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McArthur–Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Burney, CA

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McArthur–Burney Falls Memorial State Park

A California state park centered on a 129-foot waterfall fed by springs, with forest trails and lake shoreline.

Burney, CA

About McArthur–Burney Falls Memorial State Park

This state park near Burney is built around a waterfall about 129 feet tall, which is fed by springs rising from a basalt cliff face. The park also contains evergreen forest, roughly five miles of hiking trails, and shoreline along Lake Britton. Visitors can hike, fish, swim, and explore a visitor center during set seasonal hours. Because the park is very popular in warmer months, the state has started a day-use reservation pilot on busy days, and parking can fill early on weekends. Dogs are limited to the parking lot, paved roads, and campgrounds.

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