Burney Falls
Burney, California
| Address: | McArthur-Burney Falls Interpretive Association, 24898 Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, Burney, CA 96013 |
| GPS: |
41°0'53.6"N 121°39'2.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.3 mi |
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Burney Falls has been considered one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the state. It stands at 129 feet tall and is coated by curtains of green fern. The best part about this waterfall, for many hikers and Californians is that it flows year-round. This is one of the very few waterfalls in California that has good water flow throughout the year. The waterfall is loud, but can also be pretty remarkable in how peaceful it can feel.
The main attraction, can be accessed directly from the parking area or through many different trails which lead to higher or lower views of the falls. Each angle is beautiful in their unique ways. The best time of the day to go is earlier in the morning and a little before sunset. If you go in the middle of the day, it could get crowded.
The water temperature never rises over 42 degrees Fahrenheit, but the fisherman never seem to mind because of the great fishing that happens. The fishing that takes place is catch-and-release fly fishing.
There is an $8 day-parking fee at this park. Do not park on the street near the entrance of the park, because your car could be subjected to citations or be towed.
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Burney Falls - California Waterfalls; McArthur Burney Falls State Park, Burney-hike/trail/map/direct
Burney Falls at Burney, McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park, CA waterfalls - hiking trails, pictures, maps, and directions. Burney Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in northern California and is very gorgeous. The best part about this waterfall, however, is that it flows year-round, one of the very few waterfalls in California that has good flow throughout the year. So if you are in California and are anxious to see a waterfall and it is the middle of the winter, then Burney Falls is the one to see when all the others have long since stopped flowing.
https://www.waterfallswest.com/waterfall.php?id=burney-falls-shasta-354Experience Burney Falls in California’s Shasta Cascade| Visit California
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in California—if not the continent—this 129-foot-tall, fern-draped cascade seems to come out of nowhere. Located 60 miles northeast of Redding—in an area of the Shasta Cascade region that from a distance looks like a rumpled collection of weathered cinder cones and broad plains under a cloud-free sky—Burney Falls is one of California’s biggest surprises. It’s no wonder 26th President Teddy Roosevelt dubbed it “the eighth wonder of the world.” (Ed.
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Directions
From Burney, California
- Head northeast on CA-299 E/Main St toward Saginaw StContinue to follow CA-299 EPass by McDonald's (on the right in 0.5 mi)(4.8 mi)
- Turn left onto CA-89 N (5.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Lake RdDestination will be on the left(0.3 mi)
Along Hwy #89, at McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park, near Burney. From Hwy #299 junction 5 miles east of Burney, turn north on Hwy #89 and drive 5.9 miles to park entrance. Courtesy of waterfallswest.com
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