State park

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is a state park in Shasta County, California, 6 miles from Burney. Day use costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day use hours are from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. Visitor Center: Wed-Sun (10am-4pm) Interpretive activities (including hiking.

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
Photo: JonMallard10, CC BY 4.0

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park map

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day use hours are from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. Visitor Center: Wed-Sun (10am-4pm) Interpretive activities (including hiking.
No, day use at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is 6 miles from Burney. It is 60 miles from Redding.
Yes, dogs are allowed at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.

Before you go

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is 6 miles from Burney. It is 60 miles from Redding.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Falls Loop Trail Loop near the 129-foot Burney Falls
  • Burney Creek Trail Backcountry trail along Burney Creek
  • Pioneer Cemetery Trail Hiking and biking route on a historic wagon trail
  • Pacific Crest Trail National scenic trail passes through the park

What to see

  • Feature Burney Falls 129-foot waterfall fed by springs, not solely surface runoff
  • Feature Lake Britton Streamside and lake shoreline within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau

Fishing and water

Fishing inside the park boundary: Burney Creek Lower fishing , with the stocking record and species on fishypedia.com.

Public lands next to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.