Important: 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 park’s landscape was created by volcanic activity as well as erosion from weather and streams. This volcanic region is surrounded by mountain peaks and is covered by black volcanic rock, or basalt.
Created over a million years ago, the layered, porous basalt retains rainwater and snow melt, which forms a large underground reservoir that in turn feeds 129-foot, year-round Burney Falls.
Theodore Roosevelt once proclaimed the cascade as “the eighth wonder of the world,” but unfortunately, you and Rover can’t view it together.
Park rules state that dogs must be leashed at all times and are not allowed on swimming beaches or on trails, with the exception of the mile-long “Cemetery Trail” with history dating back to the 1800’s.
This trail takes you to Lake Britton, where water dogs can swim to their hearts content. Help keep this place beautiful, please clean up after your dogs.
Keeping our trails beautiful and dog-friendly is crucial to ensure everyone enjoys the great outdoors. Some people want to ban dogs from public spaces, but we believe dogs are essential members of our community. They bring joy, companionship, and energy to our hikes. To keep our trails open to our furry friends, we must be responsible. Pick up after your dog, keep them on a leash where required, and respect other trail users. By doing our part, we can ensure that our beloved pups remain welcome on all trails, allowing your pack to continue exploring and enjoying nature together.
