Updates and Refurbishment and Safety Concern Close Popular Destination for Summer season 2024
McArthur- Burney Falls, February 16, 2024 – Burney Falls is being loved to death! So it would seem, as the state parks commission in California has announced plans to close the popular Loop trail at Burney Falls Starting in April 2024 to refurbish and rebuild the Walking path loop to make it safe for the growing crowds of visitors to the park.
Notice of Trail Closures
The Falls Loop Trail, which encircles Burney Falls, is currently open.
However, the Falls Loop Trail will be closed due to reconstruction of the main trail through the entire 2024 summer season. The overlook viewing area will still be accessible.
All access to the waterfall and fall’s pool area at McArthur Burney Falls MSP will be closed due to reconstruction of the main trail starting in early April through the entire 2024 summer season.
Additionally, CalTrans will be preforming a major Highway 89 rehabilitation project during the same period which will significantly add traffic congestion, delays and intermittent traffic closures near the park entrance.
The Burney Creek Trail from the intersection of the Falls Loop Trail at Rainbow Bridge north to the intersection of the Rim Trail is closed due to significant erosion from storm damage. To access the Lake Britton picnic area by trail, please use the Rim Trail.
The PSEA Trail from the intersection of the Falls Loop Trail at Rainbow Bridge north to the PSEA Camp is closed due to significant erosion from storm damage.
Please mind the trail closed signs. The warnings are for your safety and to prevent further trail damage. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Summer at Burney Falls State Park
Camping
The park has more than 100 family sites (without hookups) and several primitive sites. All campsites are a short hike from both the lake and the falls. An RV sanitation station is located at the north end of the campground.
Hiking
Five miles of hiking trails wind through evergreen forests, and the Pacific Crest Trail
passes through the park.
- Burney Creek Trail—This backcountry trail leads to the falls through ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, incense cedar, and a variety
of oaks. - Pioneer Cemetery Trail—This hiking and biking trail follows a historic wagon trail to the Pioneer Cemetery.
Fishing
At Burney Creek, brook and rainbow trout abound in October. Lake Britton’s trout, bass, bluegill, and crappie are popular with
anglers. Lake Britton is easily reached via the
Burney Creek Trail or by vehicle.
Licensed anglers should visit www.wildlife.ca.gov to check current fishing regulations before they visit.
Picnics
A shaded group picnic area, seating up to 100 people, may be rented for groups and memorable
special events. For rental details, call the park office at (530) 335-2777. Find first-come, first-served family picnic tables near the lake, the creek, and the visitor center.
Cabins
Nestled within the campsites, you will find a number of one- and two-room cabins within walking distance of the falls and the camp store. Each cabin is well insulated against chilly nights and is equipped with propane heaters, padded platform bunk beds, wood floors, and six-foot covered porches.
