McArthur-Burney Falls State Park Campground
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is northeast of Redding on Highway 89 in Shasta County. The park is in the Cascade Range, adjacent to Lake Britton. Visitors to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, of course, are drawn to 129-foot Burney Falls. Many consider them among the most beautiful falls in California.
Visitors enjoy hiking in the park, especially along the Pacific Crest Trail. Lake Britton offers boating, swimming, and fishing. A marina with boat rentals is available there.
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground has 102 campsites. Seventeen of the sites are designated for tents only while the rest can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents.
There is also a Hike & Bike site. Rustic one and two-bedroom cabins are available for rent.
The 2,650-mile long Pacific Crest Trail passes through McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park across Burney Creek from the campground. Hikers along the trail can opt for the Environmental campsite ($15 per site) found immediately after the PCT crosses Burney Creek or the Hike and Bike site ($5 per person) located on the northeast side of the main campground. (Use the PCT button to find information about the Pacific Crest Trail at McArthur-Burney Falls Park.)
Pacific Crest Trail Information
Take the Burney Falls trail junction to access the main campground and Hiker and Biker Campsite.
Trail Miles Northbound from Burney Falls trail junction
- Rock Creek bridge - 5.5 miles
- Screwdriver Creek - 9.6 miles + 0.1 mile off trail
- Deadman Creek - 19.8 miles
- McCloud River - 52 miles
- Canada Border - 1,233.5 miles
Trail Miles Southbound from Burney Falls trail junction
- Burney Mountain Guest Ranch - 7.7 miles + 0.3 mile southwest of trail. Hiker friendly
- small creek - 12.1 miles (possibly last water for 29 miles)
- Subway Cave - 41.5 miles
- Mexico Border - 1,416.5 miles
Nearest Town
Burney - 12 miles south via Hwy. 89 and Hwy. 299
Post Office, grocery, restaurants, lodging, Burney Sporting Goods, Burney Express (bus to Redding)
Always confirm mileages and directions with a reliable PCT source such as the Pacific Crest Trail Association's The Pacific Crest Trail: Exploring America's Wilderness Trail.