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park is a very short drive from Burney. These beautiful falls which flow at the same rate year round can be appreciated at any time of year. Viewing the falls can be from the top viewing area, (handicap facilitated) very close to the parking lot or you can walk down the paved trail to the bottom of the falls.

Trail to the bottom of the falls	View from a viewing area along the path to the bottom of the falls
View at the bottom of the falls

Burney Creek below the falls along the hiking trail to Lake Britton

Swimming beach at lake Britton

Paddle boats rentals at the lake

Blacksmith Display during Heritage Days

Pioneer Candle making display where all can participate at no charge and take their candle home with them.

Hiking The park has many trails for hikers. From the bottom of the falls there are trails down the canyon to Lake Britton. From the top of the falls you can hike up to the headwaters of Burney creek where the year-round flow of water comes out from underground. There are pedestrian bridges across Burney creek above and below the falls for access to hikers on both sides of the creek. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through the park. Another trail will lead you to Lake Britton passing by the Pioneer Cemetery.
Lake Britton offers fishing, boat launching and swimming. Boat and canoe rentals are available through the summer months at the lake.

Rental Canoes at Lake Britton

Boat Docks on Lake Britton

Camping at the park is amid the pine forest on the plateau above the creek. There are 128 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and water faucets with easy access for R.V.s. There are no hookups, but there is a dump station in the camping area. During the summer months, the camp sites are full every night, so reservations are needed well in advance.

A gift shop and snack bar are open in the park from April 15th through September for your convenience. Reservations can be made by calling Park-Net company at 1.800.444.7275 or 1.800.444.PARK. For park information call (530) 335-2777. Online reservations at www.reserveamerica.com

Heritage Day is held at the park on the Sunday of Columbus day weekend each year where some of the history of the area is reenacted. Historic methods of blacksmithing, weaving, candle making and other pioneer activities are on display for all to enjoy. The 2005 date for the event will be October 9th.

Heritage Day Photos

Restored Stage used in the historic reenactments during Heritage Days	Antique Gun display
	Musical entertainment by a combination of musicians runs through the day

BURNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Serving the North Eastern California communities of Burney,
Johnson Park, Cassel, Hat Creek, Old Station, Montgomery Creek,
Round Mountain, and Big Bend
P.O. BOX 36 BURNEY, CA. 96013
(530) 335-2111

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