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Overview
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is located on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range, between Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak, in northeastern California. The park is famous for its thundering white-water falls on Burney Creek and the Black Swifts which nest on ledges behind the falls, every summer. The northern edge of the park runs along the shore of Lake Britton. The park has 910 acres of forest and five miles of streamside and lake shoreline. About 125 species of birds have been seen in the park.
Birds
Notable Species
Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
"to do"
Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
The falls are named after Samuel Burney, a pioneer settler who lived in the area in the 1850s. The McArthurs were pioneers who settled in the area in the late 1800s. In later years their descendants were responsible for saving the waterfall and preventing development of the land. In the 1920s they bought the land and gave it to the state as a gift. It eventually became a State Park in 1926.
Areas of Interest
- Burney Falls - 129 feet high
- The Pacific Crest Trail passes through the park
- Lake Britton
Access and Facilities
- Open sunrise to sunset, year round
- 5 miles of hiking trails through evergreen forest: Falls, Burney Creek and Rim Trails
- Visitor Center
- Picnic areas, one with restrooms
- Campsites and cabins
- Boating on Lake Britton
Directions:
- The park is northeast of Redding, six miles north of Highway 299 on Highway 89 near Burney. See maps in External Links
Contact Details
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
24898 Hwy. 89
Burney, CA 96013
Tel: 530-335-2777
Email: [email protected]
